The #1 Sophomore Athlete In Indiana: Maalik Moore

Maalik Moore is a 4 Star recruit who is an Athlete at North Side High School. Moore is ranked as the 323rd best recruit in the class of 2027 and is ranked as a top 20 Athlete in the class as well. In addition, Moore is listed as the #3 recruit in the state of Indiana and is listed as the #1 Athlete in the state of Indiana. He holds offers from schools such as Miami, Missouri and Wisconsin.

Who are some role models in your life?
I really look up to my mom and dad a lot. They’ve been there through every step of the way, no matter the ups and downs.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
I love listening to Lil Baby before games; he really hypes me up.

What are the strengths of your game?
Some of my strengths are being a great teammate. I’ll always uplift my teammates, even if we’re losing. I’ll fight till the end of the game.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory so far has probably been playing with my older brother, who’s graduating this year. I played with him for two years, and it’s been really fun.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or against in your career?
The best player I’ve played with is Tae Tae Johnson. He just went to the national championship but sadly lost for ND football.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Some good advice I would give is to focus on where you want to go and never give up, no matter how hard things get.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I would love to travel to Mexico and see a different part of the world.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I started playing football when I was around 8 years old. I wasn’t really into the sport at first; I loved playing baseball as a kid. I started really focusing on football in the past two years.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
I would love to meet Tom Brady. He’s been my favorite player since I was younger, and my mom and I both look up to him.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment as a fan is probably watching my little brother play basketball. He loves when I come to his games and support him through everything.