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Kentucky Basketball: Ranking The Top Players to Wear #5

By Alex Jensen

Dec 17, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) smiles after scoring a three point bucket during a game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) smiles after scoring a three point bucket during a game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 21, 2015; Louisville, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Andrew Harrison (5) reacts during the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at KFC Yum! Center. Kentucky wins 64-51. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

By far, the most criticized player during his time at Kentucky was Andrew Harrison. A popular fan opinion was that if he performed poorly, it was his fault we lost. If Kentucky won, it was because of the effort of other players. It was difficult for him to step out of the oversized shadow of his twin that put on a miraculous 3-game stretch of game-winning shots.

During the 2014-15 season, Harrison made the All-NCAA Regional and All-SEC Tournament teams. His career stats included 10.1 PPG and 3.7 APG during his two-year stint at Kentucky. He would have been higher on my list had he won a national title.

Harrison would depart for the NBA after his sophomore season. The Texas native was taken with the 44th pick in the draft as the second round choice of the Phoenix Suns. Harrison is currently averaging 20 minutes per game as the backup point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies.

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