Alright, let’s not sugarcoat it—Mark Pope’s got one thing on his mind this season: bombs away from deep. Like, seriously, he’s obsessed. Guy’s practically drooling at the thought of his squad jacking up 30 threes a game. Last year? They talked big, but didn’t deliver. This time, Pope’s got the look of a man who’s not taking “no” for an answer.
So, yeah, get ready for Rupp Arena to sound like a popcorn machine. All that’s left to figure out: who’s gonna be the Kentucky Wildcats three-point shooting leader 2025? Who’s gonna rain hell from downtown?
Pope’s Master Plan: Shoot or Sit
If you haven’t caught on yet, Pope’s offense is basically: “either shoot threes or enjoy a nice spot on the bench.” Dude doubled down over the summer, telling reporters, “Thirty a game. No excuses.” You could practically see the veins popping in his neck.
He spent the offseason tweaking the playbook, fixing wonky jumpers, and telling his guys to let it rip. If they don’t, well, they might as well bring a lawn chair.
Starting Five: Some Promise, Some Shrugs
So, who’s out there first? Jaland Lowe, Denzel Aberdeen, Otega Oweh, Mo Dioubate, Brandon Garrison. Not bad, not bad.
Lowe, I’ll be honest, wasn’t exactly Steph Curry at Pitt. But, to be fair, he was chucking up prayers with a hand in his face 90% of the time. With Kentucky’s weapons? He’s gonna get some real looks.
Aberdeen? Dude already proved he can shoot. More minutes, more shots, more buckets. Simple math.
Oweh? He’s been in the lab, apparently smoothing out that weird little hitch in his shot. If it’s fixed, defenders better start sweating.
Garrison and Dioubate—yeah, they’re bigs, but they’ve got a little stretch to their game. Leave ‘em open, and they might just make you pay.
Honestly, the starters will make defenses work, but the real fireworks might come off the bench.
Bench Mob: It’s Raining Shooters
Look at this bench: Kam Williams, Jasper Johnson, Collin Chandler, Trent Noah, Andrija Jelavic. It’s like Pope went shopping for snipers at Costco.
One dude, though, pretty much leaps off the page: Kam Williams.
Who’s My Pick? Kam Williams, Baby
Transferred in from Tulane, Williams hit over 40% from three as a freshman—on real volume, too, not just a couple of lucky nights. Now, with Kentucky’s spacing, he might get even more open looks. He’s not just a heat-check guy, he’s an actual weapon.
Don’t let the “bench player” tag fool you. Williams has every tool to be Kentucky Wildcats three-point shooting leader 2025—maybe even take the crown for most total makes, too.
So, Big Blue Nation, Stop Worrying About Threes
Look, if you’re sweating Kentucky’s outside shooting, chill. Pope built this roster for one thing: launching. Doesn’t matter if it’s Aberdeen catching fire, Oweh busting out a new-and-improved jumper, or Kam Williams casually dropping threes like he’s playing HORSE. This team? They’re gonna let it fly.
Bottom line: Rupp’s about to get real loud with all those swishes. Whether the top gun comes from the starting five or the bench, Kentucky’s three-point party is about to go off. And Pope? If he gets his wish, this squad might be the most trigger-happy, three-happy team in the country. Buckle up.
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