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NBA draft prospect breakdown: Malik Monk's explosiveness and scoring ability have people drooling

The Mavericks have the No. 9 pick in the NBA draft (June 22). This is the eighth in a series breaking down the top prospects.

Malik Monk

Guard, Kentucky: 6-4, 197 pounds

Stats for freshman season: 19.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists. Also shot 39.7-percent from 3-point range and 82.2-percent from the line in 32.2 minutes per game (38 games).

College career: He showed explosive scoring ability, both from the perimeter and being able to finish above the rim. He has the best no-step vertical of any player in the draft at 36.