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Move-in day continues for Kentucky men's basketball. Four-star freshman Mason Williams and Furman transfer Alex Wilkins got the ball rolling

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Three Bluegrass Boys have made it to Kentucky's campus

It's been 10 days since Malachi Moreno announced he was withdrawing from the NBA Draft to return to Kentucky for his sophomore season. After the news

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Malachi Moreno called Mark Pope from a Lionel Messi match to share his NBA Draft Decision

Mark Pope's two most important moves this offseason were keeping Malachi Moreno from going to the NBA and bringing in Milan Momcilovic out of the

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Malachi Moreno believes Milan Momcilovic fits Mark Pope's offense 'perfectly'

The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline for NCAA players who wish to return next season is May 27. That means the window to announce a formal decision

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NBA Draft withdrawal deadline tracker: Who will stay in, return to college basketball?

Malachi Moreno is officially coming BACK to Kentucky!  The seven-footer announced the good news to the Big Blue Nation on Sunday night, pulling his

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WATCH: KSR Reacts to Malachi Moreno's return to Kentucky

Malachi Moreno will withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft and return to Kentucky for his sophomore season, sources tell KSR.  The standout center out of

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BREAKING: Malachi Moreno withdraws from NBA Draft, will return to Kentucky

Will Malachi Moreno return to Kentucky or keep his name in the 2026 NBA Draft? We won't have to wait long to find out now with just five days to go

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NBA executives believe Malachi Moreno and Milan Momcilovic should pull out of the draft

NBA mock drafts. We can't quit them. They seem to be part of the internet's daily routine since the draft lottery nearly two weeks ago. Today, we

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view after the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Malachi Moreno and Milan Momcilovic have less than a week to decide if they want to go pro or return to college. Both decisions, especially the

Jeff Goodman talks draft decisions for Malachi Moreno, Milan Momcilovic ahead of withdrawl deadline

Malachi Moreno has until 11:59 p.m. ET on May 27th to either return to college or keep his name in the NBA Draft pool. That's still eight days away.

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Malachi Moreno has plenty of leverage ahead of NBA Draft withdrawl deadline

The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline for NCAA players who wish to return next season is May 27. With just one week until final decisions must be

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2026 NBA Draft: 16 biggest stay, go decisions left for college basketball

We're inching closer and closer to the May 27th NBA Draft withdrawal deadline for college players. And the mock drafts are flying off shelves because

Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24), guard Jasper Johnson (2) and forward Braydon Hawthorne (right) celebrate from the bench during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Where ESPN's latest NBA mock draft projects Malachi Moreno

The latest NBA mock draft from ESPN’s Jeremy Woo was released following the NBA scouting combine. The draft is scheduled for June 23rd and 24th.  The

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NBA Mock Draft 2026: ESPN releases new predictions for all 60 picks after scouting combine

Big Blue Nation is on pins and needles ahead of the May 27 NBA Draft withdrawal deadline. Every new mock draft elicits a reaction. Will Kentucky get

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Parrish and Norlander Believe Malachi Moreno is Returning to Kentucky

The NBA Draft Combine doesn't technically end until Sunday, but the bulk of the action in Chicago is over, prompting a fresh wave of takeaways and

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UK Fans of the Day want a Post-Combine NBA Mock Draft

Mark Pope is in Chicago for the NBA Draft Combine, watching Malachi Moreno, Otega Oweh and Jayden Quaintance push toward their basketball dreams as

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How Mark Pope is approaching Malachi Moreno's draft decision

Malachi Moreno is meeting with several teams during the NBA Draft Combine. After working out with the New York Knicks on Tuesday, May 5, as part of

Feb 17, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) shoots the ball during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Malachi Moreno Meets With Four More NBA Teams After Knicks Workout

Kentucky basketball fans are impatiently waiting to learn what Malachi Moreno's future holds. The 7-foot center from Georgetown is considered a

Feb 14, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) shoots the ball over Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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Malachi Moreno Discusses Stay-or-Go Decision at the NBA Combine

They're playing basketball in Chicago, Illinois, at the 2026 NBA Combine. Well, technically, they aren't playing basketball just yet. The top NBA

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How the Kentucky Wildcats Shot the Ball at the NBA Combine

All eyes are on Kentucky center Malachi Moreno this week as he goes through the NBA Combine. One person who's watching closely is Great Crossing

Feb 14, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) dunks the ball over Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Great Crossing Coach Steve Page Talks About Malachi Moreno's Impending Draft Decision

The college basketball season showcased an all-time group of freshmen ready to make the leap to the NBA. After the NBA Draft Lottery results moved

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2026 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: Projecting all 60 picks after lottery results

We know Malachi Moreno is a hoss and a true seven-footer in shoes, but what about the official results from the folks in Chicago who will ultimately

See how Malachi Moreno measured in at the NBA Draft Combine

With the NBA Draft lottery in the rearview mirror, it’s time for NBA mock drafts! ESPN released its latest two-round mock draft, courtesy of Jeremy

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2026 NBA Draft: ESPN releases 2-round mock draft after lottery

For some strange reason, the NBA Draft Lottery was held in the middle of the afternoon on Mother's Day. Why? There is no logical explanation. The

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Where Moreno and Momcilovic Land in Post-Lottery NBA Mock Drafts

We have officially entered mock draft SZN -- and an important name continues to pop up.   The latest comes from Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports, who