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This three-guard lineup would struggle against bigger opponents with Monk (6'3 ½") being even smaller than Murray (6'4"). 4 player overall, per 247Sports, Fox will definitely get a lot of playing time next season. He doesn't quite have the vision of future UCLA guard Lonzo Ball, but he can certainly get others involved.Īs the top point guard in the 2016 class and No. He can penetrate on his own and then dish to bigs in the post or shooters on the wing. He also has the passing ability that will be missing from this team with Ulis no longer on the roster.

Like Briscoe, he is best when attacking the basket but is more than capable of knocking down a shot from the outside. The point guard showcased his scoring talent in the Jordan Brand Classic, racking up 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting while taking home Co-MVP honors with future teammate Malik Monk. Of course, Fox also has plenty of ability on the offensive end. With his skill set, he clearly picked the right program to take advantage of his aggressive nature. He will be difficult to drive against while also possessing the ability to break up passing lanes off the ball. Some people just aren't good shooters, but the rising sophomore needs to spend the entire summer working on his game away from the basket or else he won't have much of a future in this sport.īriscoe still has plenty of value on the court the young player just has a lot of room for improvement.Ī backcourt of Briscoe and De'Aaron Fox might give Kentucky the best perimeter defense we have seen under Calipari.įox stands at 6'3" but has incredible length and athleticism that will make him a terror on defense from day one. Perhaps the most embarrassing stat was his 46 percent shooting from the free-throw line. The problems came from the times he wasn't near the rim, because Briscoe's shot is as bad as imaginable for an undersized guard.Īccording to Hoop-Math, Briscoe made just 32.1 percent of two-point jumpers and 13.5 percent of three-point attempts. Offensively, he showed off his point guard skills with 3.1 assists per game and could drive into the paint and finish near the rim as well as anyone. The 6'3" guard was a stud defender who often matched up against an opponent's leading scorer. Even with Briscoe likely becoming the only returning member of this trio, he could be a part of a new elite set of guards this year.Īs a freshman, Briscoe showcased a lot of what made him such a highly touted prospect. Kentucky utilized a three-guard lineup throughout last season because it put the best players on the court. While a lot can change before November, here is an early prediction for the starting lineup in Game 1. It has high-upside talent and plenty of depth that should give Calipari plenty of options for his lineup. The group could be even better with the addition of still-undecided Marques Bolden, although once again we will assume he doesn't land in Lexington.Įven without Bolden and the departed stars from last year, this is still a team that should contend for a national championship next season. On the other hand, the Wildcats are bringing in yet another elite recruiting class, ranked No. "I've talked to about this, and he definitely understands that I'm going to the NBA this year."Īs a result, projections for next year will include Briscoe, but not Lee. "I want people to know I am serious about this," Lee said of declaring for the draft, per 's Jeff Goodman. While Briscoe appears more likely to come back to Lexington, Lee seems determined to move on to the next level. Marcus Lee and Isaiah Briscoe have declared as well, although both can return if they choose.

Jamal Murray, Tyler Ulis and Skal Labissiere are all gone after declaring for the NBA draft and signing with agents. There is still plenty of uncertainty surrounding the future of the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, but what we do know is this squad is going to be loaded.