Originally published on Kentucky Wildcats on SI
By Andrew Stefaniak | Updated Nov 22, 2024
This season, the Kentucky Wildcats have played four games, and an intriguing pattern has emerged: each game has featured a different leading scorer.
Otega Oweh was the standout in the opening match against Wright State, followed by Koby Brea against Bucknell, Andrew Carr against Duke, and Jaxson Robinson, who had a breakout game against Lipscomb.
This trend is significant because it prevents opposing teams from targeting a single player. The Wildcats boast nine capable scorers, making them a formidable opponent. During their matchup against Duke, the Blue Devils concentrated on stopping Robinson, who managed only a single point. However, Carr stepped up and led the team to victory, illustrating the challenge of trying to contain every player on this roster, all of whom can shoot effectively.
Initially, many Kentucky fans believed Robinson would be the team’s standout player, but early in the season, it appears that every player on the court has star potential.
Coach Pope has effectively built this roster through the transfer portal, and the veteran players are performing well together as the season progresses. On any given night, any Wildcat can score 20 points.
