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Louisville Basketball: 5 Impact Players For The UK vs. UofL Game

By Derek Snyder

Dec 26, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Murray (23) brings the ball down court during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals guard Damion Lee (0) at Rupp Arena. Kentucky won 75-73. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Murray (23) brings the ball down court during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals guard Damion Lee (0) at Rupp Arena. Kentucky won 75-73. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 17, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) smiles after scoring a three point bucket during a game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) smiles after scoring a three point bucket during a game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /

Season Stats: 28 min, 19.4 points per game, 2.6 rebounds per game, and 2.4 assists per game

This is easily going to be the player that will decide who will win this game on Wednesday. Monk is currently leading the Wildcats in scoring and will be looking to continue his hot shooting, which won Kentucky the game against North Carolina on Saturday.

As only a freshman, Monk has become one of the best guards in the entire country under John Calipari. Not only is he one of the main reasons why Kentucky is so good, but he is the main reason why they will be heading towards the Final Four come March.

Not to mention, he just put up a career-high in points against the Tar Heels with 47. Monk hit 8 three pointers on the way to a slim, three point victory for the Cats.

With that being said, the Cards have to defend this guy on the perimeter. Laziness on defense will kill Louisville if they can’t defend the perimeter at a high level for 40 minutes.

All we can hope for is that Monk has an off game, but they cannot count on that whatsoever.

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