Kentucky basketball projected starting five: a key piece still missing from Mark Pope’s roster

There isn’t going to be a huge difference between Williams and Garrison at the five. Both are good movers with extreme length who will be two of the best shot-blockers in the country. On the offensive end, Garrison has shown an ability to pass out of the shot roll or finish as a rim-runner, but Williams, the fifth-year senior is the more polished player. 

In each of the past two seasons at Drexel, Williams has averaged over 12 points per game and shot over 50% from the field. Most of his value will be derived from defense, but Williams has shown chops as a passer, either out of the post or from the top of the key.

Pope could use him as a fulcrum on offense, making decisions on dribble handoffs or screening off-ball to create space for Brea and Kriisa to knock down open looks.