Malik Ahmad Monk is an American professional basketball player currently making his mark with the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. He played one stellar season of college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, earning consensus second-team All-American honors in 2017 and famously setting a freshman scoring record with 47 points against North Carolina in December 2016.

A highly-touted prospect, Monk was selected 11th overall in the first round of the 2017 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets. Before joining the Kings, he also showcased his offensive talent with the Los Angeles Lakers. Throughout his career, Monk has been recognized for his explosive scoring ability, making him an exciting player to watch.