The Kentucky basketball roster for 2024-25 is unlike any that fans have seen in recent memory. Instead of a team dominated by top ranked Freshmen, this year’s team will feature a lineup comprised mostly of transfers from other schools.
Mark Pope’s first roster will be an experienced one, but not one loaded with obvious NBA talent, like in previous seasons. However, there are some players who have the ability to be NBA players. ESPN’s Jonathan Givony has released his top 100 NBA draft prospects, and three Wildcats are on it.
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Kobe Brea is the first player from Kentucky on the list at number 69. He is an elite shooter who made 50% of his three-point attempts last season.
The next player on the list is Jaxson Robinson, the transfer from BYU. He averaged over 14 points per game last season while coming off the bench.
The final player listed is center Brandon Garrison. The youngest player on the list, he has the potential to be their biggest star as well.
The NBA draft is a long way off, and it’s too soon to fairly judge how things will shake out. There are talents on Kentucky. It will just take time to see who will step up this year.