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Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Player Preview: Charles Matthews

The freshman's under-the-radar status, raw but undeniable talent, and projection as a multi-year college player will likely make him a Calipari-era fan favorite.

#4 Charles Matthews (SG)

Height: 6'6''

Weight: 189 pounds

High School: St. Rita (Chicago, IL)

Recruiting Services: Consensus 4* (ESPN: #42 overall, #13 SG; Rivals: #48; 247Sports: #59, #16; Scout: #80, #23)

Overview

The terms "underrated" and "overrated" have become ubiquitous in the world of sports analysis, nearly to the point of becoming meaningless cliche.