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posted 06-07-2021 02:48 PM
The Kentucky men’s basketball team is getting a one-month head start on last year’s roster regarding the move-in process and getting shots up at the Joe Craft Center, along with a two-month head start on pickup games and five-on-five scrimmages. The 2020-21 roster didn’t arrive until June 28, with players not allowed to work out until July 2 and coaches not being allowed to start working out with players until July 20. Full contact five-on-five scrimmages didn’t begin until August.
As for the 2021-22 roster, players started the move-in process on May 28, with workouts beginning immediately afterward. On June 1, we actually got our first update regarding early standouts, with UK forward Jacob Toppin singling out five-star freshman Daimion Collins for his production in the early pick-up games.
“Daimion (Collins). He plays just like Isaiah (Jackson),” said Toppin. “He’s blocking shots. He’s dunking the ball. He’s going to be a great player for us.”
As a team, Toppin said that UK’s new and improved shooting is clear already and added that he believes the team can be “special.”
“We have a lot more shooters,” Toppin shared. “Even the freshmen, they’re shooting the ball very well. I’m watching them and they’re shooting it well. It’s going to be different. We’re going to be able to space the floor more, shoot a lot better, so I’m excited. … I’m excited to play with these guys. I think it’s going to be something special.”
During UK’s trip to Covington Catholic High School in Park Hills, KY for the program’s summer satellite camp tour, Iowa guard transfer CJ Fredrick doubled down on that excitement, adding that Kentucky has a “complete team” loaded with skill and shooting.
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