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Two Kentucky Basketball Freshman are CBS Sports Preseason All-Americans

CBS Sports released their Preseason All-American team and two Kentucky Wildcats made the list.

Kentucky freshman Skal Labissiere was listed as a 1st team player, while Jamal Murray made the 2nd team.

Take a look below:

SKAL LABISSIERE
Kentucky Wildcats | Freshman | Forward

Comment: Labissiere is now projected by most to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft because of a unique skill set for a player his size. He’s a 6-foot-11 forward who is comfortable away from the basket. The only question is whether barely playing competitive basketball for the past two years will hinder him in some way.

JAMAL MURRAY
Kentucky Wildcats, Freshman | Guard

Comment: Murray scored 30 points in the Nike Hoop Summit, then put 22 on Team USA (while playing for Team Canada) in the Pan Am Games. Consequently, the 6-foot-4 guard is now a projected lottery pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, and his ability to play multiple positions will give John Calipari options in the backcourt.

You can see the rest of the teams by clicking here.

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