[More Cowbell]

I think some folks on here have their numbers wrong. I saw some that said three players have to leave even if Meeks goes pro, but that's not the case. If he stays in the draft, UK is two over; if he comes back, it is three over.

Assuming Meeks returns, here's the current breakdown, by class:

Seniors (4): Meeks, Stevenson, Harris, Galloway
Juniors (4): Patterson, Stewart, Harrelson, Pilgrim
Sophs (2): Miller, Liggins
Newcomers (6): Wall, Bledsoe, Cousins, Orton, Hood, Dodson

That makes 16, or 15 if Meeks leaves. Personally, I still think Meeks comes back, because I don't see him drafted any higher than the mid-second round. So that leaves UK 3 over the limit.

Stewart is probably the most probable transfer. The rumor on campus is that Liggins may be an academic casualty, which would take care of another one. Liggins could also decide to transfer on his own, due to the expected loss of playing time with Wall and Bledsoe both coming in. Galloway will not be asked to leave as per Coach Cal's declaration that all seniors are safe, but he could choose to leave since he will likely sit the bench most of the season. Other transfer possibilities include Harrelson (who doesn't seem to want to leave), Harris (medical concerns), and Stevenson (not likely, but looks to be seeing a lot less playing time as well).