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Who leads Kentucky basketball is the major statistical categories this season?

Do any of these stat leaders for this Kentucky basketball team surprise you?

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We have officially reached SEC play, which means it's an excellent time to take a look at the stat leaders in some of the major categories for this Kentucky basketball team. 

It will be interesting to look back at the numbers in a few weeks to see who is playing well in SEC play and who is improving their numbers. 

As a team, this Kentucky basketball team is putting up incredible numbers on the offensive side of the floor and is shooting 41.6% from three. 

KenPom loves the Cats offense, but the defense is going to need some work as the team gets ready for the gauntlet that is SEC basketball. 

Let's take a look at which Wildcats lead some of the important stats as we are finally getting ready for SEC play. 

Points Per Game

Mar 17, 2023; Greensboro, NC, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) celebrates in the first half against the Providence Friars at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

1. Antonio Reeves- 19.0 

2. Rob Dillingham- 14.3

3. Tre Mitchell- 12.8

Rebounds Per Game

Oct 27, 2023; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Tre Mitchell (4) runs down the court during the first half against the Georgetown Tigers at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

1. Tre Mitchell- 7.1

2. Adou Thiero- 5.6

3. Reed Sheppard 4.7

Assists Per Game

Dec 9, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Rob Dillingham (0) controls the ball against the Penn Quakers in the second half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

1. Rob Dillingham- 4.5

2. Reed Sheppard- 4.3

3. DJ Wagner- 3.5

Steals Per Game

Nov 17, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Reed Sheppard (15) makes a three point basket during the second half against the Stonehill Skyhawks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

1. Reed Sheppard- 2.8

2. Rob Dillingham- 1.6

T3. DJ Wagner- 1.1

T3. Tre Mitchell- 1.1

Blocks Per Game

Dec 16, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Ugonna Onyenso (33) blocks shot by North Carolina Tar Heels forward Harrison Ingram (55) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-USA TODAY Sports

1. Ugonna Onyenso- 2.7

2. Tre Mitchell- 1.3

3. Aaron Bradshaw- 1.2

Field Goal Percentage

Nov 23, 2022; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Ugonna Onyenso (33) handles the ball during the second half against the North Florida Ospreys at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

1. Ugonna Onyenso- 66.7%

2. Jordan Burks- 60.0%

3. Reed Sheppard- 57.8%

Free Throw Percentage

Nov 28, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Reed Sheppard (15) reacts after being called for a foul during the first half against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

1. Reed Sheppard- 90.0%

2. Antonio Reeves- 84.2%

3. Adou Thiero- 76.0%

Three Point Percentage

Dec 2, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Aaron Bradshaw (2) runs down the court after making a basket against the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

1. Aaron Bradshaw- 66.7%

2. Reed Sheppard- 56.0%

3. Antonio Reeves- 45.9%

4. Rob Dillingham- 44.7%

Minutes Per Game

Oct 27, 2023; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Tre Mitchell (4) moves to the basket during the second half against the Georgetown Tigers at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

1. Tre Mitchell- 33.7

2. Antonio Reeves- 30.6

3. DJ Wagner- 26.7

Dec 19, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Florida Gators guard Zyon Pullin (0) handles the ball watched by guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

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Dec 19, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Florida Gators guard Zyon Pullin (0) handles the ball watched by guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

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