Malachi Moreno Tests NBA Draft, Can Return to Kentucky

Malachi Moreno, 24, will enter the NBA Draft but can return to Kentucky Basketball if he decides to withdraw. He confirmed the move on Instagram, stating, “If I’m back in college next season, it’ll be right here with Big Blue Nation.”

Moreno’s decision allows him to receive NBA scouting feedback while preserving his college eligibility, a common path for players seeking to improve before a professional leap. He finished his freshman season with 7.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, shooting 58.2% from the field and starting 30 of 36 games.