A recent four-game winning streak by a somewhat healthy Kentucky roster has pushed the Wildcats (9-4) back into the top 25 in ESPN’s Power Rankings.
“A complete Kentucky roster looks very much like a top-25 team,” Jeff Borzello said.
Alabama, which hosts Kentucky on January 3, is No. 14 in the latest power rankings.
Here is an excerpt about the Wildcats:
22. Kentucky Wildcats (9-4)
Previous ranking: Unranked
Amid all the talk of Jayden Quaintance, Jaland Lowe and Mouhamed Dioubate returning to health, don’t overlook Kam Williams’ resurgence as a reason for Kentucky’s four-game winning streak and return to the AP Top 25. The Tulane transfer was expected to add size and shooting to the Wildcats’ perimeter group, but through 10 games, he was averaging 4.2 points and shooting 19.4% from 3. Over his past three, though, he’s averaging 15.3 points and shooting 64.7% from 3. Those numbers are buoyed by his 26-point performance on 8-for-10 shooting from 3 against Bellarmine on Tuesday, but there has been a clear confidence shift.
Next two weeks: at Alabama (Jan. 3), vs. Missouri (Jan. 7)
