You do not see many players who are 6’4″ and can move like Malkiel. He is fluid in his change-of-direction moves and knows how to use his size to his advantage. The part of his game that stood out to me most was his shot on the run. He can make shots from multiple release points, and he is very quick to hit the open net. His releases are compact, where once his front foot hits the ground, the ball is out right away with very little wasted movement. One rep that really stood out was when he held the ball low near the crease and snapped it to the high opposite corner. He shows that same quickness in his release off the ball, too, finishing a one-timer set up by a smart cut to the cage on day one.

Malkiel’s size stands out, especially given that he’s four to five inches taller than his brother, Porter, a sophomore at Princeton, and Mackie, a senior committed to Utah. Unlike many players his age, he knows how to use his size to his advantage when initiating contact with defenders—an area that will only improve as he gains confidence. He went off for a hat trick in a 6-3 win over Hilltop, finishing in traffic and scoring while drawing a flag. A threat every time the ball is in his stick, he floats athletically and is generally a bear to handle, and he was able to make noteworthy plays under duress. Malkiel had a series of impressive complementary plays, including a gorgeous one-handed groundball in traffic. Going forward, improving his off-hand will be paramount, but he checks just about every other box.