2. Mikel Brown Jr. is going to be a star
Mikel Brown Jr. struggled against Kansas, as he scored 10 points on 13 percent shooting from the field and 20 percent shooting from beyond the arc. The 5-star point guard has tremendous upside, and the fans were not worried about his potential but were excited to see how he bounced back in his second game.
Well, Brown Jr. sent a loud message to the nation with his performance last night, as the 5-star dominated from start to finish. The elite point guard played with much more control this game and was splashing 3-pointers from well beyond the arc. Brown Jr. finished with a game-high 28 points, while splashing eight 3-pointers on 73 percent shooting from downtown. He also added six assists and four rebounds.
Brown Jr. had a statement game last night, and it reassured the nation why he was the No. 1 point guard in the 2025 class. The fans could see the 5-star's confidence, and after the game, he made it clear how important it was to play that way before the regular season tips off.