Malachi Moreno DISRESPECTED By College Basketball Rankings, Mark Pope Predicts INSANE Season?

Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno earns just the 9th-best center ranking from Sports Illustrated - yet Coach Mark Pope boldly claims Moreno could be the top big man in college basketball. Is national perception missing Kentucky’s breakout star? Lance Dawe unpacks Moreno’s NBA prospects, his offseason transformation, and why the Wildcats prioritized him above all roster moves. Can Moreno’s sophomore leap vault Kentucky toward elite status? The show spotlights Kentucky’s unique blend of length and athleticism, raising the question: Could the Wildcats’ defense outshine their high-powered offense? Key analysis covers Zoom Diallo’s playmaking, Wilkins’ turnover risk, and the rim-protecting duo of Moreno and Franck Kepnang. Lance Dawn explores how Mark Pope’s roster versatility - and a relentless defensive focus - might be Kentucky’s secret weapon in the hunt for a Final Four run. Will this squad's physicality and smart play finally silence national doubters?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master.  Use promo code S H 5 College for five percent off your first order.   SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepodLARINECO Give Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. It’s time to put your knowledge to the test with College Football Pick’Em from FanDuel.  Download the FanDuel app and play College Football Pick'Em for free. Only on FanDuel.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.