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Malachi Moreno to Test NBA Draft, Can Return to Kentucky

Published April 6, 2026 · Updated April 7, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Kentucky guard Malachi Moreno will test NBA Draft waters while keeping the option to return to the Wildcats if he withdraws.

Malachi Moreno, 24, will enter the NBA Draft but can return to Kentucky basketball if he decides to withdraw. The 7‑footer posted the news on Instagram, saying he would be back in college next season if he stays. The move lets him receive feedback from scouts while preserving his college eligibility.

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