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Moreno projected as a likely first-round pick in 2027 NBA mock drafts
basketball2 months ago

Moreno projected as a likely first-round pick in 2027 NBA mock drafts

Early 2027 NBA mock drafts from ESPN, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, On3 and NBA Draft Room all project Kentucky seven‑foot center Malachi Moreno as a likely first‑round pick, with various outlets listing him around Nos. 20–31 (and in the 30s on ESPN’s board). Moreno, coming off an All‑SEC Freshman season, averaged 7.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.5 blocks in 22.6 minutes per game in 2025‑26 and chose to return to Kentucky to continue developing, aiming to solidify a first‑round selection next June.

via On3|
#2027-nba-draft#basketball#first-round-pick
Kentucky’s Moreno and Momcilovic Expected to Stay in College After NBA Combine, CBS Says
sports3 months ago

Kentucky’s Moreno and Momcilovic Expected to Stay in College After NBA Combine, CBS Says

CBS Sports predicts Malachi Moreno will return to Kentucky for his sophomore season and Milan Momcilovic will also stay in college, with potential destinations for Momcilovic if he withdraws including Kentucky, Louisville, St. John’s and UCLA; other outlets echo the stay-news, but the final decision isn’t known until the NCAA withdrawal deadline on May 27. Moreno’s decision was also tied to his five-on-five scrimmage absence at the combine, which some speculate UK encouraged to avoid risk while gathering feedback.

via A Sea Of Blue|
#college-basketball#kentucky-wildcats#malachi-moreno
Moreno in ESPN’s 2026 Mock: Mid‑Second Round Projection Sparks Return Talk
sports3 months ago

Moreno in ESPN’s 2026 Mock: Mid‑Second Round Projection Sparks Return Talk

ESPN’s Jeremy Woo projects Kentucky guard Malachi Moreno to go 43rd overall to the Brooklyn Nets in the 2026 NBA Draft, a mid-second-round spot that could keep him weighing a return for his sophomore season. The piece also notes Jayden Quaintance at 15th to the Bulls and Ugonna Onyenso at 50th to the Raptors, with Moreno's stock potentially rising through a strong pre-draft process and possible NBA Combine invites in Chicago (May 10–17).

via A Sea Of Blue|
#basketball#kentucky-wildcats#malachi-moreno