John Calipari and the UK coaching staff are searching for the perfect fit at the lead guard position as they inch closer toward finalizing the 2021-22 roster, and one popular name is being linked to the program to fill that role.
Minnesota star guard Marcus Carr, who entered the transfer portal back on March 19 following the firing of Richard Pitino, is testing the NBA Draft waters. Should he return to college and explore his transfer options, Kentucky is seen as a “team to keep a close eye on.”
“They have already hit it big landing Oscar Tshiebwe and Kellan Grady but they’re not done yet,” Travis Branham of 247Sports said following former UK target Trevor Keels’ commitment to Duke on Friday.