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Predicting which players leave Kentucky as Transfer Portal approaches

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Mar 19, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) reacts after making a half court shot during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Mar 19, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) reacts after making a half court shot during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
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Malachi Moreno- leave 50/50

Malachi Moren
Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) shoots as Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) defends during the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images | Jeff Le-Imagn Images

The big man came into the year with a plan to back up Brandon Garrison and Jayden Quaintance. He ended up being forced into a starting role and did pretty well. There were definitely moments of growth, and the big man will need to develop. But he isn't a traditional Mark Pope big; he doesn't shoot or pass very well. He can get there, but he may choose to go somewhere he can play more back to the basket.

I think he leaves but it is a tossup.

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