Every year, ESPN’s John Gasaway ranks the top 25 players in college basketball. This year, one Kentucky Wildcat made the list: Olivier Sarr. The former Wake Forest big man comes in at No. 15 due to what Gasaway views as “untapped potential”:
During an otherwise unremarkable 13-18 season for Wake Forest last year, Sarr blossomed as a post scorer and rebounding machine. The 7-footer drew almost seven fouls per 40 minutes and, contrary to expectations for players of his size, drained 76% of his free throws. He’s also one of the better defensive rebounders in the nation, and his increase in workload last season hints at untapped potential on offense.