2012-13 University of Kentucky Wildcats Roster
Freshman - Everett, Mass. (Tilton)
Forward | #3 | 6'10" | 228 lbs
"Nerlens' athleticism, jumping ability and length give us another shot-blocking presence that allows us to take some gambles defensively. He can block shots with both hands and he's shown that he's willing to work and listen to the coaching staff so that we can play to his strengths." - Coach Cal
RS Junior - Madisonville, Kentucky
Guard | #4 | 6'7" | 212 lbs
"Jon used last year's medical redshirt season to become a better player. The year off has given Jon a new purpose and a better perspective. He's the only player who has been with me from the start at Kentucky, and his leadership and experience will be invaluable to us this year" - Coach Cal
Junior - Nicholasville, Kentucky
Guard | #5 | 6'2" | 189 lbs
"Jarrod improved as much as anybody that I saw in our offseason workouts. He is confident that he can hold his own against his teammates, and if you can do that, you can play with anyone. He will be a vital part of our depth this year." - Coach Cal
Freshman - Little Rock, Arkansas
Guard | #10 | 6'4" | 198 lbs
"Archie has elite-level athleticism and quickness, but what I like about him is his attitude. He has that trait that you can't teach – that mentality that I'm going to go all out and do whatever I can to make my team better. He has the ability to be one of the best scorers in the country." - Coach Cal
Senior - Louisville, Kentucky
Guard | #11 | 6'5" | 202 lbs
"Twany gives us size at the guard position. With his athleticism and renewed commitment to the defensive end, he has the capability of being a key defensive player for us. His experience in SEC play and time in our systems gives us another option in the backcourt." - Coach Cal
Sophomore - Marietta, Georgia
Guard | #12 | 6'2" | 170 lbs
"Sitting out a year has benefited Ryan tremendously. I want Ryan to be the best layup shooter in the SEC, and to do that, he needs to play through bumps. He’s got great speed and quickness, but he can also hit the jump shot if defenders back off him." - Coach Cal
Sophomore - Scituate, Massachusetts
Guard | #13 | 5'11" | 185 lbs
"Sam is a tough kid who will do anything to help out his teammates. He suffered three knee injuries in high school and battled back to make this team as a walk-on. He has a relentless work ethic and wants to make this team better." - Coach Cal
Freshman - Olathe, Kansas
Forward | #14 | 7'0" | 244 lbs
"Willie was the most pleasant surprise of our offseason workouts. He had no idea how good he could be until he got to campus. Now that he's had time to put on weight and gain confidence, we're seeing a different player who understands he can play with anyone in the country." - Coach Cal
Freshman - Clarksville, Tennessee
Guard | #20 | 6'4" | 210 lbs
"Alex is prolific scorer with a multi-dimensional game. He's big enough that he can take smaller players down low and create problems, but he's too quick and too athletic for your typical forward to play him straight up. Alex has the potential to be a special player." - Coach Cal
Sophomore - Lexington, Kentucky
Guard | #21 | 6'2" | 189 lbs
"Tod gives us some extra size that we need in practice. He served as a practice player for two weeks with no promises, but he worked his tail off every day and earned a spot as a walk-on with this year's team." - Coach Cal
Sophomore - Dumont, New Jersey
Guard | #32 | 5'9" | 155 lbs
"Brian is a great teammate who has become an instrumental piece. His work ethic and attitude earned him a scholarship this season, and we will continue to look to him to make us a better team. We need that type of mindset to get better every day in practice." - Coach Cal
Sophomore - Portland, Oregon
Forward | #33 | 6'10" | 239 lbs
"Kyle showed last year that he is one of the best shooters in the nation. He’s a very versatile, highly skilled big man who can play inside and out. With his work ethic and our needs, I think you will see another dimension to Kyle this year." - Coach Cal
Sophomore - Marion, Indiana
Guard | #34 | 6'2" | 192 lbs
"Julius is a great kid who performed at an extremely high level last year at Wright State. He can make baskets, especially from the perimeter, and he's showing us early on that he can finish in traffic. He's been in big games, and we will need that experience, especially early in the season." - Coach Cal
