Mikel Brown Jr

Name: Mikel Brown Jr

Age: 19

Birth Date: April 3rd, 2006

Height: 6’5”

Weight: 190 lbs

College: Louisville Cardinals

Class: Freshman

Position: Guard 

NBA Player Comparison: Darius Garland

Strength:

Scoring & Shot Creation

• Able to create his own shot off the dribble

• Quick first step allows him to break down defenders and attack downhill

• Creative and effective finisher around the rim; can finish through contact 

• Efficient floater 

• Uses a good shot fake to create scoring opportunities

• Reliable three point shooter

• Above average free throw shooter

• High vertical; capable of posterizing dunks

  
  

Playmaking & Ball Handling

• Excellent ball handler with quick, controlled handles

• Great vision and playmaking ability, especially in pick and roll situations

• Makes great reads and is a consistent, reliable decision maker

• Runs the offense well as a true floor general

• Strong feel for manipulating defenses

• Great at rejecting screens and making plays

• Runs offensive sets with speed and intensity

• Moves well without the ball, cuts and relocates effectively

  
  

Defense & Athleticism

• Great on ball defender with elite lateral quickness

• Stays in front of his defender consistently

• Denies the ball effectively

• Boxes out really well for a guard

  
  

Intangibles & Basketball IQ

• High basketball IQ; makes smart reads as a scorer and passer

• Plays with great intensity, passion, and hustle

• Strong communicator on both ends of the floor

• Attacks downhill with speed

  
  

Weakness:

• Undersized, needs to add muscle to handle physical play at the NBA level

  
  

Injury History:

Senior Year — High School (DME Academy, 2024–25)

• Injury: Unspecified injury (season-ending)

• Status: OUT

• Date Reported: During senior season (exact date not publicly disclosed)

• Games Missed: Remainder of senior season

• Notes: Injury ended his high school season early. Exact type of injury not publicly reported. Fully recovered in time to participate in McDonald’s All-American events.

  
  

December 16, 2025 — Louisville Cardinals

• Injury: Lower back injury

• Status: OUT

• Date Reported: December 16, 2025

• Games Missed: 1 (vs Tennessee)

• Notes: Missed game due to a lower back injury. Late scratch after participating in warmups.

  
  

Extra Notes:

Mikel Brown Jr is a high IQ guard who can create his own shot, attack downhill, and finish creatively around the rim. Strong off ball movement, elite playmaking, and tenacious defense make him a two way contributor. Undersized, but his skill, intensity, and basketball IQ allow him to make an immediate impact.