Projecting Kentucky's 2015-16 Rotation After 5-Star G Jamal Murray Commits

Jamal Murray, who recently reclassified to the class of 2015, committed to the Kentucky Wildcats live on Canadian TV on Wednesday, according to Chris Fisher of 247Sports.

The 5-star Canadian guard chose the Wildcats over the Oregon Ducks in a surprising move, since the Ducks have started to build a pipeline to Canada in recent years. 

Murray will join two other 5-star recruits in Lexington next season. Isaiah Briscoe and Skal Labissiere previously chose the Wildcats over other suitors. 

Because of Murray's commitment, we are likely to see a smaller, more athletic Kentucky team during the 2015-16 season. 

Here's an updated look at the Wildcats' projected rotation for the upcoming year. 

PG: Tyler Ulis

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Tyler Ulis returns to the Wildcats as a sophomore with plenty of experience following the Wildcats' successful unbeaten run to the Final Four. 

He is one of two players at the guard position who have a chance to wreak havoc on opposing defenses with their passing skills. 

Ulis, who only averaged 5.6 points per game in his freshman season, was tied for the team lead in assists per game with 3.6 during the 2014-15 campaign. 

With another terrific shooter in Murray now in the fold, Ulis should experience little difficulty distributing the ball while upping his point total in the process. 

SG: Isaiah Briscoe

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The other dynamic newcomer to the Kentucky backcourt is New Jersey native Isaiah Briscoe, who starred at Roselle Catholic over the last few years. 

Briscoe is able to dish out passes like Ulis, but he also has the potential to be one of the Wildcats' top scorers as well. 

At 6'3", he might not be suited for the wing in the long term, but he could drift out there if the Wildcats want to rotate their guards around the court. 

Before the Murray commitment, Briscoe was looking at some potential double-teams as the top producer in the backcourt, but now the game should open up more for him as he gets his collegiate career started. 

G: Jamal Murray

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Now that Murray is officially a Wildcat, it looks like head coach John Calipari will use three guards often throughout the 2015-16 season. 

The 6'5" guard is expected to stay in Lexington for only one season, but during that time he could put up some impressive numbers. 

Murray gives Kentucky another weapon in the backcourt, which is something it was in need of entering the new season. Now that he's in the mix, he will become a valuable part of the lineup, as well as take some pressure off Briscoe and Ulis. 

Although he may not turn into a superstar right away, Murray has the potential to lift the Wildcats to great heights during his freshman season, including a potential return to the Final Four. 

PF: Alex Poythress

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Seeing a senior in the Kentucky starting lineup is a rarity nowadays, but that is exactly what the Wildcats have in the form of Alex Poythress. 

Poythress, who probably would have left for the next level after last year if he had played an entire season, brings experience to the floor alongside some young stars. 

The big man will be expected to produce down low and turn into an emotional leader in the locker room. Since he knows what to expect at the collegiate level, Poythress will guide the younger players through rough times, which may turn out to be a valuable asset as the season progresses. 

C: Skal Labissiere

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Skal Labissiere comes into Lexington as the No. 1 center in the class of 2015. And that title brings large expectations. 

The pressure to be one of Kentucky's top scorers may not be there anymore due to Murray's commitment, but Labissiere still has to prove his worth in the paint. 

Since the Wildcats don't have many impact frontcourt players on the roster after Poythress and Labissiere, they will count on the freshman to play the majority of the minutes down low from the start of the season. There is a good chance Labissiere eclipses Willie Cauley-Stein's 25.9 minutes per game from last year, which was the highest average for any Kentucky paint player. 

Key Contributors off the Bench

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Charles Matthews, G: The other freshman entering the program should provide the Wildcats with quality minutes off the pine in place of the three starters at guard. If he thrives in his role early on, he will see plenty of playing time alongside the other superb talents in the lineup. 

Marcus Lee, F: Lee averaged 10.9 minutes per game in 39 contests last season. The rising junior finished his sophomore season with 2.6 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. Both of those totals need to rise with last year's plethora of big men now preparing for the NBA. 

Mychal Mulder, G: The transfer from Vincennes University has a chance to develop into one of the top three-point shooters in the SEC and possibly in the nation. He shot 46.3 percent from beyond the arc last season, per CBS Sports' Gary Parrish. 

All statistics obtained from ESPN.com. Recruit rankings courtesy of 247Sports.

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