Will Kam Williams be ready for Kentucky's season opener?

The Kentucky basketball season opener against Manhattan is now just days away, and Big Blue Nation is excited after their 3-0 run in exhibition games that ended with an overtime win over UCF. Overall they looked good, especially since they were missing three players expected to play in the rotation. One of those, Kam Williams, should return soon, but will he be ready for the season opener?According to Mark Pope, the answer is no, but called him day-to-day when he spoke to the media on Friday.We’re operating under such extreme caution that it’s going to be when he’s ready. I don’t expect to see him touch the floor on Tuesday, that’s for sure. And then we’ll kind of go day by day.Fans are anxious to get him back on the floor, but holding him out a little longer makes sense. Even without Williams, the Wildcats should be able to handle Manhattan and James Madison, their first two opponents. Ideally, he would be ready when they take on Kansas on Nov. 10.Last season Williams started slow, but was heating up when he went down with a foot injury. He tried to return for the postseason, but had to have a second surgery, and has been recovering since. He averaged 6 points and 2 rebounds per game while shooting 36% from three-point range. A fully healthy Williams could be one of the key players on this year's squad. He's a good athlete, can shoot at an elite level, and is a solid defender as well. Fans won't see him in the opener, but it sounds like it won't be long.This article originally appeared on UK Wildcats Wire: Will Kam Williams be ready for Kentucky's season opener?