To open the 2017-18 season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander started in just two of Kentucky’s first 15 games before taking over as the team’s lead guard. From there, the former four-star prospect went on to earn All-SEC Second Team, All-SEC Freshman Team, and All-SEC Tournament, and SEC Tournament MVP honors before being selected with the No. 11 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.
Just two seasons later, Immanuel Quickley started in just five of Kentucky’s first 15 games to open the 2019-20 season before becoming a permanent addition to the starting lineup. From there, the 6-foot-3 guard went on to earn SEC Player of the Year and All-SEC First Team honors before being selected with the No.