Kentucky basketball goes Space Jam Monstars: Players reveal the skills they'd steal

What if Kentucky basketball’s roster had the powers of the Monstars from Space Jam — able to steal their teammates’ best skills? The Wildcats were asked that exact question, and the answers gave a glimpse into what each player values.

Here’s how the roster responded:

Jasper Johnson → Mo Dioubate’s driving

Otega Oweh → Jaland Lowe’s speed

Malachi Moreno → Trent Noah’s shot-making

Braydon Hawthorne → Kam Williams’ shooting, Noah’s shooting, Dioubate’s strength, Lowe’s speed, Aberdeen’s defense, Oweh’s finishing, Moreno’s height, Johnson’s scoring

Trent Noah → Hawthorne’s build

Reece Potter → Johnson’s handle

Brandon Garrison → Noah’s 3-point shot

Mo Dioubate → Williams’ 3-point shooting

Andrija Jelavic → Johnson’s hesitation move

Jayden Quaintance → Williams’ 3-point shooting

Collin Chandler → Quaintance’s chess ability

Walker Horn → Moreno’s height

Jaland Lowe → Chandler’s bounce

Kam Williams → Lowe’s speed

Zach Tow → Dioubate’s strength/defense

Denzel Aberdeen → Quaintance’s athleticism

The most popular picks

• Kam Williams’ shooting → chosen multiple times.
• Jaland Lowe’s speed → one of the most coveted traits.
• Mo Dioubate’s strength → teammates admire his ability to bully defenders.

What it says about the team

Balance of skills → Nearly every player has something another teammate wants. That’s the sign of a versatile roster and a team not afraid to admit someone is better than they are.

Chemistry and respect → These aren’t throwaway answers; they show genuine appreciation for each other’s abilities.

Hawthorne’s greed → Listing eight teammates wasn’t just funny — it showed ambition. He wants to be a complete player.

Why it matters

At Kentucky, raw talent is always there. But blending skills into a cohesive unit is what separates Final Four teams from Sweet 16 exits. This exercise showed players not only know their own strengths but also respect what their teammates bring.

That’s the kind of self-awareness that fuels championship runs, and that is exactly what Kentucky basketball is all about.

Question for BBN: Which one skill would you steal from this Kentucky roster if you could?

Drew Holbrook is an avid Kentucky fan who has been covering the Cats for over 10 years. In his free time he enjoys downtime with his family and Premier League soccer. You can find him on X here. Micah 7:7. #UptheAlbion