Malachi Moreno’s NBA Draft Surge

College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Malachi Moreno is turning heads again as he heads back to Kentucky for another season, quietly positioning himself as a potential lottery pick after initially being seen as a late-second-round prospect. Coach Pope is already calling him the best center in the country, and early 2027 mock drafts are already projecting him as a top-20 selection. With his seven-foot frame, elite shot-blocking, and strong playmaking, Moreno just needs to add strength and aggression to his game. NBA teams are watching closely — if he delivers this season, his ceiling could be sky-high. Support the show:Get a…