Magoon Gwath set to visit Kentucky Basketball

For the second straight offseason, Kentucky Basketball is in competition for San Diego State heart Magoon Gwath.

After information broke over the weekend that Kentucky had reached out to the 7-0, 210-pound huge man, KSR’s Jacob Polacheck and Matt Jones are reporting that Gwath is planning to visit Lexington someday later this week. This comes after the Wildcats narrowly missed out on touchdown Gwath out of the portal final 12 months earlier than he returned to the Aztecs.

While Kentucky is anticipated to retain Malachi Moreno as soon as he goes via the NBA Draft, there’s nonetheless a significant void within the frontcourt with Brandon Garrison and Mo Dioubate within the switch portal, whereas Jayden Quaintance is set to depart by way of the NBA Draft. Gwath is the sort of huge man who can problem Moreno for the beginning spot whereas additionally being a viable backup that brings added rim safety to Kentucky’s protection.

Because Gwath battled accidents and decreased taking part in time this season, the Wildcats may possible get him a discount deal. In 25 video games (16 begins) this season, he nonetheless managed to common 8.9 factors, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 19 minutes per sport whereas battling hip and knee points.

And whereas he could also be 7-feet tall, Gwath has a surprisingly good 3-point shot, as he is knocked down 37 of his 91 profession makes an attempt from deep, good for a 40.7% clip. He knocked down 20 final season after hitting 17 as a redshirt freshman.

What are your ideas about Kentucky doubtlessly including Magoon Gwath to its frontcourt?