Xavier University Athletics
Men's Basketball Adds Malik Moore To The 2025-26 Roster
04.14.25 | Men's Basketball
Moore shot 41 percent from 3-point range at Montana last season.
CINCINNATI --- Xavier University men's basketball head coach Richard Pitino announced today that he has received a signed athletic aid agreement from 6-5 guard Malik Moore, who played last season at Montana and two seasons before that at Pepperdine. Moore was the second-leading scorer for the Griz this past season at 12.6 ppg., helping lead them to a Big Sky Championship and a berth in the NCAA Tournament.
"Malik has the size, skill, and versatility we were looking for at the guard spot," said Pitino. "He can light it up from 3 and can finish at the rim. He's a veteran and a winner."
Moore ranked 14th in the Big Sky Conference in scoring at 12.6 ppg. He hit 40.9 percent (61-149) from 3-point range, while ranking fifth in the Big Sky in 3-pointers made per game at 2.0. He hit 83.1 percent (59-71) from the free throw line, which would have ranked third in the Big Sky but his 2.0 free throws made per game were below the 2.5 made minimum.
Moore was a 37.7 percent (63-167) 3-point shooter for his two seasons at Pepperdine.
"Malik has the size, skill, and versatility we were looking for at the guard spot," said Pitino. "He can light it up from 3 and can finish at the rim. He's a veteran and a winner."
Moore ranked 14th in the Big Sky Conference in scoring at 12.6 ppg. He hit 40.9 percent (61-149) from 3-point range, while ranking fifth in the Big Sky in 3-pointers made per game at 2.0. He hit 83.1 percent (59-71) from the free throw line, which would have ranked third in the Big Sky but his 2.0 free throws made per game were below the 2.5 made minimum.
Moore was a 37.7 percent (63-167) 3-point shooter for his two seasons at Pepperdine.
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