Malachi Moreno Tests NBA Draft, Keeps Kentucky Option

Malachi Moreno, the 24‑year‑old forward who capped a 75‑74 win over LSU with a buzzer‑beating basket, said he will enter the NBA Draft but will keep the option to return to Kentucky if he withdraws. The decision allows him to receive professional feedback while maintaining college eligibility, a path many players take to gauge their readiness.