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Big Blue Nation is on pins and needles ahead of the May 27 NBA Draft withdrawal deadline. Every new mock draft elicits a reaction. Will Kentucky get

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Parrish and Norlander Believe Malachi Moreno is Returning to Kentucky

The NBA Draft Combine doesn't technically end until Sunday, but the bulk of the action in Chicago is over, prompting a fresh wave of takeaways and

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UK Fans of the Day want a Post-Combine NBA Mock Draft

Mark Pope is in Chicago for the NBA Draft Combine, watching Malachi Moreno, Otega Oweh and Jayden Quaintance push toward their basketball dreams as

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How Mark Pope is approaching Malachi Moreno's draft decision

Malachi Moreno is meeting with several teams during the NBA Draft Combine. After working out with the New York Knicks on Tuesday, May 5, as part of

Feb 17, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) shoots the ball during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Malachi Moreno Meets With Four More NBA Teams After Knicks Workout

Kentucky basketball fans are impatiently waiting to learn what Malachi Moreno's future holds. The 7-foot center from Georgetown is considered a

Feb 14, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) shoots the ball over Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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Malachi Moreno Discusses Stay-or-Go Decision at the NBA Combine

They're playing basketball in Chicago, Illinois, at the 2026 NBA Combine. Well, technically, they aren't playing basketball just yet. The top NBA

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How the Kentucky Wildcats Shot the Ball at the NBA Combine

All eyes are on Kentucky center Malachi Moreno this week as he goes through the NBA Combine. One person who's watching closely is Great Crossing

Feb 14, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) dunks the ball over Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Great Crossing Coach Steve Page Talks About Malachi Moreno's Impending Draft Decision

The college basketball season showcased an all-time group of freshmen ready to make the leap to the NBA. After the NBA Draft Lottery results moved

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2026 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: Projecting all 60 picks after lottery results

We know Malachi Moreno is a hoss and a true seven-footer in shoes, but what about the official results from the folks in Chicago who will ultimately

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See how Malachi Moreno measured in at the NBA Draft Combine

With the NBA Draft lottery in the rearview mirror, it’s time for NBA mock drafts! ESPN released its latest two-round mock draft, courtesy of Jeremy

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2026 NBA Draft: ESPN releases 2-round mock draft after lottery

For some strange reason, the NBA Draft Lottery was held in the middle of the afternoon on Mother's Day. Why? There is no logical explanation. The

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Where Moreno and Momcilovic Land in Post-Lottery NBA Mock Drafts

We have officially entered mock draft SZN -- and an important name continues to pop up.   The latest comes from Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports, who

Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24), guard Jasper Johnson (2) and forward Braydon Hawthorne (right) celebrate from the bench during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

New NBA mock draft projects Malachi Moreno as a first round pick

Malachi Moreno is currently going through the NBA's pre-draft process, but Mark Pope wants to settle any nerves that the Big Blue Nation might have

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Mark Pope believes Malachi Moreno will be the best center in college basketball next season

Kentucky center Malachi Moreno is in the midst of testing the NBA Draft waters. The 7-foot freshman center recently had a workout with the New York

Feb 28, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) spins to the basket around Vanderbilt Commodores forward Jalen Washington (13) during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

NBA Scouts Share Pre-NBA Combine Thoughts Kentucky Center Malachi Moreno's Draft Stock

The college basketball transfer portal opened for business on April 7. For the last month, Mark Pope has been assembling his third Kentucky

Dec 23, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with center Malachi Moreno (24) during the second half against the Bellarmine Knights at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky Transfer Portal Insight from a Different Perspective

Three Kentucky men's basketball players were among the 73 total players invited to participate in this month's 2026 NBA Draft Combine.   The NBA

Malachi Moreno one of three Wildcats invited to 2026 NBA Draft Combine

Occam's razor tells us that the simplest explanation is often the correct one. This applies in the sport of horse racing.   Ahead of the 151st

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Collin Chandler's Transfer Forced Kenny McPeek to Rename a Horse

The 2026 NBA Draft will be heavily impacted by the NIL market in college basketball, with just 71 early entrants filing paperwork this year. Even

2026 NBA Draft: Early entry list features just 71 players, lowest since 2003

The transfer portal has already picked apart Kentucky's 2025-26 roster. Five Wildcats (well, six if you count Denzel Aberdeen) from last season have

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Malachi Moreno, Kam Williams provide a foundation for Mark Pope to build upon

In the very likely scenario that Malachi Moreno plays college basketball next season, it will be at Kentucky. That's welcome news for the Cats, who

Malachi Moreno’s decision keeps an important Kentucky dream alive

Kentucky is expected to have its center of the future back for year two in Lexington, as Malachi Moreno is planning to return for his sophomore

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Malachi Moreno signs return deal with Kentucky, will test draft waters

Malachi Moreno has signed a return deal to bring him back to Lexington for his sophomore campaign while also testing the draft waters, sources tell

Behind-the-scenes of Malachi Moreno's return to Kentucky

Big Blue Nation is defined by passion. There's a burning thirst for success, and when that thirst is left unquenched, Kentucky fans let it be known.

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Kentucky Basketball Understands and Embraces the Outside Noise

One of the biggest offseason dominoes to fall for Kentucky is Malachi Moreno -- both physically and metaphorically. The 7-0, 250-pound center out of

Where things stand with Malachi Moreno's stay/go decision at Kentucky

Kentucky basketball fans dreamed of driving a Ferrari. We did not get a sports car, but still had some fun off-roading on a bumpy trail with a Jeep