Whether it be last season with TyTy Washington Jr. or years past with the likes of Anthony Davis, Kentucky basketball has become synonymous with talented five-star freshmen.
This season appeared to be no different heading in with both Chris Livingston and Cason Wallace being brought in as five-star prospects but, while Livingston is coming into his own, Wallace has impressed to a degree few could have expected.
No matter who you ask on the team, you’ll get a similar answer regarding his mentality and work ethic.
“He has a leadership ability as a freshman,” Antonio Reeves said after Kentucky beat Howard.