Kentucky Basketball: Preview of Wildcats 2020-21 depth chart

Centers

Center could prove to be the most intriguing position for the Wildcats this season. We’re one week into September and the waiver fate of transfer Olivier Sarr remains unclear. The NCAA could have a major impact on what happens at center for the Wildcats, and as a direct result, how well Kentucky does this season.

If Sarr is granted his waiver to play this season, he’s locked into the starting spot at center. Last season, the 7-footer averaged 13.7 points and 9.0 rebounds per game for Wake Forest, despite starting only half of the team’s games. He also rejected 1.2 shots per game. He consistently got to the line and had one of the top five true shooting percentages in the ACC. If he’s eligible for the Wildcats, he’s playing at least 28 minutes per game, if not more.

If Sarr is NOT granted his waiver, this is where Isaiah Jackson will fall. Calipari won’t want to play him more than 20 minutes per game, but the center depth is very thin, so he may not have much of a choice. Ware, meanwhile, could slide in here as well, again as the third center.

Positional depth is not expected to be a major asset for the Kentucky Wildcats in 2020-21. There’s plenty of positional versatility to go around, however, which should limit any problems a thin depth chart could present.