Duke freshman big man Khaman Maluach is headed to the NBA draft
- Duke freshman center Khaman Maluach declared for the 2025 NBA draft.
- The South Sudan native played one season for Duke, starting every game.
- The 7-foot-2 freshman averaged 8.6 points and 6.6 rebounds.
- Coach Jon Scheyer said, "His best years are by far in front of him."
- His declaration means Duke loses one of its top players.
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Here is the latest ACC sports news from The Associated Press
UNDATED (AP) — Duke freshman big man Khaman Maluach is jumping to the NBA. The program announced Sunday in a social media post that the 7-foot-2, 250-pound Maluach would go the one-and-done route after helping the Blue Devils reach the…
Duke freshman big man Khaman Maluach is headed to the NBA draft
Duke freshman big man Khaman Maluach is jumping to the NBA. The program announced Sunday in a social media post that the 7-foot-2, 250-pound Maluach would go the one-and-done route after helping the Blue Devils reach the Final Four. Maluach’s move was first reported late Saturday by The News & Observer of Raleigh, and underclassmen had until 11:59 p.m. that night to meet the NBA deadline to declare themselves as eligible for the June draft. “His…
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