Kentucky Basketball: Each Wildcats Starter's Biggest Area of Improvement in 2015

While it's tough to find flaws in a team that is theoretically perfect, there is still room for improvement for the Kentucky basketball team. 

While other teams are battling the ups and downs of losses throughout the season, fans and media members seem to flip which platoon is better for Kentucky. One week the backcourt of Tyler Ulis and Devin Booker looks unstoppable, while the following week the platoon featuring Willie Cauley-Stein and Karl-Anthony Towns looks impossible to beat.

For the sake of sanity, we'll take a look at just the starting platoon and pick apart its game. This slideshow will look at each starter's biggest area of improvement for the remainder of the season. 

Andrew Harrison: Decision-Making

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It's not that Andrew Harrison is constantly turning the ball over. In fact, he's averaging just 2.1 turnovers per game. Not bad for a point guard in the type of offense Kentucky head coach John Calipari uses.

However, he needs to improve his decision-making. Calipari wants Harrison to be a playmaker, which is understandable considering Harrison is a 6'6" point guard who is clearly talented. But, he needs to understand when to attack the rim and use the high ball screen.

When the ball is in his hands late in the shot clock, he should think of using his size to come off the ball screen and either attack the rim or pull up for a mid-range jumper that he's incredibly successful at.

Harrison's coming off his best game at Missouri, where he seemed to be under control and taking advantage of the mismatch he had. 

Aaron Harrison: Consistent Shooting

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It might be time to accept Aaron Harrison as a streak shooter as opposed to a great shooter like many thought he was coming into Kentucky. 

However, he's still only good enough to be averaging 37 percent from the floor and 32 percent from deep. He can't be going 4-of-20 like he did at Texas A&M earlier in conference play. He needs to constantly be shooting 5-of-8 like he did against Missouri or 4-of-7 as he did against Vanderbilt.

Harrison needs to take advantage of defenses focusing on taking away his outside shot—especially from the wing—and start looking to attack the rim more. He can finish in the lane with no problem, thanks to his 6'6" frame, and is a good enough free-throw shooter that if he gets fouled it still should be two points. 

Dominique Hawkins: Incomplete/Stay Healthy

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It's not fair to truly judge Dominique Hawkins yet due to his lack of playing time. However, the biggest issue with Hawkins is his inability to stay healthy this season.

He's improved drastically offensively, including showing off his ability to shoot the deep ball. He needs to stay healthy to provide Kentucky the ability to platoon, something that has proven valuable to the Wildcats so far this season.

Hawkins provides the best perimeter defense for the first platoon, so it's vital that he gets healthy quick and can continue to play almost 20 minutes a game. 

Karl-Anthony Towns: Strength and Defensive Awareness

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Karl-Anthony Towns has the ability to be the best player in America. He's proven it before, winning Gatorade National Player of the Year as a senior in high school. 

However, he has been incredibly inconsistent this season for the Wildcats. Too often he's in foul trouble or getting the ball stripped from him because he's bringing it too low in the post. He needs to use his NBA-ready body to get position and be confident in the move he's about to make in the post.

If it's not there, he needs to learn that kicking it out to the wing and posting back up is a good thing. He has the ability to lead Kentucky in scoring but needs to do so with patience.

On the defensive side of the ball, teams are starting to look for Towns when it comes to setting a ball screen. Against Missouri, his man would often come up to set a flat ball screen, exposing Towns' biggest weakness, which is adapting to the hedge or switch.

Willie Cauley-Stein: Consistency

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Willie Cauley-Stein drives everyone mad. Whether it's blocking opponents' shots, switching onto a quick point guard and sticking with him or appearing like he doesn't care during a game, he frustrates opposing fans and Kentucky fans alike.

But, that's who Cauley-Stein is. He's a different kind of dude, who isn't worried about his draft stock or impressing scouts. Not that he doesn't want to win, but from watching him he has the type of attitude that he's just playing basketball.

That has led to inconsistent play from the talented junior. Against Missouri he scored just two points while grabbing three rebounds and failing to record a block or steal. That can't happen against teams in the NCAA tournament.