Maxey knows a thing or two about competing

One of the coolest offseason features in college basketball is when Kentucky starts releasing its annual newcomer series.

And this year’s version booted up with Garland https://www.kentuckywildcatscenter.com/customize-jersey-c-16.html, Texas , product Tyrese Maxey, the highest rated player in Kentucky’s recruiting class , which came in at No. 2 in the 247Sports Composite.


It’s an interesting feature, as Maxey talks about growing up knowing he wanted to play basketball and how he tries to infuse Damian Lillard Dominique Hawkins Jersey, Kyrie Irving and former Kentucky star De’Aaron Fox into his game.

He also discussed his expectations for the upcoming season.

“We could be one of the best defensive teams in the country with our size and our length and just our competitiveness,” Maxey said.

Maxey knows a thing or two about competing on defense; he stood out in that area during EYBL play, earning the circuit’s Defensive Player of the Year, according to D1Circuit. And if Kentucky does become one of the https://www.kentuckywildcatscenter.com/derek-willis-jersey-c-15.html nation s best defensive teams — thanks to Ashton Hagans at point guard, Maxey headlining a group of athletic wings and rim protection in returning centers EJ Montgomery and Nick Richards.


Maxey finished https://www.kentuckywildcatscenter.com/deaaron-fox-jersey-c-1.html as the No. 3 combo guard and No. 10 overall player in the 247Sports Composite, one of three incoming Wildcats to achieve five star rankings.