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What TyTy Washington’s commitment means for Kentucky

2021 five-star guard TyTy Washington is a Wildcat, committing to Kentucky over fellow finalists Arizona, Kansas and LSU in an announcement on SportsCenter Wednesday evening.

Washington, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound point guard out of Phoenix, Arizona, is listed at No. 12 overall and No. 2 among point guards in ESPN’s latest player rankings, while 247Sports has him ranked No. 16 overall and No. 3 at his position. Leading up to today’s announcement, the five-star prospect was considered the No. 1 uncommitted point guard in the senior class.

What does his decision mean for Kentucky? How does he fit in with the other pieces on the roster?