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: Mid to Late 1st Round
Pros:
Solid low post scorer
Adequate shooter for a big man, has stretch big potential
Excels at scoring on the move
Fairly solid playmaker for his size
Good rebounder
Decent defender
Fairly solid shot blocker
Above average athlete
Cons:
Inconsistent outside shooter
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Needs to expand upon his low post moves
Can be too passive on offense
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 mid to late first 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
11/10/26 Kentucky vs. Kansas
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