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Kentucky Basketball: Wildcats’ Regular Season Player Grades

By Frank Spencer

Jan 31, 2017; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Georgia 87-81. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2017; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Georgia 87-81. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 7, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) dunks the ball against Valparaiso Crusaders guard Shane Hammink (11) in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Valparaiso 87-63. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

Malik Monk

Grade: A+

Malik Monk has been an absolute superstar for the Cats. The Lapanto, Arkansas native is averaging a whopping 21.7 points per contest this season. That is the highest average for a player in the John Calipari Era. Monk leads the SEC in many scoring margin statistics. The Kentucky Guard has recorded a Conference high 650 total points, while shooting a league best, 41.6 percent from beyond the arc.

Monk’s season has been highlighted by God-Like shooting performances. In a barnburner of a game against North Carolina, Monk scored 47 points to lead the Wildcats to a victory. In an epic second half performance against Florida on February 25, Monk scored 30 of his 33 points in route to a vengeful victory.

Monk has yet to score less than 11 points in a game for the Wildcats. Let’s hope that continues through march.

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