There isn’t a bigger presence in South Jersey, both literally and figuratively, than Malukila. The 7-footer has been a consistent two-way force in the paint as a sophomore, helping lead the Eagles to the top seed in SJ Non-Public A. He’s been a walking double-double with his ability to act as a dumpoff threat or score in the post, while flashing comfort as a shooter and decisionmaker from the perimeter. Defensively, he shows strong timing as a rim protector with glimpses of mobility away from the rim. It will take until the spring and summer to see him tested by similarly-sized competition, but Malukila is trending up as a likely high-major target in the 2028 class.

There isn’t a bigger presence in South Jersey, both literally and figuratively, than Malukila. The 7-footer has been a consistent two-way force in the paint as a sophomore, helping lead the Eagles to the top seed in SJ Non-Public A. He’s been a walking double-double with his ability to act as a dumpoff threat or score in the post, while flashing comfort as a shooter and decisionmaker from the perimeter. Defensively, he shows strong timing as a rim protector with glimpses of mobility away from the rim. It will take until the spring and summer to see him tested by similarly-sized competition, but Malukila is trending up as a likely high-major target in the 2028 class.