Preseason top 25 lists don’t really mean a lot in general, but being left out of the top 25 in a recent CBS ranking was disappointing for Kentucky basketball fans. A new ranking, however, from 247sports, has a much higher opinion of the Wildcats.
Kentucky comes in at number 15 in the rankings in this one. The higher ranking is credited to the team’s ability to shoot the ball and to defend. Mark Pope went after players who could do one of those, or both.
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The addition of Jaxson Robinson pushed the Wildcats up the list, and they noted that his knowledge of the offense makes him especially dangerous. He could be an elite scorer as a starter this year.
Kentucky’s offense should be diverse as well. They can shoot the three, but 247sports also points out that Otego Oweh is fantastic at getting to the rim as well.
Once the season starts, time will tell just how good the Kentucky team is. They’re experienced, and have talent, but it’s hard to rank them since every single player and coach is new. Once the games begin, they could quickly prove they’re a top ten team.