Nerlens Noel: What Top Center's Commitment to Kentucky Means for Anthony Bennett

John Calipari and Kentucky have landed yet another top-10 recruit in center Nerlens Noel, but what does that mean for fellow big man Anthony Bennett, who has the Wildcats on his list of final five schools?

In short, it shouldn't mean anything.

Bennett plays power forward and Noel plays center. The two should be able to co-exist quite well, especially considering the fact that Noel is much more Anthony Davis than Dwight Howard.

Noel is still far from polished on the offensive end, but what makes him such an incredible player is his ability to block shots and protect the rim. Multiple scouting reports say that he is already the best shot-blocker in college basketball.

Sound familiar?

This is important because Bennett is more of a scorer. At 6'8" and a chiseled 230 pounds, he is a force down low. Bennett not only uses that power and explosiveness to attack the rim with ferocity, but he also the skill to step out and knock down the three-pointer.

As far as players ready to contribute on the offensive end at the next level, Bennett is one of the best because of his diverse offensive skill set.

So you have a big man who strives on the defensive end and excels with the ball in his hands. Throw in the fact that Bennett, who played at Findlay Prep (NV), is used to sharing the limelight with other players, and you have two players who would work well together.

Not so fast.

The X-factor in all of this is Kyle Wiltjer. 

Wiltjer, a top-50 recruit from last year, was forced to sit on the bench for most of Kentucky's championship season. When he got in, however, it became clear how good he really is on offense.

As a 4, it's quite impressive how far he can stretch the floor with his jump shot. But if he continues to improve his inside game, it will be impossible to ignore the soon-to-be sophomore. 

At 6'9", 239 pounds, it will be hard for Calipari to get Wiltjer on the floor at the same time as Bennett and Noel, but it might just be even harder to keep Wiltjer on the bench.

That is what we call a logjam.

It's not like Calipari hasn't been through this before. He knows how to effectively dole out minutes and how to make it best for his team, but this isn't about that.

This is what Anthony Bennett wants.

And when it comes down to it, Bennett might not like the idea about sharing the power-forward position, not matter how likely that idea actually is.

So, while Kentucky quite possibly offers Bennett the most instant prestige and best road to the NBA, don't be surprised if he goes a different route in order to shine the brightest on an individual stage.