"Come to Louisville plz" - Hoops fans react to 5-star prospect Mikel Brown Jr.'s mixtape reel

Mikel Brown Jr., a five-star prospect and On3's No.2-ranked point guard in the Class of 2025, sent fans into a frenzy after posting his latest mixtape reel on Instagram on Friday. In the video, the 6-foot-3 playmaker from DME Academy in Daytona, Florida, showcased his signature ball-handling skills, smooth shooting and confident court presence.

The video sparked excitement and recruitment chatter in the comments section.

"Come to Louisville plz," a fan commented.

"Future Louisville star??" another fan added.

The reel, a highlight of Mikel Brown Jr.'s ability to control the game and score at will, also prompted fans of various schools to make their case.

"UCF, what y'all waiting for?" one commenter said.

"Kentucky is home to," another fan added.

Some fans were simply in awe of Brown's talent, offering high praise for his skill and composure on the court.

"Handles the ball with confidence! And keeps thinking big," one fan said.

"Making that sh*t look easy," another fan added.

Come to Louisville plz" - Hoops fans react to 5-star prospect Mikel Brown Jr.'s mixtape reel. (Image via Instagram @Mikel_brownjr

Ranked No. 12 in ESPN's national rankings, Brown has established himself as one of the top point guards. His impressive performance with the USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team at the 2024 FIBA U18 AmeriCup saw him average 10.3 points, 5.2 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game, helping the team secure a gold medal.

Brown also excelled in the Overtime Elite league, where he played for the Cold Hearts. He averaged 13.4 ppg, 5.4 apg and 2.1 rpg per game during the regular season and elevated his game even further in the playoffs, posting averages of 15.3 ppg, 6.8 apg and 3.7 rpg over six games.

Mikel Brown Jr. Reflects on NIL Success

Adidas has been strengthening its presence in high school basketball through strategic NIL deals, and Brown is one of its standout talents. The DME Academy star shared insights about his journey with Adidas in a Nov. 10 interview on the brand's YouTube channel:

"The Adidas deal. It's been going on for quite some time. I've been with Adidas for two, going on three years now."

Brown also highlighted how competing at elite levels paved the way for his partnership:

"I think that alone, just being the building block of Adidas, playing at a high level, playing Under-17s for three years, I think that is what carried on into getting this deal done 'cause it's a family and I've been a part of their family for a minute."

Mikel Brown Jr.'s on-court dominance and marketability have made him a sought-after prospect for top college programs. The five-star point guard has already visited Louisville and is considering offers from several programs, including Kentucky, Indiana, Alabama and UCF.