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Malachi Moreno Stays for Kentucky | College Basketball News
Malachi Moreno’s decision to return for his sophomore season is a massive win for Kentucky, as the seven-footer, now a top-2027 NBA draft prospect, commits to elevating his game and chasing deep playoff runs in Lexington. Coach Mark Pope, who spent the offseason nervously weighing the NBA option, is thrilled to keep their cornerstone intact. After a breakout freshman year that earned him All-SEC Freshman honors, Moreno’s development is now the focal point of Kentucky’s 2025-26 campaign. The Wildcats also fortified their playmaking with Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins, expected to start at the…
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