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BEST IN THE WEST Monk was a star from day one

Malik Monk wowed crowds almost from the first time he laced up a pair of basketball shoes.

And he rarely disappointed.

At a glance

MALIK MONK

SCHOOL Bentonville

CREDENTIALS Averaged more than 20 points per game every season at East Poinsett County and Bentonville High. … Played in three state championship games, but never won a title. … Was a McDonald’s All-American. … Rated a 5-star prospect and signed with Kentucky. … Played one season for the Wildcats and was named the SEC Freshman of the Year and scored a freshman school record 47 points against North Carolina.