Recruiting Report: Braxton Bernard (2016)

<h2>October 25, 2015</h2><p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="http://prephoopslouisiana.com/prospect-profiles-2016-braxton-bernard"><strong>Braxton Bernard</strong></a> comes from Donaldsonville to powerhouse Madison Prep to finish his high school career. He is a very gifted and physical prospect.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">“The strong points in my game are bringing that energy on the defensive side of the court. I can also put up numbers on offense. Just an all-around guy.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">He has had the most interest from the following schools.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">“Southern, ULL, Northwestern St. have reached out and showed interest. Looking forward to getting more exposure and recruitment my senior year though.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Braxton is a very physical player and is looking to add skill to his game to get to the next level.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">“I&#39;m working more on my shooting and a lot of footwork. The footwork will help me all around because it will make me quicker and more explosive .There aren’t things I’m bad at, it&#39;s just always room to learn and improve.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">He lets the game come to him which is what all good team players do.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">“I try to focus on just letting the game come to me. Being aggressive and more consistent with my scoring. Also just getting my teammates more involved. On the defensive of side I just make sure I play hard and the rest just takes care of itself.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">His role will drastically change heading to a new environment.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">“I believe my role will change the team because I can be that leader the team needs when we’re down. Plus I love the dirty work. Love playing defensive. Feel like that moves the whole team’s momentum.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Braxton prides himself on his defense.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">“I&#39;m 6&#39;5 and I think my defensive impressed coaches the most. A lot of players don&#39;t seem as hungry as I am when it comes to that.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Braxton must increase his ACT score over the next few months in order to qualify.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">“My GPA is a 3.3 and my ACT score is a 17.”</span></span></p>