Malachi Moreno’s Big Leap Back | College Basketball News

Malachi Moreno’s decision to return for his sophomore season is a major win for Kentucky, as the seven-footer exploded onto the scene last year with nearly eight points and six rebounds per game—stepping up when it mattered most. Once considered a bench player, injuries opened the door, and Moreno seized it, showcasing rare passing ability for his size that’s already earning him breakout hype, including a nod from Dick Vitale. With a full offseason under the new coaching staff, he’s poised to add physicality and become an unstoppable force in the paint—potentially locking himself into first-round draft status by 2027 if he continues this trajectory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b545f8d06f1369d2