Duke Blue Devils center Khaman Maluach (9) cheers as the Duke Blue Devils cut down the nets after beating the Alabama Crimson Tide in the East Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center.

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Khaman Maluach’s Physical Attributes- Know Height, Weight, Wingspan, And More About 2025 NBA Draft No. 10 Pick

Khaman Maluach's physical profile makes him one of the most prominent rookies in the 2025-26 season.

Khaman Maluach was one of the eye-pleasing center prospects for the NBA draft and the Phoenix Suns zeroed in on South Sudanese with the 10th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. He has a made a rise from South Sudan national team and went to play for Duke Blue Devils. The 7-foot-2 center is looking like one of the most promising young basketball prospects. Maluach could be the top-5 picks at the 2025 NBA draft. Maluach averaged 17.5 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game over his six performances for the Ugandan club City Oilers for the 2024 BAL season.

Maluach also participated in the 2023 FIBA World Cup and became the third-youngest in the tournament’s history when he represented South Sudan aged 16. The 18-year-old also featured in the Olympics and played against the star-studded Team USA. He scored 7 points, 3 rebounds and 1 block against the USA featuring LeBron James, Steph Curry, Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid. He announced his commitment to Duke in March 2024 and he chose this team over UCLA, Kentucky, and Kansas.

MAN MAN TO PHX‼️👿🌞🔟@khaman_maluach ➡️ @Suns pic.twitter.com/K6Ccqsn1JY
— Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) June 26, 2025

Khaman Maluach Age

According to his 2025 NBA Draft profile, Khaman Maluach was born on September 14, 2006 in Rumbek, a town in Lakes State, South Sudan. It means he is currently 18 years old.

Khaman Maluach Height and Weight

Khaman Maluach is 7 feet 2 inches tall, which allows him to counter small defenders and make opportunities for the team. The BAL star weighs 252.8 lbs. Maluch can run the floor well and convert in transition at a high rate. He has the ability to anchor the defense.

All Khaman Maluach’s made three pointers this past season pic.twitter.com/RAlz6T3wCz
— The Diaspora Drop (@DiasporaDrop) June 21, 2025

Khaman Maluach Wingspan

Maluach has a 7-foot-5 wingspan with an 9-foot-8 standing reach. His wingspan can impact opposition team’s shooting and its flow offensively. The Duke freshman has a 24.0 no step vertical and 30.0 maximum vertical at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine. The 18-year-old is a rim protector, and sharp in converting field goals.

Khaman Maluach Shoe Size

Information about Khaman Maluach’s exact shoe size is not available in the public domain. However, he measured 7′ 0.75” barefoot at the Draft Combine. His shoe size is likely in the range of size 17-20.

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.