As we approach the two-month mark following Olivier Sarr’s commitment to Kentucky, fans are on the edge of their seats waiting on the NCAA to decide his fate for the 2020-21 season.
Sarr has made the trip to Lexington and is officially moved in at the Wildcat Coal Lodge, but there is still no guarantee the 7-foot center will be eligible to take the floor this season.
With Sarr, Kentucky instantly becomes a title contender. Without him, and the ceiling on UK’s potential success takes an undeniable hit, as frontcourt depth becomes a legitimate issue.
For that reason, when breaking down the top remaining offseason decisions in college basketball, ESPN ranked Sarr’s waiver status near the top of the list.