NCAA Basketball: Fabulous freshman of 2016

Mar 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; From left to right McDonald's All-Americans Josh Jackson (11), Marques Bolden (1), Terrance Ferguson (6), and Jarrett Allen (31) who are all presently undecided on choice of college to attend pose for a group photo before the McDonald's High School All-American Game at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 25, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; View of the Kentucky Wildcats logo on the video board during practice for the semifinals of the midwest regional of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /

6. De’Aaron Fox (Kentucky)

De’Aaron Fox is a 6-foot-4, 171-pound point guard out of Katy, Texas, who is already being compared to former Kentucky basketball standout John Wall.

While I’m more inclined to pump the breaks a bit on that comparison, there’s no denying that Fox is an immensely talented athlete with a lot of upside.

Fox is listed as a point guard, but can comfortably move from one-position to the two-position. He’s a talented ball-handler and passer both in transition and in the half court. He’s a good facilitator and an even better scorer.

Fox is an aggressive offensive player which is what makes him so lethal when he’s running in transition. He’s active with or without the ball, and won’t hesitate to pull up off the dribble and call his own number.

With the talent surrounding Fox at Kentucky this season, he should have no problem flourishing in whatever role he finds himself in. He, Edrice “Bam” Adebayo and Malik Monk should compliment each other well on their way to an SEC conference title.

Next: 5. Lonzo Ball

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