He is also an impressive defender who uses that athleticism to stay in front of opposing guards. When opponents double-team Towns, Lyles, Willie Cauley-Stein and the rest of the Kentucky bigs, Booker will be ready to fire from long range. Ulis’ ball-handling skills allow him to penetrate and kick, so the surrounding shooters need to be ready.ĭevin Booker is often the overlooked member of this class, but his shooting ability and athleticism will help him contribute from the wing.
He will spell the Harrison brothers for stretches at a time and look to set up his teammates with crisp passes. Tyler Ulis will be the 5’9” sparkplug who thrills fans with his speed in the open floor and tenacity on the defensive end. He has soft touch on a mid-range jumper and can score in the post. He is long enough at 6’10” to contend shots down low and compete with starting centers, but he is athletic enough to play forward in a bigger rotation. Trey Lyles is another cog in a loaded Kentucky frontcourt, but his versatility will help him see the court. He will contend for SEC Freshman of the Year and perhaps even National Freshman of the Year if and when he reaches his potential. The 6’11” big man can do a little bit of everything, from scoring on the low block with impressive footwork to swatting shots and controlling the boards on the defensive end. Karl Towns is the headliner of another incredible Calipari recruiting class.
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