San Antonio Spurs 2021 SG - Malaki Branham ('22 BIG Freshman of the Year, '22 All-BIG Third Team)

If @MalakiBranham returns to #OhioState next year, he is the unquestioned go-to star for the #Buckeyes. But the NBA has become a real possibility and a major decision looms for the freshman (FREE via @_Pat_Murphy)https://t.co/kGy3YFiWko pic.twitter.com/xnnOX2iEmN

— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) March 21, 2022

 

Latest ESPN NBA mock draft has Malaki Branham going No. 16 overall, two spots ahead of E.J. Liddell at No. 18 in the first round.https://t.co/JabJgdiAwk

— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) March 23, 2022

 

Ohio State freshman guard Malaki Branham has declared for the 2022 NBA Draft while leaving the door open for a potential return to the Buckeyes next season: https://t.co/frrLDv6dTu

— BuckeyesNow (@BuckeyesNow_FN) April 1, 2022

 

The odds are slim that Branham returns to Columbus given what he told @DraftExpress: "I am staying in the draft if I'm in the first round because I believe if someone gives me four years to prove myself, I have no doubt that they will love what they're getting."

 

Excited to go through this process with you. Proud of you @MalakiBranham We love you my man! https://t.co/gYIqRUigje

— Chris Holtmann (@ChrisHoltmann) April 1, 2022

 

#Buckeyes guard Malaki Branham is entering the NBA draft while keeping his collegiate eligibility intact, I've learned. Story posted: https://t.co/KZB8uS67E2

— Adam Jardy (@AdamJardy) April 1, 2022

 

Malaki Branham will test the NBA draft process following a stellar freshman season at Ohio State. https://t.co/huM370823b

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) April 1, 2022

 

Malaki Branham wants “more feedback” before making his final NBA draft decision and says Chris Holtmann encouraged him to “test the waters.” https://t.co/7Cgd7SnLhJ

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) April 24, 2022

 

Ohio State freshman Malaki Branham will announce his decision to stay in the NBA Draft or return to OSU during a news conference tomorrow at 1:00. https://t.co/BbMvwLMHb6

— NBC4 Columbus (@nbc4i) April 26, 2022

 

Malaki Branham Staying In NBA Draft https://t.co/GwbEcX4j6o

— BuckeyeScoop (@BuckeyeScoop) April 27, 2022

 

Thank You @MalakiBranham 🖤

Malaki Branham has officially declared his intention to hire an agent and enter the 2022 NBA Draft, ending his college career.#GoBucks #DevelopedHere pic.twitter.com/qGtbJMynQW

— Ohio State Hoops 🌰 (@OhioStateHoops) April 27, 2022

 

✅ B1G frosh of the year
✅ 3rd-Team All-B1G
✅ First OSU frosh to earn All-B1G honors since @Dloading
✅ Set OSU frosh record for points (35) in a B1G game

Good luck in the @NBA, @MalakiBranham! pic.twitter.com/KkNkGxogo1

— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) April 27, 2022

 

Locked in 🔒 @MalakiBranham @Dosetraining #PreDraft pic.twitter.com/GVxnUD8PfE

— Jake Spegal (@JakeSpegal270) May 6, 2022

 

Ohio State's Malaki Branham official measurements from the NBA Combine: 6'5.5 in shoes, 6'10 wingspan, 8'6.5 standing reach, 194.8 lbs with 6.1% body fat

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 18, 2022

 

Malaki Branham pro day footage! @MalakiBranham pic.twitter.com/KwPqm1gcNd

— Jake Spegal (@JakeSpegal270) May 21, 2022

 

Although neither scrimmaged at the NBA Draft Combine, E.J. Liddell and Malaki Branham aimed to improve their stock with team interviews and athletic testing in Chicago. https://t.co/aMFcxXLbAm

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) May 21, 2022