Malachi Moreno
Created on 7/31/25. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-11
Weight: 230
College: Kentucky
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 10/24/2006
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
Pros:
Decent low post scorer
Adequate shooter for a big man, has stretch big potential
Excels at scoring on the move
Solid rebounder
Fairly solid shot blocker
Above average athlete
Cons:
Inconsistent outside shooter
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can be too passive on offense
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Summary:
Malachi Moreno is an athletic, energetic big man that will play at Kentucky for the upcoming season. He projects to be a rim protector at the NBA level, but he will need to be ore assertive on offense. Currently, he projects to go in the late first to the second round range for the 2027 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Games Scouted:
4/1/25 2025 McDonald’s High-School All-American Game
4/12/25 2025 Nike Hoop Summit
11/11/25 Kentucky vs. Louisville
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