Kentucky Basketball: Preview of Wildcats 2020-21 depth chart

Small Forwards

So if Boston isn’t sliding into the small forward position, who will start there? Once again, look to the freshmen, particularly Terrence Clarke.

Clarke was actually the top recruit in the class for Kentucky before Boston surpassed him in the rankings. Instead, Clarke closed as the No. 8 prospect in the class and still one of the most prized possessions of the recruiting landscape for the year.

Clarke is more known for his athleticism than his shooting, which is why he appears better suited for small forward and Boston for shooting guard, although Calipari will likely tinker with that throughout the year. Clarke is also a solid defender and can switch more on that end from the 3 in what will likely be his lone collegiate season; expect him to play around 30 minutes a contest.

If Jacob Toppin were eligible, he would likely serve as Clarke’s backup. Alas, he’s one of the few players who doesn’t appear to be on track to receive a waiver for the 2020-21 season. Freshman Cam’Ron Fletcher will battle for minutes, but he likely won’t see many at the start of the season.

Instead, the primary backup should be Dontaie Allen, who hasn’t played a meaningful game in almost two years and redshirted last season but could play around 10 minutes per game on the back of his long-distance shooting prowess alone.