Besides returning six regulars from a freshman-laden squad that lost 60-54 to Connecticut in the NCAA championship, the Wildcats added four prized recruits to form a deep nucleus and begin another year with high expectations for a ninth national title.
Coach John Calipari has been cautious on projections, noting that his newcomers haven't played a game and he's not used to having so many players back for their second and third seasons. But he relishes the luxury of having so much height, quickness and experience to the point that he's planning to use a combination of players in a platoon system.
That prospect could double the headaches for opponents..