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Kentucky Basketball: 10 predictions for the Wildcats 2017-18 season

By Taylor Sturm

LEXINGTON, KY - JANUARY 28: John Calipari the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats gives insturctions to his team against the Kansas Jayhawks during the game against at Rupp Arena on January 28, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY - JANUARY 28: John Calipari the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats gives insturctions to his team against the Kansas Jayhawks during the game against at Rupp Arena on January 28, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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LEXINGTON, KY – FEBRUARY 14: John Calipari the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats gives instructions to his team against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena on February 14, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – FEBRUARY 14: John Calipari the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats gives instructions to his team against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena on February 14, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Kentucky loses at least three games in the SEC

Of all the predictions, this is perhaps the one that will make Kentucky fans most upset. If the Wildcats go undefeated in non-conference play, then they should dominate the SEC and potentially finish the season undefeated, right?

This line of thinking is natural as a fan, but it’s wrong – especially this season.

The SEC is really, really good. It might not be as top heavy as it has been in the past, but the mid-range teams can hold their own on any given night.

If you don’t believe me, the Tennessee team that played every Final Four team close, beat Kentucky last season and is only losing one key player was ranked No. 13 in the preseason media poll. Texas A&M might have the best frontcourt in all of college basketball, Ole Miss might have the best backcourt, Alabama might have the most top to bottom complete team in college basketball, Missouri has the best freshman, and, don’t forget, Florida is still one of the best teams in the country.

Kentucky, even though they are the favorite in the SEC, are not, going to go undefeated in conference play.

However, that does not mean that the Wildcats will fail to repeat by winning the SEC regular season title.

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