Malachi Moreno is another talented in-state player whom the Kentucky Wildcats are considering.

Zack Geoghegan of Kentucky Sports Radio reports that Moreno was contacted directly by head coach Mark Pope. Moreno performs at Great Crossing in Georgetown, Kentucky. In the class of 2025, the 6-foot-11, 210-pound center is rated as a 4-star recruit.

According to 247 Sports, Moreno is the top player from Kentucky, the third-best center in the class, and the 27th-best player in the country. He has already accepted a number of significant offers. Baylor, Arkansas, Iowa, Alabama, Louisville, and a few more are among them.

He only has one visit, though, which was to Iowa on Oct. 7. Per MaxPreps, Moreno played in 37 games last season and averaged 16 points per game, hauling in 13.3 rebounds per game as well.

The Cats have been extremely fortunate to have access to top-tier in-state players in the past, such as four-star Reed Sheppard, who is anticipated to depart Lexington after just one season as a lottery pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

The best player in the state, 6-foot-2, 4-star commit from Lyon County High School, Travis Perry, will bring skill to Kentucky.

Though it is hoped that Pope and colleagues will be able to guarantee Moreno playing time, he will undoubtedly receive offers from other schools. Additionally, Moreno should strongly consider Kentucky given the team’s roster, which should include less five-star commits.

The Cats will probably keep going after the standout big man.