Josh Harrellson Class: Junior Hometown: St. Charles, Mo. Last College: SW Illinois College Height / Weight: 6-10 / 265 Position: F Experience: 1L

"Josh brings a versatile set of skills to our team. He's a very good shooter for a big man and could cause some matchup problems for our opponents. I've been extremely impressed with him this preseason. Expect continued development from him this season."
- John Calipari

Last Season
The JUCO transfer played in 34 games, starting two in his first season as a Wildcat ... Made UK debut in season opener against VMI, recording two rebounds, an assist and a blocked shot in six minutes ... Logged nine minutes at North Carolina, pulling down two rebounds ... Played a season-high 15 minutes vs. Delaware State, totaling six points, three rebounds and a block ... Scored a season-high 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting with seven boards and three blocks vs. Longwood ... Totaled four boards, an assist plus a steal in 14 minutes vs. Kansas State ... Recorded his first career double-double with 12 points and 10 boards in a career-high 25 minutes vs. West Virginia ... Named to the Las Vegas Invitational All-Tournament team ... Posted a career-high 12 points, including 2-of-3 from behind the arc, with seven rebounds and two blocks vs Lamar ... Led UK with a career-high 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds off the bench in the win over Indiana ... Totaled eight points in 13 minutes vs. FAU ... Scored 12 points on 5-of-7 from the field with six boards vs. Central Michigan ... Logged 12 minutes in UK's win at Alabama and 13 minutes vs. Mississippi State ... Best effort in SEC play with 11 points on 5-of-6 shooting vs. Florida ... Earned his first career start at Arkansas, playing 13 minutes.

Personal
Born on February 12, 1989 ... Son of Doug and Karen Harrellson ... Chose Kentucky over Indiana, Iowa, Iowa State, Missouri, Ohio State, Purdue, St. Louis ... Coached by Gary Walker at St. Charles High School.