NEW: Incoming Kentucky freshman Malachi Moreno has a message for the BBN ahead of next season. “We’re going to win a lot, and we’re going to make some noise…”
In the run-up to his first season with the Wildcats, Kentucky native Malachi Moreno, an official commit for the 2025–26 squad, has shown off on some of the biggest stages in pre-college basketball. The seven-foot, four-star recruit finished with nine points, five rebounds, and two blocks off the bench in the McDonald’s All-American game this past Tuesday, showcasing his versatility in a role that might end up being similar to the one he plays in Lexington next
In addition to his impressive efficiency, Moreno finished the game with a 4/5 shooting percentage and even made a corner triple at one point. There are plenty of positive indicators and good data for the ‘Cats commit.
Following a stellar high school performance in which he led Great Crossing to the State Championship in a victory over Bowling Green at Rupp Arena, this performance follows suit. Moreno had 24 points, 15 rebounds, 3
Moreno discussed Kentucky’s next season with reporters before the All-American game, stating, “We are coming in, we are going to work hard, we are going to win a lot, and we are going to create some noise like he did this year.”
