Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report has Kentucky center Malachi Moreno going in the first round of his latest NBA Mock Draft.
Wasserman has Moreno heading to the Cleveland Cavaliers with pick No. 29, which is significant because the projections come after the NBA Draft Combine.
Jayden Quaintance is at pick No. 15 and Otega Oweh is in the second round at No. 49.
Here is an excerpt:
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Spurs): Malachi Moreno (Kentucky)
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Position: C | Size: 7’0″, 250 lbs | Age: 19
Pro Comp: Dominick Barlow
Malachi Moreno opted out of scrimmaging at the NBA combine, a sign he’s comfortable with his draft range or NIL offer from Kentucky.
He’ll draw interest from teams that covet his size, movement and instincts for rim protection, offensive rebounding and passing.
