Recruiting Report: 2017 Malik LeGania (Video)
June 7, 2016 Coming into the 2015-16 season, Landry-Walker 2017 G Malik LeGania was a relatively unknown prospect. Playing time had been hard to come by on the Charging Buccaneers’ previous teams, which captured back-to-back championships in 2013-14 and 14-15…
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Coming into the 2015-16 season, Landry-Walker 2017 G Malik LeGania was a relatively unknown prospect. Playing time had been hard to come by on the Charging Buccaneers’ previous teams, which captured back-to-back championships in 2013-14 and 14-15 with guard-heavy rosters.
LeGania finally cracked Landry-Walker’s starting lineup as a junior, though, and has been showcasing his skill set ever since. He has good length at 6-foot-4 and used it well on both ends of the floor helping the Charging Bucs to a 19-9 record against a tough schedule.
“This year was my first time getting a lot of playing time and stepping into that starting role,” said LeGania, who slid into Landry-Walker’s rotation as the third guard with Mississippi State 2016 signee Lamar Peters and UNO 2017 commit Lamont Berzat.
“It felt great to step into that role next to Lamont and Lamar,” he added. “Those are my guys and we been at it since we were young. Now that Lamar is gone, me and Lamont have an even bigger role to take control of the team.”
And LeGania and Berzat have continued to build chemistry on the court as teammates with New Orleans Elite over the spring. They most recently competed in the Exposure HoopFest tournament in New Orleans and captured the 17U championship with a win over the New Orleans Wolves.
LeGania was one of the team’s top threats in the tournament attacking the rim in the open floor and knocking down shots from long range. He also mixed it up in the paint on several occasions contesting drives to the rim, which allowed him to get in position for rebounds and push the ball in transition where he’s most comfortable.
“I feel the strongest part of my game is getting the rebound and pushing it to get a easy bucket,” said LeGania, who spends most of his time off the ball with Berzat running the show but is still working to improve his skills as a primary ball handler.
“The one thing I need to work on is my point guard skills,” LeGania said. “Just simple things as far as making the right decisions on the court and controlling the team and being a facilitator. That’s definitely a transition I have to make soon.”
LeGania has yet to pull in his first offer but it shouldn’t be long as he’s already heard from several college programs including Cincinnati, Northwestern State, Houston, Tulsa and UMASS.
“As of right now, I’m just being patient,” LeGania said in regards to his recruiting. “My recruiting is picking up and I have some schools interested in me but i expect to have a great showing in July to pick up those offers and I’m going to continue to work hard until that time comes.”