Two Kentucky freshman have been named to CBS Sports Preseason All-America team.
Bam Adebayo is a 2nd team All-America and Malik Monk 3rd team.
Here is an excerpt from the article:
Bam Adebayo | Kentucky | Freshman | Forward
A freshman with a fun attitude, aggressive nature in the paint and a skill set that’s probably going to get him drafted in the 2017 lottery. Kentucky’s got a bevy of freshmen who look to be (again) of the one-and-done nature. Adebayo’s ceiling is so, so high. He’ll be a defensive force, a rebounding machine and probably the vocal leader of a Kentucky team that should be must-watch from game No. 1. Our projected numbers for Adebayo: 13.5 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 2.4 BPG, 58 percent from the field.
Malik Monk | Kentucky | Freshman | Guard
Monk should lead Kentucky in scoring. He will show he can score at three levels, will show flashes of NBA-level athleticism and prove he can hit shots from beyond 16 feet with consistency. Kentucky doesn’t have any real reliable offensive options from distance on the wing — except for Monk. UK looks to be the SEC’s best team, far and away, and if Monk is going to average north of 15 points per game, it only makes sense to put him on an All-American team in the preseason. Oh, and get ready for his dunks.
CBS Sports’ 2016-17 Preseason All-America Team, Coach and Freshman of the Year
