Malachi Moreno last night

[Smashcat]

Nice handle.

 

[megablue]

Assuming Garrison starts and Pope does not pick up an experienced big through the portal, how effective do folks think Moreno can be against quality competition next year ?? Is he ready to step up to that level of play ??

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Assuming Garrison starts and Pope does not pick up an experienced big through the portal, how effective do folks think Moreno can be against quality competition next year ?? Is he ready to step up to that level of play ??

Going to be tough to expect much from freshman who aren't phenoms. I have to imagine we're going to have at least one more experienced big. I don't really have a grasp on who we can expect back. But if all that's there is Garrison and Moreno (who imagine is maybe more of a PF/C hybrid), then we're going to have some room for a true center, or even a backup center we can use in a pinch.

 

[ala_kat2]

He will have to put on a lot of weight to be effective in the SEC. Looks like he could be a better version of Amari Williams if Pope wanted to use him that way. Hope he stays 2-3 years and we get to see the mature version of his talent. Still want to see him hit a mid-range jumper.

 

[ImTheVillageIdiot]

Showing an impressive assortment tools for a young man. Future is bright

 

[ThroughBlue]

Pope will get him where he needs to be. Kid is gonna be an excellent fit in this system

 

[jjsomer]

Will not be ready to contribute next year...body needs work, and needs work on quickness. A good 3-4 year player with good hands and skills.

We will need a big from the portal to go with Garrison.

 

[YardCat]

We need him to hit the juice, another 30lbs of muscle just to bang around in the SEC. He also needs to work on his hands becoming stronger to name a few things. He has a ways to go to help us next season.

 

[4849515878969812...]

I hope he is phenomenal here. However, just speaking about this video... it looks like he's playing against jr. high kids. Very low level of talent for the other team.

 

[Smashcat]

Going to be tough to expect much from freshman who aren't phenoms. I have to imagine we're going to have at least one more experienced big. I don't really have a grasp on who we can expect back. But if all that's there is Garrison and Moreno (who imagine is maybe more of a PF/C hybrid), then we're going to have some room for a true center, or even a backup center we can use in a pinch.

Yup. Need an experienced 'street fighter' inside.

 

[indianskid7220]

He will not be ready to contribute at a high level next year. Seen him play a couple times. He is very good for his age, but sec 4s and 5s will eat him alive right now. The skills are there, but he needs a lot more muscle before he’s ready to bang underneath.

 

[SkyPrince1]

I hope he is phenomenal here. However, just speaking about this video... it looks like he's playing against jr. high kids. Very low level of talent for the other team.

He should be at a prep school.

 

[bnewt]

yes he will need to improve his strength and quickness
needs to spend all summer with the strength coach & getting up shots
he could be pretty good in a year or so

 

[BarefootBeach]

This dude is an excellent prospect. I think we need 2 at every position, plus combos. One that can play some 2g and pg. And one that is big enough to play some center and pf. They don't have to be world beaters. Look how bad we are without a decent 3rd string pg. We can't defend the spot or run the offense and it is killing us.

 

[AzubuikeandFitch]

Assuming Garrison starts and Pope does not pick up an experienced big through the portal, how effective do folks think Moreno can be against quality competition next year ?? Is he ready to step up to that level of play ??

He's a project yr 1. Maybe spell the frontcourt for a few mins but I think he'll develop given time.

 

[uk78]

I've given up on any High School assessments when it comes to points given what is going on with Perry.

 

[BarefootBeach]

How do people know who will be a project 🤔. I do agree that it is probably best to assume very little production from high schoolers. Definitely can gauge transfers much better.

 

[Titpwhami2014]

Walked past him at Rupp on Saturday. Legit 7’0-7’1. Has the frame to put on muscle.

 

[Cawood86]

He needs about 20 pounds of muscle or more. SEC is loaded with grown men. Freshman can play but not like years ago.