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Lance Ware keeps fighting to create a key role for himself

Coming in as a 4-star freshman for the Kentucky Wildcats in 2020-21, Lance Ware played behind 5-star freshman Isaiah Jackson, as well as impact transfers Jacob Toppin and Olivier Sarr. Ware still started three games and averaged just over 12 minutes per game but was relatively inefficient.

Last season, Ware’s role was reduced even more while Oscar Tshiebwe demanded almost 32 minutes per game in his Player of the Year campaign. However, in nearly half the minutes he played than he played the previous season, Ware was much more efficient in his limited time:.

  • 2020-21 (254 total minutes, 12.