Kentucky basketball will welcome another talented recruiting class next season, including guard Malik Monk out of Bentonville, Arkansas.

At 6-foot-4, 185-pounds Monk is a shooting guard that has the ability to play both with and without the ball.

"I can play point and I can play off the ball," said Monk. "I'm used to playing off the ball, but I'm used to playing with the ball too. So it will be perfect for me and Fox."

Monk will join De'Aaron Fox in Kentucky's backcourt next season and will attempt to pick up where Tyler Ulis and Jamal Murray left off. One of Monk's biggest attributes is his overall athleticism and quickness.

"I'm fast. I've got to show that off more, my athletic ability and how fast I am," said Monk. "I just got to show that off more."

Scout.com national analyst Evan Daniels says Monk can also be a lock down defender.

"I think he's going to be a really good defender," said Daniels. "When he's dialed in and playing hard, he can be a lock down guy."

One area Monk needs to improve, is shooting.

"I wouldn't call him a great shooter," said Daniels. "He's an okay shooter, getting better. He's improved a lot over the course of his high school career, and he's also a really good transition player because of his athleticism and speed. He can get to the rim and adjust his shots."

"I've been working on my low post game because if I have a smaller guard on me I can do something with that," said Monk.

Monk has a quiet personality off the court, but he is preparing himself for the spotlight at Kentucky.

"I don't know if I'm ready for it, but I'm going to have to be."