Cyr Malonga had never played basketball before 2018. He was a 6-8 soccer star in the Congo, and was stopped on the street and asked to try basketball. his life has never been the same.
Malonga is now 6-11 and is playing high school basketball at Evangel Christian School in Louisville. He is a rising star in the 2023 class, and according to an article in Sports Illustrated, John Calipari has already shown interest in the big man.
The only offer Kentucky has issued for 2023 is Bronny James, but having a top-notch center so close to Lexington has not flown under Kentucky’s radar.