Recruiting Report: Makur Puou (JUCO)
Sophomore 6’9” center Maku Puou is Vincennes top returner from a stellar team last year. He has great length and strength which play well on the defensive end of the floor. Puou is a presence in the lane by just…
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Continue ReadingSophomore 6’9” center Maku Puou is Vincennes top returner from a stellar team last year. He has great length and strength which play well on the defensive end of the floor. Puou is a presence in the lane by just being there and making opponents think twice about coming down in the paint with his tremendous mobility. He is a plus athlete that runs the floor fluidly. Offensively he is still a little raw, but has made improvements showing a short jump shot and a nice jump hook. Hands in traffic could improve. Puou should be one of the more coveted Midwest post prospects in the JUCO ranks and is a mid-major prospect for sure.
Puou talked about taking a leadership role as a sophomore on the team this year.
“Last year I learned from a lot of great leaders like Mychal (Mulder) and Everett (Clemons). I paid attention last year and now it is my turn to lead even though it started kind of rough. I think that has helped me lead my team thinking about last year and trying to be positive with my players. Be patient.”
Where has he been working on his game?
“I am a defensive guy all the time. During the summer I have been working on my offense. Hook shots. Shooting 15 to 18 feet. I think my game is coming a long quite well on defense and offense. I like playing hard and running the floor. I think I am improving a lot especially on the offensive end.”
He isn’t focused on recruiting at this stage, but is already hearing from several schools.
“I have offers from New Orleans and Tulsa. Plus Wichita State has been talking to me. They have been loyal to me recruiting since high school through junior college. Ball State and some other schools.”
Before the season he took a visit to New Orleans.
“There program is very good. I went there to visit and see. They are wonderful. I like the city and school. It is a very good area. It good weather too. It is warm all the time like where I am from. I like the program. I think it would be a good place for me.”
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