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Orlando Magic Prospect Watch: Early Introduction

By David Iwanowski

January 5, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) moves to the basket against the defense of California Golden Bears guard Stephen Domingo (31) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 5, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) moves to the basket against the defense of California Golden Bears guard Stephen Domingo (31) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Malik Monk, Kentucky Wildcats
Jan 3, 2017; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) shoots the ball against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Texas A&M 100-58. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

Malik Monk, Kentucky

If you follow college basketball at all, you have probably heard of Malik Monk.

The 6-foot-3 freshman has made a name for himself after being the key to his Kentucky team pulling off victories against Michigan State and North Carolina on national TV.

Monk shot 7 for 11 from three en route to a 23-point performance at Madison Square Garden in a big win against Michigan State, and he topped that with a 47-point performance against a tough North Carolina team that mostly had a strong defensive guard in Kenny Williams on him. He was able to score from everywhere, creating his own shot as well as moving off the ball to get good shot opportunities.

Monk is averaging 22.6 points per game on 51.6 percent from the field and 43.4 percent from three. He may be the best scorer in this draft and would fit the biggest need for the Magic.

He is a bit undersized and can improve his defense and playmaking, but at 18 years old and with the athleticism he has, the Magic should definitely look at him as a potential pick to help their offense.