Views from the 247Sports National Basketball team regarding the first live period in July are discussed.
The first of three live evaluation periods in July took place last week. This implies that college coaches were free to visit local circuits to assess players. July is one of the most crucial months in the recruiting calendar for prospects hoping to increase their national profile and win scholarships.
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The 247Sports National Basketball team, which consists of Eric Bossi, Travis Branham, Adam Finkelstein, Brandon Jenkins, and Dushawn London, was also on the road covering events across the country during this recent live period, and as such, they have a lot to say about a variety of topics. This led the team to share their thoughts in a new roundtable on recruiting.The guys from 247Sports National Basketball—Eric Bossi, Travis Branham, Adam Finkelstein, Brandon Jenkins, and Dushawn London—have a lot to say on a range of subjects because they were also traveling the nation covering games during this recent live time. This prompted the group to discuss their ideas in a fresh roundtable on hiring.
Malachi Moreno, a four-star center, has five official trips scheduled.
Malachi Moreno, a 4-star center from Georgetown (Ky.) Great Crossing, is proceeding with his recruitment.
The top-25 prospect listed Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisville, North Carolina, Notre Dame, and Ohio State in his top eight last month. He has already planned five official visits for the fall.
Moreno, who 247Sports ranks as the No. 3 center in the 2025 class and No. 25 overall, will make visits to Ohio State on September 6, North Carolina on September 13, Indiana on September 20, Arkansas on October 4, and Kentucky on October 11.
UK has not officially confirmed the date, but Big Blue Madness is anticipated to be the reason for his trip to Lexington.
This summer, the 230-pound, 6-foot-11 player has drawn attention with his skills. Moreno led his Indiana Elite travel squad to a runner-up position at the Adidas 3SSB Palmetto Road Championship following an outstanding performance at the NBPA Top 100 Camp in Orlando. A standout performance in the semifinals against top-5 prospect Koa Peat and the Compton Magic featured 21 points and 16 rebounds.
“He finished with a soft touch around the rim and came up with big defensive plays while totally dominating on the glass,” Eric Bossi, National Basketball Director of 247Sports, noted.
Mark Pope has made Moreno, who is anticipated to sign in November, his top objective ever since he was designated the new head coach of Kentucky back in April.
