Seen at the World Cup in the colors of South Sudan, when he was only 16 years old, Khaman Maluach revealed his choice for the upcoming season, and he opted for Duke. Courted by Kansas, UCLA but also Kentucky, Team Ignite and even NBL teams, the 2m18 pivot will complete an exceptional recruitment since the Blue Devils had already attracted Cooper Flagg, Isaiah Evans, Patrick Ngongba, Kon Knueppel and Darren Harris !
“It’s the hardest decision I’ve ever made. I felt like I could succeed anywhere, but I felt most comfortable at Duke.” Maluach reacted. “All the schools that were recruiting me have great programs, but in terms of my development and the relationships I built with the coaches, this was the best. »
A record wingspan of almost 3 meters!
Announced in the Top 3 of the 2025 Draft, Maluach will headline the World Team at the next Hoop Summit, and he will challenge the United States of… Flagg, Ngongba and Evans. “It will be something exciting. I expect great competition with my future teammates. This will allow us to strengthen our ties. It’s an important meeting to show our talent” continues the future center of Duke.
MVP of the last Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa camp then elected best defender of the BWB Global camp at the All-Star Weekend, Maluach has only been playing basketball for five years, but his measurements and his dazzling progress leave scouts dreaming. For example, its wingspan was measured at 2m95! This is more than Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama, whom he will meet at the Paris Olympic Games.
“I use this wingspan to counter, get rebounds and dunk whenever I can” he concludes. “I love watching basketball. I watch a lot of Giannis, Joel Embiid, Victor… Chet, Anthony Davis… I watch everyone, and I try to learn. »
