In Bleacher Report's latest mock draft, Maluach was projected to go a bit lower than the top three, but still found a nice home with the Dallas Mavericks at pick No. 11. If he were to end up with the Mavs, he can be the rim-protecting center that can allow for Anthony Davis to play power forward.

Khaman Maluach's Duke career lasted one season. On Sunday, the big man declared for the 2025 NBA draft after his freshman campaign: Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman projected Maluach to go No. 7 overall to the Toronto Raptors in his most recent mock draft.

Khaman Maluach, a 7-2 center from South Sudan who is still 18 years old, has been projected as a lottery pick. His agent confirmed late Saturday the Duke freshman will enter the NBA Draft.