Khaman Maluach

Updated on 6/26/25.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 7-2
Weight: 250
College: Duke
Classification: Freshman
Country: South Sudan
Birthdate: 9/14/2006

2025 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 5
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2025 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 10 by the Houston Rockets
(Rights traded to the Phoenix Suns)

Pros:

Strong finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on the move
Decent low post scorer
Decent shooter for a big man, has stretch big potential
Solid rebounder
Good defender
Solid shot blocker
Very good athlete
Has good hands

Cons:

Inconsistent outside shooter
Can struggle to score in traffic
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can be too passive on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively

Summary:

Khaman Maluach is a very athletic big man that could end up being a top 5 pick in the 2025 draft. He can space the floor and knock down jumpers, and he has great size and athleticism that enables him to excel at making hustle plays on both ends of the floor. He’s shown good footwork to defend both out on the perimeter and in the paint, and he played well for South Sudan in their team’s 101-100 loss to Team USA on July 20th. He is a very talented center that could end up being a solid rim protector in the NBA.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Page

Games Scouted:
4/13/24 2024 Nike Hoop Summit
7/20/24 South Sudan vs. USA
11/12/24 Duke vs. Kentucky
11/22/24 Duke vs. Arizona
11/26/24 Duke vs. Kansas
12/4/24 Duke vs. Auburn
2/22/25 Duke vs. Illinois
3/23/25 Duke vs. Baylor
3/27/25 Duke vs. Arizona
3/29/25 Duke vs. Alabama
4/5/25 Duke vs. Houston

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