How Sydney's Makuach Maluach is seizing the moment

With minutes opening up in the Sydney Kings backcourt, the high-flying wing is embracing his long-awaited chance to play major NBL minutes

Jan 11, 2026

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Photo credit: Luca Mesiti

A couple of weeks ago, Makuach Maluach was an intriguing two-way bench piece for a Sydney Kings team that was shaping as a genuine contender in NBL26.

Now, with a long-term injury to the Kings’ defensive ace Bul Kuol, Maluach has been thrust into the limelight, starting games and taking on crucial defensive assignments against star wings.

He’s already seizing the moment.

In an expanded role against the South East Melbourne Phoenix, he put up an efficient 15 points and six rebounds and may have claimed dunk-of-the-year honours with a spectacular slam over Jordan Hunter.

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