Its been since the 95-96 season since the Universtiy of Kentucky has gone into a season with such high expectations. That year UK had more than a few eventual NBA players on its roster and went on to win their 6th NCAA Championship, which to be honest, would have been a huge disappointment if they had not won. Going into the 2009-2010 season, UK has almost those same expectations. If it was just the return of PF Patrick Patterson, the potential rise of promising sophomore SF/SG Darius Miller and the incoming freshman of PG Eric Bledsoe and C Daniel Orton, it would be safe to say UK was in for a good season. However, with the huge commitment of C/PF DeMarcus Cousins and more importantly, due to Patterson's return, is that of John Calipari's landing of the number one rated PG John Wall, UK is preparing for a year for the ages.
John Calipari may have a hard time topping his first season at UK. Calipari stated that it may take a few years before UK would reach its full potential under his guidance. With Patterson likely leaving for the NBA after this season, and the potential for Wall and Cousins to do the same, it will be a challange for Calipari to match this coming freshman year at UK. The good news is that if there is any coach out there who can recruit top young talent and coach them to success, it is Calipari. Combine that with UK's storied history, it spells championship. If not this year, then soon.
Keywords: Kentucky Wildcats, NCAA Basketball
