Fantasy College Hoops: Player of the Month (Dec)

December's Player of the Month award goes to California's Tyrone Wallace. After losing 50% of their scoring from last season and hiring Cuonzo Martin away from Knoxville in April, 2014-15 could have easily been tabbed a rebuilding year for the Golden Bears. But that is certainly not the case thus far. They opened the season with a 10-2 record, with their only losses coming to #10 Texas and #6 Wisconsin. Wallace's production on both ends of the floor is the reason why California can battle their way into the top third of the Pac-12 and be that team no top seed wants to face in the 2nd round of the NCAA tournament.

Usually, the biggest jump in production for college players occurs between their freshmen and sophomore seasons. But in this case, Wallace took an extra year to blossom. The reason? Martin named him the starting point guard after playing his first two seasons off the ball. Although Wallace is learning the position on the fly, this will accelerate his development. And when sophomore wing Jabari Bird missed the entire month of December after suffering a stress fracture, Wallace shouldered even more of the offensive workload.

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In those seven games, Wallace averaged nearly 30 fantasy points. He shot 55-for-108 from the floor and grabbed over 9 rebounds per game. On the season, he is shooting 50% from the floor and 44% from downtown. Consistency is key in fantasy college hoops and Wallace has been one of the best producers at his position this season.

After coming from relative recruiting obscurity (RSCI #94 in 2012), the 6'5 junior should get an opportunity to play at the next level. The lanky lefty has great size for his position and a highly coveted, freakish wingspan. Today, Wallace is slotted as a borderline first round pick (#28) in the 2015 mock draft. If he returns for his senior campaign, he could solidify his draft status and even play his way into the middle of the first round.

But for now, congratulations T-Wall! You are December's Player of the Month presented by The Ace of Sports!