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Derek Willis’ high school coach says Derek can be UK’s x-factor…if he works hard

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The one glaring spot on UK’s roster right now is a big wing player. With no Jaylen Brown and various back-up options hovering on the horizon, it sure would be nice if a player on the current roster would step up and fill that void. Last year in the Bahamas, it looked like Derek Willis was ready to accept the challenge. After sitting behind two platoons, Derek will now have his shot, and his high school coach Troy Barr told CatsPause.com’s Chris Fisher he thinks Derek is ready…but he’ll have to work for it.

“I think Derek is ready,” Barr told CatsPause.