Malachi Moreno ranked among top college basketball centers ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Malachi Moreno enters his sophomore season ranked as the ninth-best center in college basketball by Sports Illustrated. The evaluation highlights his impressive mobility and rebounding ability from his freshman year. Moreno opted to return to Kentucky despite being mocked as a first-round NBA draft pick. Expectations are high for him to improve significantly this season, with fans hoping he becomes a leading player for the team.
- •Moreno averaged 6.3 rebounds per game last season.
- •He was selected in several mock drafts as a first-round pick.
- •Kentucky fans expect him to take a significant leap this season.
- •Moreno's ranking puts him behind Louisville's Flory Bidunga and others.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Malachi Moreno listed among best college basketball centers ahead of the 2026-27 season
"Malachi Moreno is in the top-10 list with some big names.
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