Trevon Faulkner Recruiting Report (2018)
College level is not a top prioirty for Class of 2018 guard Trevon Faulkner. The high-scoring lefty from Mercer County High School will eagerly attend any college from UK to low-major, if the fit is right. He wants a great coach-player…
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Continue ReadingCollege level is not a top prioirty for Class of 2018 guard Trevon Faulkner. The high-scoring lefty from Mercer County High School will eagerly attend any college from UK to low-major, if the fit is right. He wants a great coach-player relationship and to consistently develop his game.
“Trevon is one of the most competitive kids I’ve ever coached,” said Mercer County Head Coach Josh Cook. “He hates losing and will compete to win every drill or any game he plays.”
Faulkner has a wonderful inclination towards leadership. His composure and intensity inspire greater effort from teammates. Unlike countless young players, Trevon Faulkner is unafraid to take over a game. More importantly the 6-foot-4 sophomore is equipped with the skills and strength to convert big buckets in big moments.
Mercer County featured three future college hoopers (Malik Dow, Alijah Mink, and Will Hager), but Faulkner consistently lead the attack.
“Trevon led us in scoring this season with around 18 ppg on a team that went 33-2,” said Coach Cook. “Trevon is a smooth-scoring guard that can knock down the three-point shot consistently, or he can take his man off the dribble. One of rare abilities Trevon has is his ability to rise up over guards with his mid-range jumpshot.”
Trevon Faulkner earned second-team All-State, a rare honor for such a young talent. He learned a lot playing with a deep, accomplished basketball program.
“Playing with those guys they made me better as a player and made me work harder,” said Trevon.
This summer Faulkner is running with another established program, the Travelers AAU.
Travelers AAU
The Travelers run out a 16u and 15u team this summer. Faulkner starts for the elder 16u squad.
“First we started out rough, but then everybody got together as a team,” said Faulkner.
The second LIVE period was Faulkner’s best April weekend.
“I played better there (Indiana),” said Faulkner. “I started hitting shots.”
Coming out of the weekend Alabama and West Virginia called to inquire about the guard.
“Xavier, WKU, IUPUI all reached out recently,” said Coach Cook.
Wright State is the latest school to call Coach Cook about Faulkner. During 2015-2016 season Faulkner took unofficial visits to Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky, and Tennessee.
As a Class of 2018 player, Faulkner is very much in the performance stage of recruiting. He has to keep enhancing his profile by enticing college coaches. July will be a big month. Competing with the Travelers 16u squad, Faulkner will get some nice opportunities.
Faulkner wants to master his role on the team, which he sees as: to score, play defense, and lead my team.
“Hopefully to win a whole tournament and make the championship game.”
Of course the coaches and players around Faulkner are focused on the development this week. But Faulkner has been able to take the wideshot. He has defined his future, outlined his goals. College is an integral step, but still a step towards his ultimate fantasy.
“When I get there I want to know the coaches personally, and get better because hopefully my biggest dream is to play in the NBA.”
The college level is not the most important thing. For Trevon he wants to be in a situation that encourages and facilitates his quest for greatness. To attain those grand dreams, Faulkner intends to work on his right hand and get stronger. He sees himself as a shooting guard in college, but wants to be able play on the ball if needed.
Even if there are colleges currently unaware of Faulkner’s promising ceiling, the Traveler has confidence in himself and his drive.
“I just continue to work hard and push myself,” said Faulkner. “I think they will call.”