Quickley named AP All-America honorable mention

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Kentucky sophomore guard Immanuel Quickley walks across the court during the game against Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-66 clinching the SEC regular season title. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

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After being named SEC Player of the Year last week, UK sophomore guard Immanuel Quickley was listed as an All-America honorable mention by the Associated Press.

Louisville’s Jordan Nwora was named to the Third Team. You can see the full list of AP All-Americans here. 

Quickley averaged 16.1 points per game, led the team in made three-pointers with 62 and averaged a team-high 42.8 percent three-point shooting. He also shot an impressive 92.3 percent from the free throw line on the season.

Here’s some links to look back at some of Quickley’s biggest moments from the 2019-2020 basketball season: 

Quickley rising in SEC award circles, Immanuel’s focus is elsewhere | Click here for UK vs. Florida photo gallery

Quickley drops 23 in win over Mizzou | Click here for UK vs. Missouri photo gallery

Quick Trigger: Immanuel puts up 30 points in Kentucky’s win over the Aggies 

UK guard trio puts in impressive performance, helps clinch regular-season SEC title | Click here for UK vs. Auburn photo gallery