Chaz Lanier: Kentucky Wildcats basketball linked to North Florida guard

The Kentucky Wildcats completed the first phase of their roster construction this week as the roster grew to nine players. However, the Cats lack a top scorer on the wing who could help them pair with the talented players they have added in recent weeks.

Mark Pope and his staff obviously want Jaxson Robinson, but there's now a report that the Cats are being linked to another big-time scorer in the portal.

According to a report from On3's Joe Tipton, North Florida transfer guard Chaz Lanier has heard from Kentucky.

“The 1.80 meter tall Lanier is from Nashville and the Tennessee Volunteers are making a strong push here. Schools like Arkansas, Kentucky, Maryland and Vanderbilt are also rumored to be interested,” Tipton said.

Let's just say that landing Lanier would be a huge asset. For North Florida last season, he averaged 19.7 PPG on 51% shooting from the field and 44% from 3-point range. He also added 4.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game for the Ospreys. He primarily played the ball, but also played the point, allowing him to provide Kentucky depth throughout the backcourt.

Lanier, a 6-foot-4, 199-pound guard from Nashville, was almost a 50/40/90 player last season, and as things stand, it's likely he'll end up in Knoxville, where he plays for the Volunteers . However, seeing that several schools are in contact with each other, it seems like he is more open to other programs than many previously thought.

That would be a great addition. Let's see if Pope and his staff can make some noise.

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