A pair of future Wildcats will bring the title “All-American” with them to Lexington.
Daimion Collins and Nolan Hickman were among the honorees on the 2021 Naismith National High School All-America teams. Collins was one of five players named to the third team. Hickman secured a spot as an Honorable Mention.
This is nothing new to either UK signee. Both players were selected to the McDonald’s All-American roster, but unfortunately they will not get to display their talents to a nationally televised audience. The annual showcase of high school superstars was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.
Collins, a 6-foot-9 forward ranked as the No.