One Of The Top Recruits In The Class Of 2024: Malachi Palmer

Malachi Palmer is a Combo Guard at Central Dauphin High School. Palmer is ranked as one of the top recruits in the class of 2024 across many websites and ranking reports. Palmer has received 6 D1 offers, without playing a single second of high school basketball. His top offers are, Virginia Tech, Arizona State, and LSU.

Growing up, were you inspired by any NFL Players?

Yes, my favorite player growing up has always been Lebron James. But I watch a lot of Jayson Tatum and Bradley Beal and look at the stuff that they do.

What high school is your biggest rival?

Our biggest rivals would probably be Central Dauphin East High School, but we’re going to treat every game the same.

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I listen to a lot of NBA Youngboy and Meek Mill before games. I also listen to motivational videos.

What is your offseason training like?

I try to get in the gym as much as possible. Sometimes 4-5 times a day to prepare myself for my next year.

What is your favorite memory of playing basketball?

My favorite basketball memory is scoring 30 points and winning mvp playing up with 12U while I was 10.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against?

The best player I’ve played with would probably be Chance Westry and the best player I’ve played against is Jarace Walker.

What do you look for in choosing a college?

A school that has my best interest at heart and is going to care for me not only on the court but off the court as well.

When did you start looking at colleges, and when did colleges start looking at you?

I’ve always had dreams of going to a D1 college, but I got my first offer at the beginning of the summer.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

It would be probably Michael Jordan.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment would be going to see Lebron James play when he was on the Cavaliers.