Despite the complete changing of the guard this offseason, Dick Vitale believes Kentucky is one of the top 16 teams in the country. The former coach and broadcasting legend released his Preseason Sweet 16 today and Mark Pope’s first Kentucky squad comes in at No. 15. As Dickie V. reminds us, if the Cats do make the Sweet 16, it will be for the first time in six years. “With no Sweet 16 appearances since 2019, the Wildcats are looking to make a huge jump with new coach Mark Pope,” Dickie V. wrote. “With nine transfers and three freshmen, the Wildcats need time to mesh and gain confidence but sh…