Kentucky fans are claiming that Trilly was saying on his Discord that UK refused to counter the offer that UConn gave Mahaney in NIL, but I don't sub to Trilly's discord so I'm not sure if it's legit.
You are misreading this, UConn's offer was to play for a NC. UK couldn't counter that.
Yes it was a serious question. McNeeley has more bounce than Jaylin.
Jaylin is a better defender, is better laterally and stronger but does not have the bounce McNeeley does. So depends on what you are talking about in terms of athleticism.
Both him and Solo have strength and defense going for them when it comes to comparing them to McNeeley and Mahaney.
Either way there is a ton of flexibility next year. Right now:
80 minutes between Diarra, Mahaney, Ball and Nowell
80 minutes between Stewart, McNeeley, Ross and Abraham
40 minutes between Hoss and Samson (and Singare)
Two scholarships still open.