Malachi Moreno selects his all-time Kentucky basketball starting lineup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Kentucky basketball prospect Malachi Moreno recently identified his all-time starting five and sixth man for the program. The selection process highlights his perspective as a lifelong fan of the team. Moreno chose John Wall at point guard and Malik Monk at the two-guard position. Jack “Goose” Givens received the nod for the small forward spot, while Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins were selected to fill the power forward and center positions, respectively. Reed Sheppard was named the sixth man in the lineup. The exercise serves as a reflection of the program's history and the players who have shaped the Kentucky basketball tradition. Moreno, who grew up following the team, expressed these choices during a recent interaction with the university's media team.
- •Malachi Moreno included John Wall and Malik Monk as his starting backcourt.
- •Jack “Goose” Givens, Anthony Davis, and DeMarcus Cousins make up the frontcourt.
- •Reed Sheppard was designated as the sixth man for the roster.
- •The selections reflect players who became icons during their time in Lexington.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Malachi Moreno lists his all-time Kentucky starting 5 plus 1
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