Kentucky Basketball: 3 Things We Have Learned After The First Two Rounds of The NCAA Tournament

Mar 19, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Derek Willis (35) reacts after a three point basket against the Wichita State Shockers during the second half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Joseph-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 11, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) celebrates late in the second half against the against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the SEC Conference Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Kentucky won 79-74. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Malik Monk is still looking for a slump-buster

In the last six games, Malik Monk is shooting just 5-26 from beyond the arc. Monk has still found a way to score, mainly from the free throw line. In order for Kentucky to find a way out of a tough South Region, Monk will be counted on in times of need to knock down shots.

Malik Monk takes usually at least 10 shots per game. When he’s on, that number is more like 15-20. As if anyone would object, when Malik finds his grove the ball needs to be in his hands. It just so happens that throughout these first two matches of the NCAA Tournament, Monk has not shot the ball as well as he could have. The results of the game have shown that the Wildcats struggle when Monk struggles. Luckily, the Wildcats have been carried by outstanding performances by Bam Adebayo and De’Aaron Fox.

Needless to say, Kentucky Basketball needs Malik Monk to break out once again heading into the Sweet 16.

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