Mylik Wilson Update

[Cajunsmike]

https://twitter.com/rhs_hornetsbb?lang=en

The above link takes you to the Twitter page for Rayville HS basketball. Their star player is Mylik Wilson who was our most notable signee in the early signing period. You don't have to go very far down to see highlights of the Rayville playoff victory Friday night. Wilson wears No. 1. I don't know how he will do in college but he put on a "dunkathon" in that blowout win. Some don't think Rayville will be tested throughout the 2A playoffs. Not sure about that as when you get to to the semi finals/finals they are sure to meet up with teams that have some talent.

[CajunT]

https://twitter.com/rhs_hornetsbb?lang=en

The above link takes you to the Twitter page for Rayville HS basketball. Their star player is Mylik Wilson who was our most notable signee in the early signing period. You don't have to go very far down to see highlights of the Rayville playoff victory Friday night. Wilson wears No. 1. I don't know how he will do in college but he put on a "dunkathon" in that blowout win. Some don't think Rayville will be tested throughout the 2A playoffs. Not sure about that as when you get to to the semi finals/finals they are sure to meet up with teams that have some talent.

Years ago, when we signed athletes from a 2A or 1A classification the level of competition would be a concern regardless of accomplishments. Now days, these kids play AAU or Travel some of the best athletes in Louisiana and the South period. Let's hope we can find a big that has similar talent.

[Cajunsmike]

Years ago, when we signed athletes from a 2A or 1A classification the level of competition would be a concern regardless of accomplishments. No days, these kids play AAU or Travel some of the best athletes in Louisiana and the South period. Let's hope we can find a big that has similar talent.

We do need a big that supplement what is coming in. They have some targets. When Wilson played against larger schools he did well. Went up against Scotlandville and Madison Prep in back to back nights earlier in year. His team lost by two in one game and won the other by eight. He had over 20 in both contests.

[mahtoo]

We do need a big that supplement what is coming in. They have some targets. When Wilson played against larger schools he did well. Went up against Scotlandville and Madison Prep in back to back nights earlier in year. His team lost by two in one game and won the other by eight. He had over 20 in both contests.

We lose 3 seniors and signed 3 in the early signing period. Since coaches are still looking at targets then decisions seemingly have been made as to which current scholarship players will not be invited back.

[CajunEXPRESS]

https://twitter.com/rhs_hornetsbb?lang=en

The above link takes you to the Twitter page for Rayville HS basketball. Their star player is Mylik Wilson who was our most notable signee in the early signing period. You don't have to go very far down to see highlights of the Rayville playoff victory Friday night. Wilson wears No. 1. I don't know how he will do in college but he put on a "dunkathon" in that blowout win. Some don't think Rayville will be tested throughout the 2A playoffs. Not sure about that as when you get to to the semi finals/finals they are sure to meet up with teams that have some talent.

Mike according to this recruiting service he’s 6’3” 160 pounds shooting guard. https://247sports.com/Player/Mylik-Wilson-46048043/

I’m not especially impressed that he’s dunking on 2A high school players. He’ll get clobbered trying to dunk often in college. With the Big Fish offensive philosophy I’d rather see threes with good defense in his face.

[VObserver]

Mike according to this recruiting service he’s 6’3” 160 pounds shooting guard. https://247sports.com/Player/Mylik-Wilson-46048043/

I’m not especially impressed that he’s dunking on 2A high school players. He’ll get clobbered trying to dunk often in college. With the Big Fish offensive philosophy I’d rather see threes with good defense in his face.

Express, he has been a dominating player against all comers for two years. Rayville has played and won against big school competition all over the South, and he is a stud for his AAU team as well. He can get to the rim and finish against just about anyone. Of course, there is no guarantee that any high school players skill set will trandslate to college, but if his don't, it won't be because he is from a small school.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Express, he has been a dominating player against all comers for two years. Rayville has played and won against big school competition all over the South, and he is a stud for his AAU team as well. He can get to the rim and finish against just about anyone. Of course, there is no guarantee that any high school players skill set will trandslate to college, but if his don't, it won't be because he is from a small school.

I’m just thinking that it’s a lot like location in real estate. It’s size with quickness in the paint. Of course there’s exceptions, but I’d bet he’d be rated much higher at 185 pounds with the same play. I’m not particularly worried about the 2A competition as I knew he’d participated in other platforms.

We’ve seen a couple of underweight guards get to the rim almost at will against us this season in SBC competition.

[CajunT]

We do need a big that supplement what is coming in. They have some targets. When Wilson played against larger schools he did well. Went up against Scotlandville and Madison Prep in back to back nights earlier in year. His team lost by two in one game and won the other by eight. He had over 20 in both contests.

I've read enough articles on his summer that I have no concerns that Wilson's talents will translate to D1 MBB. My concern is can the staff find a big of equal talent to go with him in this class?

[Cajunsmike]

Express, he has been a dominating player against all comers for two years. Rayville has played and won against big school competition all over the South, and he is a stud for his AAU team as well. He can get to the rim and finish against just about anyone. Of course, there is no guarantee that any high school players skill set will trandslate to college, but if his don't, it won't be because he is from a small school.

Not only did Rayville play tough competition in the south, they started the season in a tournament in Chicago in which they faced nationally ranked teams. They went 3 and 1 there with a loss in the finals. I too do wonder how effective he is at his perimeter game. He hit a couple in that video but of course that is a highlight film which does not tell you his percentage. When I look at his body, the length of his arms impress me. They are way beyond what you see on most 6'3' guys. That should help him defensively. Speaking of defense, that will lead to most of his dunks. Steals and runouts on misses will allow him to attack the basket. Express is right in that he will be challenged defensively by bigs if he takes his man off he dribble to get to the basket in the half court. Being able to pass to the open man and make free throws can still make him an effective half court player. As far as his weight is concerned, he is a little light but he does not have to play in a game for us until November. He still has time to get stronger and his body will fill out as he matures.

[Cajunsmike]

I've read enough articles on his summer that I have no concerns that Wilson's talents will translate to D1 MBB. My concern is can the staff find a big of equal talent to go with him in this class?

I have the same concern. Targeting guys and choosing who to offer is one thing. Getting the right guy to sign is another matter.

[zephyr]

Not only did Rayville play tough competition in the south, they started the season in a tournament in Chicago in which they faced nationally ranked teams. They went 3 and 1 there with a loss in the finals. I too do wonder how effective he is at his perimeter game. He hit a couple in that video but of course that is a highlight film which does not tell you his percentage. When I look at his body, the length of his arms impress me. They are way beyond what you see on most 6'3' guys. That should help him defensively. Speaking of defense, that will lead to most of his dunks. Steals and runouts on misses will allow him to attack the basket. Express is right in that he will be challenged defensively by bigs if he takes his man off he dribble to get to the basket in the half court. Being able to pass to the open man and make free throws can still make him an effective half court player. As far as his weight is concerned, he is a little light but he does not have to play in a game for us until November. He still has time to get stronger and his body will fill out as he matures.

I have very few concerns about a guy like Wilson translating to our program. I like the fact that the kid is a slasher and his game is best suited for the dribble drive. That can open up a lot of open shots for our shooters on the outside if nothing else. His size will be improved through workouts and the nutrition program but we see good basketball players excel even with a slimmer build all the time.

Mike, I know you have access to the coaches and I'd like for you to ask them a question. One thing I've been critical of coach Marlin for in the past is lack of recruiting, particularly when it comes to instate guys and guys that can provide good depth. Can you ask coach if he is actively recruiting Jalen Cook from Walker? I mentioned to you that I had seen him at the Sunkist and the kid was absolutely a stud. He's a junior and will be one of the top recruits in the state next year. He already is now. If the staff is recruiting him, do they have any impressions of what they feel about him? He is the type of scoring guard we could use. He is smaller (around 6 foot tall) than many big time college guards so he may not get big offers but I saw him drop 43 against Riverside and he probably had 30 in the first half.

[cajuns80]

I have very few concerns about a guy like Wilson translating to our program. I like the fact that the kid is a slasher and his game is best suited for the dribble drive. That can open up a lot of open shots for our shooters on the outside if nothing else. His size will be improved through workouts and the nutrition program but we see good basketball players excel even with a slimmer build all the time.

Mike, I know you have access to the coaches and I'd like for you to ask them a question. One thing I've been critical of coach Marlin for in the past is lack of recruiting, particularly when it comes to instate guys and guys that can provide good depth. Can you ask coach if he is actively recruiting Jalen Cook from Walker? I mentioned to you that I had seen him at the Sunkist and the kid was absolutely a stud. He's a junior and will be one of the top recruits in the state next year. He already is now. If the staff is recruiting him, do they have any impressions of what they feel about him? He is the type of scoring guard we could use. He is smaller (around 6 foot tall) than many big time college guards so he may not get big offers but I saw him drop 43 against Riverside and he probably had 30 in the first half.

Yeah they have no chance at him. Better suited spending our time elsewhere.