CBS Sports lists Kentucky basketball's biggest strength and weakness

Kentucky is set to get things started with an exhibition against the nation's number one team, Purdue. Talking season is almost over, and Big Blue Nation is fired up to see Mark Pope's team take the floor.

CBS Sports put out an article by Isaac Trotter that gave the biggest strength and weakness of each top 25 team. Let's take a look at Kentucky's biggest strength and weakness according to Trotter.

Kentucky's Greatest Strength

"Kentucky has way more options to go create a bucket out of nothing. Mark Pope's system should weaponize dribble-drive slashers like Lowe, Oweh, Aberdeen, and Dioubate. Once the ball gets popping, Kentucky can be a brutal team to defend with this level of athlete in a system this intricate."

Trotter is correct that there are a lot of different options to score the ball for this Kentucky team. The Wildcats have the deepest roster in all of college basketball, which will help Coach Pope keep fresh legs in the game. Trotter is also correct that Kentucky's ability to slash to the basket will open up the floor for some threes.

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) reacts during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Kentucky's Greatest Weakness

"Can Pope find a big man who can make reads? Garrison is the adult in the room, but his decision-making left a lot to be desired last year. Freshman big man Moreno has impressed and could garner more minutes if he can decipher defenses quickly. How much has Quaintance been able to pick up in the film room while being sidelined with a knee injury? That's the biggest concern for this offense right now."

In the Pope offense, having a point forward is very important, and it is still to be seen how these bigs on the 2025-26 roster will handle this role. Brandon Garrison, who will start while Jayden Quaintance comes back from his ACL tear, has been in this system for a year, but his decision-making was a bit questionable at times last season.

Mar 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) fives fans as he exits the court after the game against the LSU Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images | Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Having a player be able to play this point-forward role will make or break this season, but it does not seem like this has been an issue to this point for this basketball team.

Every team is going to have some weaknesses, but this Kentucky team does not have many, which is a big reason why the Wildcats are one of the best teams in the nation. A special season is coming up for Pope's Kentucky Wildcats that could end with confetti.