Philadelphia 76ers: 5 Potential Picks In 2017 NBA Draft

Mar 7, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Clemson Tigers guard Avry Holmes (12) defends North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) during the first half during the ACC Conference Tournament at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 19, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) reacts after a three-point basket against the Wichita State Shockers during the second half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Joseph-USA TODAY Sports /

Malik Monk is a more prolific shooter, although he could potentially man the point position, which speaks to the talent level at Kentucky. Monk was a second-team All-American, SEC Player of the Year, SEC Freshman of the Year and an All-SEC performer in 2016-17.

Through 38 games, Monk averaged 19.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game as a freshman. He set the Kentucky freshman record for points scored in a season with 754, which is also fourth-highest in program history regardless of class.

Monk showed his ability score at-will, scoring 47 points, including eight three-pointers, in a win over the North Carolina Tar Heels back on Dec. 17.

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Monk shot 45.0 percent from the field in 2016-17 and made 104 three-pointers. He shot 39.7 percent from three. He made a three-pointer in all but four games for the Wildcats last season.

Monk would bring the Philadelphia 76ers instant scoring on the wing as well as off the dribble. With Embiid or Saric in the pick-and-roll, the possibilities would be endless with Monk on the floor as well.

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