Ranking the top 10 Kentucky Wildcats in the NBA: Where do Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro land?
By Brennan Sims
8. Julius Randle, New York Knicks, Kentucky 2014
Julius Randle's game is nothing like the last two entries. He's not a wiry guard with blazing speed—he's the polar opposite. Defenders don't look forward to Randle's drives; taking Hercules's shoulders to the chest is not enjoyable.
There should be a picture of Randle next to bully-ball in the NBA dictionary. His offensive game is built off taking advantage of his brute strength and his newly found skills.
His handle was always decent. He even had a killer crossover in his game at Kentucky. His handle is much tighter these days, along with his versatile moveset. Shooting is not the strongest part of his game, but he makes enough to keep defenses honest.
Hopefully, Randle will be back before the playoffs to give the Knicks a chance to make noise. He also wants to redeem himself for his poor play over the last two seasons. Our next contestant is in the same boat.