Sports Illustrated ranks Kentucky 1st in the SEC in their Summer Rankings: "This season will bring Kentucky’s biggest roster overhaul in years, with only Keion Brooks expected back from last year’s rotation, and six freshmen and three transfers inbound. This, of course, guarantees nothing, but the talent alone gives the Wildcats a leg up on most of the conference. Expect newcomers B.J. Boston and Terrence Clarke to have the most responsibility out of the gate, before joining the one-and-done ranks. John Calipari was recently optimistic that grad transfer Olivier Sarr would be immediately eligible, which would be a huge boost to the rotation up front. In terms of talent, Kentucky sits in this top spot for now, but this may be a race that fluctuates heavily all season".