Villanova Univeristy Athletics

Villanova
Returns to his home state of Pennsylvania after spending his freshman year in college at Maryland.
 
Maryland
2024-25
Appeared in 22 games, averaging 8.3 minutes per contest … Posted five points, three rebounds, an assist, and a steal against Saint Francis on Dec. 17... Contributed five points and five rebounds in a Dec. 1 win over Alcorn State ...
Posted career-highs in points and rebounds with 10 and six respectively, along with 1 block against Canisius on Nov. 19 ... Knocked down a three-pointer, while grabbing a pair of rebounds against Florida A&M on Nov. 11 … Made debut against Manhattan scoring four points, adding four rebounds, and one steal.

Mt. Zion Prep
A Four-star guard who chose the Terps over Florida State, Oklahoma State, Seton Hall, and West Virginia … Listed as the No. 2 ranked recruit from Maryland and the No. 119 overall recruit in the class after playing two seasons at Mt. Zion Prep … Selected to play in both the 2024 Capital Classic and the 2024 Iverson Classic Showcase … Started his high school career at Central Dauphin in Pennsylvania before transferring to Hillcrest Prep in Arizona … Also played on the EYBL circuit for Team Melo and NY Renaissance …
At Mt. Zion, Palmer crested the 1,000-point plateau as a senior … Was also a First Team All-Elite Prep League selection as a junior.

Kevin Willard: “Malachi is a tough, physical guard that plays on both sides of the ball. He is an elite on ball defender and a natural scorer at the offensive end. His athleticism and size make him a perfect fit for the Big East. Malachi is a gym rat who keeps getting better, a tough shot-maker who knows how to put the ball in the basket. We’re excited to welcome Malachi to Villanova.”