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Boys Basketball - Kentucky

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Malachi Moreno

Center
GREAT CROSSING HS
GEORGETOWN, KENTUCKY
SENIOR
Height: 7-FOOT-1
Press Release

Peak Performance

21.6

Average Points (per game)

14.9

Average Rebounds (per game)

3.7

Average Blocks (per game)

3.6

Average Assists (per game)
“Malachi has gradually developed into a player that can dominate many facets of a game on both ends of the floor. Defensively, the paint was off limits for opponents. He has an uncanny nose for defending and/or blocking a shot—one of those instincts where you either got it or you don't.”
Tim Glenn
Head Coach - Scott County High
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Athletic Excellence

The 7-foot-1, 240-pound senior center led the Warhawks to a 30-4 record and a berth in the state semifinals this past season. Moreno averaged 21.6 points, 14.9 rebounds, 3.7 blocks and 3.6 assists while shooting 71.5 percent from the floor. The McDonald’s All-American is ranked as the nation’s No. 23 recruit in the Class of 2025 by ESPN.

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Academic Achievement

Moreno has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play basketball at the University of Kentucky this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Moreno has volunteered locally tutoring special needs children and reading to elementary school students. He has also donated his time to multiple community service initiatives through his church youth group.