Kentucky's Malik Monk wins Jerry West Award as nation's top shooting guard

LOS ANGELES - Malik Monk of Kentucky has won the Jerry West shooting guard of the year trophy at the College Basketball Awards.

Monk received the award from its namesake in a nationally televised presentation in downtown Los Angeles on Friday night. The SEC freshman of the year has declared for the NBA draft.

Monk led the SEC with a 37 percent shooting average and his 19.8 scoring average was second-best in the league.

The men's and women's John R. Wooden Award winners for national player of the year will be announced later.