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Kentucky basketball position preview, Part 2: What to expect from the wings
Milan Momcilovic and Kam Williams are likely to lead a position group that should bring plenty of experience and intrigue to the Kentucky perimeter this season.
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This is the second installment of a three-part series previewing expectations for each Kentucky basketball position group heading into the 2026-27 season.
Earlier this week, we took a look at UK’s backcourt. Next up: the wings, a quartet of players that includes the program’s most highly touted player, the only Wildcat who has been around for the entirety of the Mark Pope era, and two of the highest-upside members of the team.
Here’s a closer look at what to expect from this bunch:
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