When Johnny Juzang returned home to California following Kentucky’s abrupt end to the season earlier this month, John Calipari knew there was a chance the freshman guard would not return to campus when players were allowed back.
With transfer buzz already picking up following Christmas break just a few months back, the Kentucky head coach told Juzang there would likely be individuals in his ear telling him it was in his best interest to transfer closer to home.
It was up to him, though, if he wanted to listen.
“[Juzang] said, “Coach, I’m going to put my name in the [NCAA transfer] portal,”‘ Calipari said of his conversation with Juzang in a Saturday evening appearance on the SEC Network.