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Kentucky Wildcat News: UK players and targets at the Combine
TL;DR
Kentucky Wildcats players, including Jayden Quaintance and Malachi Moreno, are participating in the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago to improve their draft stock. Both are aiming for high selections, with Quaintance likely a lottery pick and Moreno projected for the late first round.
Key points
- Kentucky Wildcats players at NBA Draft Combine
- Jayden Quaintance is a lottery pick
- Malachi Moreno projected for late first round
- Players aim to improve draft stock
- Major question about Moreno's return to Kentucky
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Malachi Moreno #24 of the Kentucky Wildcats shoots the ball against the Santa Clara Broncos during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Good morning, BBN!
Players have headed to Chicago to participate in this year’s NBA Draft Combine, as many look to bolster their draft stock heading into the final surge of Draft season. For the Kentucky Wildcats, there are several players and familiar names to the BBN that are taking the court to work out for NBA scouts.
For former players Jayden Quaintance and Malachi Moreno, they both measured out and participated in drills for teams as they look to keep first-round grades heading into the interview portion of the Draft. While JQ seems like a lottery lock at this point, Moreno does continue to trend in the late first round range. Will he return to Lexington? That is the major question.
Recruiting-wise, this Draft Combine also plays an important role. Specifically with Milan Momcilovic.
The Iowa State transfer is currently sitting at a late first round to early second-round grade. Will that be enough to pull him from the league and back into college basketball? If so, he fills the role as a major star that Mark Pope can land.
The offseason is about to kick back off with the withdrawal deadline coming. Should be a fun one to watch.
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Q&A
Which Kentucky Wildcats players are participating in the NBA Draft Combine 2026?
Jayden Quaintance and Malachi Moreno are the key players from the Kentucky Wildcats participating in the 2026 NBA Draft Combine.
What are the draft projections for Jayden Quaintance and Malachi Moreno?
Jayden Quaintance is expected to be a lottery pick, while Malachi Moreno is trending towards the late first round.
Will Malachi Moreno return to Kentucky after the NBA Draft Combine?
It remains uncertain if Malachi Moreno will return to Lexington after participating in the NBA Draft Combine.
