Malachi Moreno Stays, Gabe Dynes Joins Kentucky Frontcourt

0:00On April 19, Kentucky Wildcats fans got good news on the front court. Malachi Moreno, their 7-foot-1 freshman center, is set to anchor the middle next season. Last year he dropped 7.8 points, grabbed 6.3 rebounds, dished 1.8 assists, and swatted 1.5 blocks per. Game, shooting over 58% from the field. He stepped up a starter when plans changed. Moreno's testing the NBA draft waters right now, but word is, he'll pull out and stay in Lexington for year 2. Coach Mark Pope didn't count on him playing big minutes as a true freshman, but he balled out anyway. Expectations of Sky High fans see him exploding with double doubles in rim protection in the SEC. Still, Pope needs solid backup depth behind him to keep the rotation fresh. Intergave dines, a 7-foot-5 Kentucky native from Independence, who's hitting the transfer portal from USC. Last season he averaged 2.9 points, 2.3 boards, and 1 block in limited minutes as a backup.

1:02Dines brings rare athleticism for his size. Block shots everywhere, catches Lobs easy, and flashes passing vision. He could spell Moreno perfectly on defense, even if rebounding in the SEC as a question mark. Wildcats staying stacked up front looks real promising.