It’s hard to believe about a five-star prospect who represented his country in the Olympic Games at just 17 years old, but Duke basketball freshman [autotag]Khaman Maluach[/autotag] might not be getting talked about enough before the 2024-25 season.
New teammate Tyrese Proctor certainly thinks so, and in a Tuesday episode of The Brotherhood Podcast, the junior said he thinks Maluach can surprise some fans just by how his defensive presence affects other teams.
“People understand how good Man Man is,” Proctor said. “But I don’t think they understand the impact he has on the team. He’s really just, like, a protector.”
“Even if he’s just there, he’s in the back of your mind.”
Maluach, the tallest player on the roster, is listed at 7-foot-2. He’s already put together some impressive highlights in Basketball Africa League games, showcasing his shot-blocking ability but also teasing some perimeter shooting. He spent the summer in Paris representing South Sudan, and he and his teammates picked up the country’s first-ever Olympic win during pool play.