Kentucky Basketball seeks surprises from roster for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:30 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

As the Kentucky Basketball team prepares for the 2026-27 season, discussions focus on potential breakout players. Among the key figures, Milan Momcilovic aims to lead as a top 3-point shooter, while fresh faces like Mason Williams and Jerone Morton are generating buzz. Williams, not a top-100 recruit, has impressed during the summer, and Morton, a transfer from Washington State, finished as a leader in summer drills. Additionally, redshirt freshman Braydon Hawthorne, compared to Tayshaun Prince, and Reece Potter, who could secure significant minutes, are candidates for a notable impact. The roster presents uncertainties, and fans are encouraged to share their insights on which player might emerge as a surprise.
- •Milan Momcilovic expected to be a leading 3-point shooter.
- •Mason Williams gaining attention despite not being a top recruit.
- •Jerone Morton excelled in summer workouts as a transfer.
- •Braydon Hawthorne compared to UK legend Tayshaun Prince.
- •Reece Potter could play significant minutes as a center.
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Who will be the biggest surprise for the 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball team?
"Which under-the-radar player will make the biggest impact for Kentucky this coming season?
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