Kentucky Wildcat News: UK players and targets at the Combine
Several Cats and a big recruiting target are in Chicago.
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?