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Naismith Award Top 30 Announced, De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk Make The Cut

The Atlanta Tip-Off club has announced the top 30 finalist for the Naismith College Player of The Year Award. Two Kentucky Basketball players have found their names among college hoops’ best players.

The list is highlighted by Monk and Fox with the likes of UCLA standout Lonzo Ball, along with Villanova’s Josh Hart, Kansas guard Frank Mason III and Duke sharpshooter Luke Kennard.

An Impressive Backcourt

Malik Monk has ushered his way into stardom following his efforts in the scoring column. The Arkansas native leads the Wildcats in scoring this season at nearly 22 PPG.