
Kentucky Eyes Russian Center Gleb Firsov as NBA Draft Contingency
Kentucky is scouting Gleb Firsov, a 21‑year‑old center playing for Parma Perm, as a potential recruit should Malachi Moreno enter the NBA Draft.
May 15, 2026
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Kentucky is scouting Gleb Firsov, a 21‑year‑old center playing for Parma Perm, as a potential recruit should Malachi Moreno enter the NBA Draft.

Kentucky has contacted Russian center Gleb Firsov, whose 6‑foot‑10 frame and offensive versatility could fill a depth role if sophomore forward Malachi Moreno remains in the NBA Draft.