PARTNER HIGHLIGHT: DME’s Mikel Brown Ready For McDonald’s Game

St. John’s Northwestern is proud to highlight and congratulate our partner school’s success and wishes Mikel nothing but success in his future!

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Mikel Brown Jr. didn’t wait for tip-off to make an impact at the 2025 McDonald’s All American Games. The DME Academy senior and Louisville commit claimed the boys’ three-point contest title with a score of 28, catching fire early and closing strong in front of a packed crowd.

DME’s Mikel Brown Makes His Mark in Brooklyn

Brown knocked down 9 of his first 10 shots and finished by hitting 4 of 5 from the corner. On his final shot, he turned to celebrate with his East teammates before the ball even dropped—a confident performance from one of the most skilled guards in the country.

The McDonald’s All American Game, held annually in front of NBA scouts, media, and college coaches, is considered the premier stage for elite high school talent. All 24 players selected for the boys’ game ranked among ESPN’s top 28 seniors.

Louisville Commit with National Recognition

The 6’3” point guard from DME Academy is the second-highest-ranked recruit in Louisville history during the modern era. He becomes the program’s 29th McDonald’s All American and first since 2019. In February, ESPN projected him as a lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Brown told Louisville Sports Live that an injury shortened his senior season, but he was “100% ready to go” for All-American Week—and he’s proving it. Brown is Louisville’s 29th McDonald’s All American and the program’s first selection since 2019.

“He’s a championship point guard,” Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey said following Brown’s signing in January. “I’ve coached some great, great, great point guards; and I think Mikel is special.

From all of us at St. John’s Northwestern, we’re proud of Mikel’s journey and we’ll be cheering him on as he takes the next step toward greatness.

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