This season, Kentucky has what most call the best recruiting class of all time. Expectations are high for the Wildcats. Despite the youth and returning members from last year, many think the Wildcats will win the national title once again.
Sophomore forward Alex Poythress isn't backing down from the hype. He's aiming high, and not just national championship high. He's talking about going 40-0.
“If we put our mind to it, once everybody gels, I say we can do anything. The sky is the limit for this team, so why not aim at 40-0? We might as well try to do it, right?" he said, via CBS Sports. “Why not? What's stopping us? The only thing stopping us is us this year, so we might as well try to do it.”
What's stopping Kentucky is the schedule. The Wildcats have their annual Bluegrass rivalry with defending national champion Louisville Cardinals. Also, games against North Carolina (Chapel Hill), Baylor (might as well be a road game) and Michigan State, Boise State and Providence will provide the team with some good competition. Throw in the SEC slate, and Kentucky will be challenged game-in and game-out.
No doubt, the Wildcats will be very good — might even be great; but they'll have to be on their game every night if they want to go undefeated. They'll have a target on their backs and will get everyone's best shot.
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