College Basketball's Elite 8 Freshman During the 2016-17 Season So Far

6. Bam Adebayo, Kentucky Wildcats

Through 14 games, Bam Adebayo is right around where everyone expected the fifth-ranked recruit to be. With 2.1 win shares and .231 win shares per 40, he rates a single spot lower.

In 26 minutes per game, he's scoring 13.2 points, grabbing 7.4 rebounds and swatting 1.9 shots a game. Those are some big-time and big-man numbers, but there's much more to it.

We wouldn't know it from that video but Bam's 6'10" and weights in at 260 pounds. He's a power forward/center combo with the athleticism of a guard, plus outstanding shot-blocking ability.