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Kentucky Basketball: Five Reasons Isaiah Briscoe Will Shine

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 16, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) speaks to the media during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) speaks to the media during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) drives to the basket against Alabama Crimson Tide guard Justin Coleman (5) in the first half during the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) drives to the basket against Alabama Crimson Tide guard Justin Coleman (5) in the first half during the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Slashing

Love or hate the rest of his offensive game, Isaiah Briscoe is one of the best slashers in the country. He has the power to overwhelm point guards, speed to get by shooting guards, and explosiveness to play above the rim.

Briscoe is also a gifted ball-handler, productive offensive rebounder, and skilled passer who can create for others.

Briscoe stands at 6’3.5″ and 218 pounds with an impressive 6’8″ wingspan. He has a strong and powerful frame, a 37.0″ max vertical leap, and the end-to-end speed to be a productive force in transition.

When Briscoe takes the floor with De’Aaron Fox or Malik Monk, he should help run an explosive transition attack.

In the half court, Briscoe should benefit from the arrival of big men Bam Adebayo, Wenyen Gabriel, and Sacha Killeya-Jones. He can use their size to his advantage by coming off of screens, turning the corner, and attacking.

Briscoe shot just below 50 percent on 2-point field goals in 2015-16. He should only improve as a sophomore.

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