Khaman Maluach Stats Tonight: How Did Duke Freshman Fare vs Kentucky?
Duke's highly touted freshman forward Khaman Maluach made his collegiate debut against Kentucky on Tuesday night. The 6'9", 220-pound forward played 19 minutes off the bench and finished with 2 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 block.
Maluach's performance was solid, but he struggled with fouls, picking up four in his limited minutes. He also missed all three of his field goal attempts. Despite his struggles, Maluach showed flashes of his potential, particularly on the defensive end. He was active in the paint and made several hustle plays.
Overall, Maluach's debut was a mixed bag. He showed some promise on the defensive end, but he needs to improve his offensive game and avoid foul trouble. It's still early in his career, but Maluach has the potential to be a valuable contributor for Duke this season.
Here is a more detailed look at Maluach's stats from the game:
- Points: 2
- Rebounds: 4
- Assists: 0
- Steals: 0
- Blocks: 1
- Field goal attempts: 3
- Field goals made: 0
- Free throw attempts: 2
- Free throws made: 2
- Minutes played: 19
- Fouls: 4
Maluach will look to build on his performance when Duke takes on Bellarmine on Friday night.