Coming into the season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the best (or worst) kept secret on this Kentucky Basketball team.
It’s hard to be a true sleeper when everyone is calling you the sleeper on the team, but Alexander continued to draw high praise leading up to the season while also still somewhat flying under the radar.
Obviously, over the last two games, Alexander has had two breakout performances. Against Louisville and Georgia, he’s combined for 45 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, and 6 steals, with only two turnovers.
Alexander was already arguably the team’s best defender but with his offensive showcases the last two games, it is fair to argue that he is Kentucky’s best player as of right now.