The Kentucky Wildcats should be much-improved in 2021-22 compared to the program’s disappointing 2020-21 campaign no matter what, but the team’s ceiling will come down to a few key factors.
Who will emerge as the starting point guard, a position in desperate need of significant growth? Will Keion Brooks Jr. and Jacob Toppin make strong leaps with another year under their belts? Will Daimion Collins and Bryce Hopkins be ready to contribute as true freshmen?
Arguably the biggest, though, comes down to West Virginia transfer Oscar Tshiebwe’s presence in the post. Will he step in as an immediate double-double threat, anchoring the middle of the floor for the Wildcats?