Kentucky’s projected starting lineup for the 2025-26 season is a formidable force, with a mix of experienced players and talented newcomers. The starting five is expected to include:
– Jaland Lowe: Point guard, 6’3″ sophomore from Texas, who averaged 16.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per night with the Panthers at Pittsburgh.
– Otega Oweh: Guard, 6’4″ junior from Newark, N.J., who has shown impressive skills and is likely to be a key player for the Wildcats.
– Kam Williams: Forward, 6’8″ rising sophomore, who averaged 9.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per night at Tulane and shot 41% from beyond the arc. He’s a bit of a bold pick to start but has shown promise.
– *Mouhamed Dioubate*: Forward, incoming transfer from Alabama, who averaged 7.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per night with the Crimson Tide. He’s expected to battle with Andrija Jelavic for a starting role.
– Jayden Quaintance: Center, who will likely start once he’s fully recovered from his ACL tear. Brandon Garrison might start in his place initially, but Quaintance’s return will be crucial for the team’s success.
Other players who could potentially start include ¹ ² ³:
– Jasper Johnson: Freshman commit, 6’4″ shooting guard with impressive scoring abilities.
– Denzel Aberdeen: Transfer, who could start in the backcourt alongside Lowe or Oweh.
– Andrija Jelavic: Croatian forward with upside, who could potentially start over Dioubate.
– Brandon Garrison: Forward, 6’10” junior, who could start at center while Quaintance recovers.
