As Kentucky prepares to host No. 1 Purdue in Friday night's exhibition, injuries to key players Jaland Lowe (shoulder) and Jayden Quaintance (undisclosed) are forcing Mark Pope into early lineup experiments. This gives other Wildcats a prime opportunity to step up and make their case for minutes.
Here’s a position-by-position breakdown of how the rotation might look against the Boilermakers.
Kentucky basketball projected depth chart
Point Guard
With Lowe out, Collin Chandler likely gets the first crack at running the show. Known for his explosive athleticism and fearless drives, Chandler worked on his playmaking in the offseason.