For a minute, Christian Collins looked like one of the future faces of Kentucky basketball.
The 6-foot-8 five-star forward from St. John Bosco listed a final three of Kentucky, USC and UCLA, and most of the buzz had the Wildcats out front. He fits the modern mold perfectly: a long, fluid wing who grew seven inches in high school and plays with the versatility of a guard. Scouts have compared his frame and motor to Jarred Vanderbilt, a name that brings fond memories to Rupp Arena.
Now, however, his recruitment has reportedly been blown wide open. Kentucky is no longer seen as the team to beat and some insiders suggest they might not even be in the driver's seat anymore.