Kentucky Basketball: 2024-25 season preview for the Wildcats

Projected Starters

Guard – Lamont Butler (Senior)

A postseason winner in recent years, Butler joins the Wildcats after spending four seasons at San Diego State. After appearing in the national title game as a junior, Butler was even better as a senior, averaging 9.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists as a leader for the Aztecs. More importantly, he was one of the best defensive guards added in the offseason after winning MWC Defensive Player of the Year.

Guard – Jaxson Robinson (Senior)

This might be the fourth school in five years for Robinson, though it’ll be his third season in a row under Pope after following him from BYU. A former Texas A&M and Arkansas guard, Robinson played his best ball with the Cougars, putting up 14.2 points and 2.5 rebounds a game last season. He’s fresh off the best shooting numbers of his career, though he’s capable of being an even better asset across the board.

Guard – Koby Brea (Senior)

A sensational asset for the Flyers in recent years, Brea comes to Kentucky after four years at Dayton, becoming one of the nation’s best shooters. Brea found a solid role off the bench, averaging 11.1 points and 3.8 rebounds while winning A-10 Sixth Man of the Year honors this past season. Most importantly, he made 49.8% of his 3-pointers, the highest mark in the nation, and becomes the sniper of the Wildcats’ rotation.

Forward – Andrew Carr (Senior)

Each season has seen Carr take a measured step forward and he joins the Wildcats after two seasons each at Delaware and Wake Forest. After showing promise with the Hens, he became a major frontcourt weapon in the ACC, averaging 13.5 points and 6.8 rebounds for the Demon Deacons last season. Carr made 37% of his 3-pointers and was 5th in the ACC in blocked shots, with ability to change the game on both sides of the ball.

Center – Amari Williams (Senior)

The new centerpiece for the Wildcats’ defense, Williams comes by way of Drexel, having spent the last four seasons with the Dragons. The full-time starter the last two seasons, his senior year saw him put up 12.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game. Williams has been one of the best defensive players in recent years, winning multiple CAA Defensive Player of the Year honors, and now anchors what should be a very great defensive unit.