Tom Leach predicts what Kentucky's Malachi Moreno will do
Tom Leach has made a prediction regarding Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno's future. Moreno is currently evaluating his options after entering the NBA draft, with many analysts suggesting he should return for another year at Kentucky. Leach believes it makes the most sense for Moreno to come back to college, which aligns with the general consensus among experts.
- ▪Malachi Moreno is considering whether to stay in the NBA draft or return to Kentucky for his sophomore year.
- ▪Tom Leach predicts that Moreno will return to Kentucky next season.
- ▪Most mock drafts currently have Moreno projected as a second round pick.
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