#Uk basketball roster 2015 16 full#
Last year we got a glimpse of what Ulis could do, and it was enticing enough that future looks very bright with Ulis going full time. You finally get what you want Big Blue Nation! A season full of Ulis running the point. He probably won't lead the team in scoring any time soon, but he'll be a valuable fill-in when he needs to be.Įven with last year's mass exodus, there are still a handful of returning players who will provide valuable experience. Mulder can shoot the ball, although he can be a bit streaky. The "other" Canadian on this team along with Murray, the JUCO transfer is probably the least heralded newcomer on the team, but Calipari wanted him for a reason. He should be another defensive force for a team that is going to want to play small and fast a lot of the time and pressure teams. Matthews will be one of the best shooters on the team and has good quickness and length for his size. The first member of this class to commit, Matthews has been a bit overshadowed by some of the bigger names that came after him, but make no mistake, he's going to be an important part of this team. He'll be good for some spot minutes this season and can contribute offensively when he's in the game, but I don't expect to see much out of him right away. But, again, he's just 17 and still growing into that 7-foot frame. The kind of stretch 4 that NBA teams love. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot to like, but his body needs to mature and his athleticism needs to improve before he plays big minutes for Kentucky this year. He's a not quite ready for prime-time play. Humphries reclassified to this season and it's going to show. The Thunder from Down Under arrived ahead of schedule. It's entirely possible that Murray could record just the second one in UK history this season. In the exhibition game against Ottowa, he came just one assist shy of a triple-double. With a 6'5" frame, Murray also is the kind of player to get in there and rebound. He's a great shooter with a quick release. He's not quite Steph Curry, not even a little bit, really, but his improvisation with the ball and ability to create something out of nothing reminds me a bit of the Golden State star. His athleticism alone makes him dangerous. And last time I checked, Calipari runs an offense called the dribble-drive, so he should fit right in.īriscoe has a chance to be a very good defender if he puts his mind to it. He's a middle-of-the-pack shooter, but his bread and butter is going to be driving the ball. I'm already championing the name Baby Bledsoe for Briscoe, which technically isn't fair considering Briscoe is taller than Bledsoe, but he's got the same kind of strength and fearlessness that Bledsoe did at Kentucky. There's a good chance Kentucky won't be running their offense through Skal, but he'll make himself known in lots of different ways. He's got a nice touch around the basket, including an NBA-ready fadeaway and hook shot, but he's got to be careful about drifting away from the rim too much.ĭefensively he'll have trouble with heavier players, but his size and length will create problems for other teams. He's got a slender body and is guaranteed a full season of Cal screaming at him to play tougher.
2 according to ESPN.įor a coach who came into Kentucky with a reputation for pulling in standout point guards, Calipari has made his money in Lexington with big men. Labissière comes after a run of Anthony Davis, Nerlens Noel, Willie-Cauley Stein and Karl-Anthony Towns. The team this year boasts three new 5-stars, two 4-stars, and one adorable little 3-star transfer, per 247Sports. Where to start? Since Kentucky lost so many players from last season, John Calipari was a busy man in recruiting.
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