Former Kentucky players received little to no love from their peers in this season’s NBA rookie survey.
De’Aaron Fox received a few votes in various categories but Malik Monk and Bam Adebayo didn’t get much love at all.
Here is an excerpt:
Who will be the 2017-18 Kia Rookie of the Year?
1. Dennis Smith Jr., Dallas — 25.7%
2. Lonzo Ball, L.A. Lakers — 20.0%
3. Markelle Fultz, Philadelphia — 17.1%
4. Kyle Kuzma, L.A. Lakers — 5.7%
Donovan Mitchell, Utah — 5.7 %
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia — 5.7%
Which rookie will have the best career?
1. Lonzo Ball, L.A. Lakers — 18.4%
Jayson Tatum, Boston — 18.4%
3. Josh Jackson, Phoenix — 10.5%
Dennis Smith Jr., Dallas — 10.5%
5. De’Aaron Fox, Sacramento — 7.9%
6. Markelle Fultz, Philadelphia — 5.3%
Harry Giles, Sacramento — 5.3%
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia — 5.3%
Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft?
1. Donovan Mitchell (13th pick), Utah — 18.9%
2. Dennis Smith Jr. (9th pick), Dallas — 13.5%
3. John Collins (19th pick), Atlanta — 12.2%
4. Jordan Bell (38th pick), Golden State — 10.8%
5. Kyle Kuzma (27th pick), L.A. Lakers — 9.5%
6. Josh Jackson (4th pick), Phoenix — 8.1%
Sindarius Thornwell (48th pick), LA Clippers — 8.1%
8. Dwayne Bacon (40th pick), Charlotte — 5.4%
