Shabazz Muhammad: Kentucky Wildcats Would Repeat If Coveted Player Commits

The Kentucky Wildcats have already cut down the nets in New Orleans, but if Shabazz Muhammad commits, the Wildcats are in position to repeat.

The Wildcats already figure to be returning some quality performers that we didn't see a lot of, like Jarrod Polson, Sam Malone and Kyle Wiltjer. The Cats have already secured three of the top 50 high school players in the nation.

Archie Goodwin, Alex Poythress and Willie Cauley have already committed to Kentucky. Goodwin and Poythress both competed in the McDonald's All-American game.

Add the addition of former N.C. State point guard Ryan Harrow and the team only gets stronger.

Also, it is still possible that either Doron Lamb or Marquis Teague could return. Lamb is a bit of a tweener, and Teague—though talented—could still improve.

If just one of them returns with the Wildcats' current commits, they will be formidable.

Throw into that mix a special talent like Muhammad, and the nation can get the ladders ready again.

Muhammad is the most refined offensive player I've seen coming out of high school in a while. He uses a great combination of off the dribble moves, with above average athleticism and shooting range, to fill it up.

He has a great chance to be college player of the year in 2012—he's that good. As usual, John Calipari will rebound from one and done players by bringing in a host of others with the same potential.

Muhammad will not make his official decision until April 10, but Kentucky is considered one of the front-runners along with Duke and UCLA, per Rivals. It would shock me if Muhammad chose any place other than Lexington.

Want to hear the news get even sweeter for Calipari and Kentucky?

Muhammad isn't the only prized recruit set to make their decision near April 10. Dominant defensive big man Nerlens Noel has set his date of declaration for April 11. He also has the Wildcats as a favorite, along with Syracuse and Georgetown (via Rivals).

It seems that the Wildcats, fresh off a national championship have a great shot at grabbing both star recruits.

If, and when this happens. prepare for the Wildcats to be the most talented team in the country again.