Kentucky's Malachi Moreno projected as lottery pick in 2027 NBA mock draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:08 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno is now projected as a lottery pick for the 2027 NBA draft. After returning to Kentucky instead of declaring for the 2026 draft, Moreno is expected to enhance his skills and draft stock throughout the upcoming season. Coach Mark Pope regards him as the best center nationally, and his notable defensive and passing abilities have caught the attention of scouts. A recent mock draft has him going as high as the 11th overall pick, pending further development this season.
- •Moreno is currently with the Kentucky Wildcats.
- •He was projected as an early second-round pick before returning.
- •He is noted for his shot-blocking and playmaking skills.
- •Coach Mark Pope hails him as the nation's top center.
- •Mock drafts place him as the 11th pick in the 2027 draft.
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — A new 2027 mock draft has Kentucky's Malachi Moreno as a lottery pick
"Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno is expected to be a first round pick in next year's NBA draft, and a new mock draft has him as a lottery pick.
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