By Larry Vaught

Rivals.com recruiting writer Krysten Peek thought it was “inevitable” that Devin Askew would leave after UK’s 9-16  season, so she was not surprised by his decision to transfer last week.

“It also helps seeing how well Johnny Juzang did at UCLA this past year after transferring from Kentucky and choosing a school in the Pac-12 that's closer to home and caters to his playing style,” Peek said. “I wouldn't be surprised if Askew ends up at a Pac-12 school next season.”

Another Rivals.com recruiting writer, David Sisk, also was not surprised that Askew is leaving.

“I wasn’t convinced a few weeks back when he (Askew’s father) said he was staying,” Sisk said. “The bottom line is that John Calipari was going to keep recruiting in the backcourt, and with the possibility of Davion Mintz returning Askew’s minutes we’re going to get squeezed.

“That’s the price of poker at Kentucky. The opportunity for roster upgrades is always going to be there.”