UNC Basketball: Kentucky freshmen vs. North Carolina seniors

Sep 13, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; North Carolina fans look on during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats during the Alumni Game at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; North Carolina fans look on during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats during the Alumni Game at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 7, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Edrice Bam Adebayo (3) dunks the ball against the Valparaiso Crusaders in the first half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Edrice Bam Adebayo (3) dunks the ball against the Valparaiso Crusaders in the first half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

Edrice “Bam Bam” Adebayo, forward, 6’10” 260 pounds

Kentucky’s leader in rebounding and blocks, averages 12.6 points, eight rebounds, 1.8 blocks per game; 54.5% field goal percentage, 66.7% free throw percentage.

With the exception of two games (Michigan State and Stephen F. Austin), Adebayo has scored in double figures every game this season.

His best games this season are:

  • 18 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks in a 97-92 loss to UCLA
  • 15 points, 12 rebounds and one block in 111-76 win against the University of Tennessee-Martin
  • 14 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks and two assists in 93-69 win against Canisius