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Former Kentucky Players Get No Love from NBA Rookie Peers

Former Kentucky players received little to no love from their peers in this season’s NBA rookie survey.

De’Aaron Fox received a few votes in various categories but Malik Monk and Bam Adebayo didn’t get much love at all.

Here is an excerpt:

Who will be the 2017-18 Kia Rookie of the Year?
1. Dennis Smith Jr., Dallas — 25.7%

2. Lonzo Ball, L.A. Lakers — 20.0%

3. Markelle Fultz, Philadelphia — 17.1%

4. Kyle Kuzma, L.A. Lakers — 5.7%
Donovan Mitchell, Utah — 5.7 %
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia — 5.7%

Which rookie will have the best career?