5-star PG Mikel Brown Jr. Talks Recruitment, Player Comparison

The nation's No. 7 player and No. 2 point guard spoke at the City of Palms

Mike Brown Jr. was in action at the City of Palms Classic before spending a few minutes with High School On SI. / Mike Brown Jr. Instagram

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA – DME Sports Academy (Florida) five-star point guard Mikel Brown Jr. made his debut at the City of Palms Classic on Friday afternoon against Dynamic Prep (Texas). Dynamic Prep won the game 78-67.

Brown finished with a game-high 25 points on 9-of-29 shooting from the field and 4-of-15 from behind the arc on Friday.

What Three Schools Would You Say Are Targeting You the Most?

“Before the season started, I took official visits to Indiana, Kentucky and Maryland,” Brown said.

Brown on Maryland

“I feel like I model my game after former Terrapin Kevin Huerter where I can be effective from behind the arc whether I’m playing as the primary ball-handler or off the ball."

Brown on Indiana

"They’ve shown a ton of interest in me since the start of my junior year and have taken multiple visits to campus where they like my playing style as well as building a great relationship with the coaching staff.”

Brown on Kentucky

“I feel like I’m one of those players who can buy into Coach (Pope)’s system because I play a quick game on the offensive end, and I’m all on what it takes to win.” He thinks I’m a great addition to their program, where I can play right away.”

Who Would You Say You Play Your Game After?

“I feel like I can model my game after Stephen (Curry) with the way I can get to my spots and hit open shots. I also like Rajon (Rondo) with the way he sees the game."

Do You Have A Recruiting Timeline?

“I’m not focused on that right now; I am solely focused on this team and doing what it takes to win games at the highest level.”