Mikel Brown Jr., Louisville basketball\u2019s highest-ranked recruit in some time, has arrived at just the right time for Pat Kelsey\u2019s Cardinals.<\/p>\n
The relationship between Brown and Louisville is sure to be mutually beneficial, with latter getting a talented offensive-minded guard that should fill the stat sheet this season, and the former getting a malleable roster in which he can improve his draft stock.<\/p>\n
The product of the union could very well be a top-five selection at the 2026 NBA Draft.<\/p>\n
At 6-foot-3, Brown is currently ranked as the best guard in the class by many. He has a shifty streak, able to make things happen with the ball in-hand due to a quick downhill attack. While he typically searches for his own shot, be it an easy lay or quick 3-pointer, he\u2019s a talented facilitator as well.<\/p>\n
Via the eye test, he seems to be one of the more talented players in the class.<\/p>\n
mikel brown jr is a ludicrous shooting prospect with all of the range, shot versatility and a crazy stat profile (26 games):<\/p>\n
38% on 9 3pa\/g
85.9% on 6.5 3pa\/g<\/p>\n
38% on 4.7 pull-up 3pa\/g
37.2% on 4.3 c&s 3pa\/g
47.2% on 1.4 pull-up mids\/g pic.twitter.com\/5SR8KmOwl6<\/a><\/p>\n