Ht/Wt: 7'0.5" / 243 lbs
Position: C
Team: Kentucky
Class: Sophomore

2026 Draft Profile - Malachi Moreno

My NBA Draft: Malachi Moreno is a skilled, intelligent center with impressive passing instincts, rebounding ability and defensive awareness. He moves well for a 6-foot-11 big, can protect the rim without being purely stationary and shows particularly intriguing playmaking ability from the elbows and high post. Moreno needs to become physically stronger, as powerful opponents can move him off his spots, and his finishing through contact and perimeter shooting remain inconsistent. Overall, he projects as a potentially versatile NBA center whose passing and defensive intelligence could make him a valuable starter if he becomes stronger and expands his offensive range.




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