Maluach is the fourth Duke player to make an early jump to the NBA draft, starting with freshman wing Kon Knueppel and junior guard Tyrese Proctor. Last week, freshman star Cooper Flagg — named The Associated Press national player of the year in early April — joined the list as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick.

Duke center Khaman Maluach has officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, adding another layer of intrigue to an already loaded class. The 7-foot-2 freshman announced his decision late on April 26, meeting the early entrant deadline just in time.

Duke big man Khaman Maluach is jumping to the NBA, where he is a potential top-10 pick after helping the Blue Devils reach the Final Four.