The Kentucky Wildcats are casting a wide net as they try to fill out next season’s roster, looking beyond traditional high school recruits and college transfers to include international talent.
Among those prospects is 7‑foot‑3 center Luigi Suigo, who has been playing in the Serbian League and is now drawing attention from several powerhouse programs.
A Draft‑Driven Decision
Suigo’s immediate goal is to secure a spot in the NBA, but that path requires him to be ranked among the top 20 prospects, a benchmark that could push him to skip college altogether.
Early signals suggest he is leaning toward either BYU or Villanova, with the latter having been heavily involved in his recruitment.
The decision is not just personal; multiple programs, including Duke, North Carolina, and St. John’s, have publicly said they would not pursue Suigo if he remains in the draft, effectively clearing the field for the two schools he is considering.
Meanwhile, the Wildcats are turning their focus to another emerging name: Malachi Moreno, a player generating first‑round buzz despite not yet scrimmaging in a college setting.
Moreno’s rising profile adds another layer to Kentucky’s roster planning, as the coaching staff balances the allure of an international big man with the potential impact of a domestic prospect who could make an immediate splash.