The Kentucky Wildcats looked defeated just a month ago, with a home loss to South Carolina and a bleak outlook on their SEC season. But fast forward to today, and the Cats are on an impressive four-game winning streak, thanks to the emergence of senior shooting guard Antonio Reeves.

Reeves’ rise has been the main catalyst for Kentucky’s newfound winning streak, as he has led the team in scoring for three out of their four wins. His breakout performance came in their much-needed victory over the fifth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, where Reeves scored 18 points. He followed it up with 23 points in their win over Texas A&M, five of which came from 3-pointers.

More important than just his offensive numbers is what Reeves adds to the team atmospherically. After the meeting prior to their come-from-behind win in Tennessee, he has helped the team to stay loose