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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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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 22: Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats looks on during the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 22: Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats looks on during the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) /

Wildcats go to at least the Elite Eight

If there’s one thing I know about this Kentucky squad, it’s that they are deeper and more talented than last year’s team.

Everywhere you look (except maybe point guard), Kentucky can go at least two deep – and even three deep when you consider Calipari might decide to play some small ball.

There are several elite teams in college basketball this season. Arizona, Duke, North Carolina, etc. all boast talent that can be compared to the Wildcats, and, at least on paper, it could be argued that they are better teams.

Where Kentucky will have success in 2017-18, however, is they have players who match-up well against any player in the country. There are no glaring weaknesses on this team, and I think that this is the first time in a while that you can look at Kentucky and say that an injury would not be devastating.

I believe this team is a lock for the Elite Eight, because of their talent, depth, and strength of schedule.

Can they win the National Championship? Of course, but to predict which team will go to the National Championship is basically impossible. There’s always the potential in March for a Kemba Walker or a Butler to come out of nowhere, and I feel much more comfortable saying Kentucky is a lock for the Elite Eight than a National Championship.

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