Prospect Spotlight: William Mfum
T.J. Rushing
Currently Ohio’s 23rd-ranked 2019, Columbus Northland 6-foot-2 guard William Mfum has a long way to go to achieve his goal of being a high-major prospect, but he knows it’s a process.
Right now the talented floor general is seeing some initial low to mid-major interest come his way, he’s hoping that shifts to higher level interest by this time next year.
“I’m being recruited by Cleveland State hard. And then Bethune-Cookman, Ohio University, Holy Cross and Bowling Green. It’s all letters so far,” said Mfum.
“I’m hoping I become a high-major prospect. My dream is to go to a school like NC State, Michigan, or North Carolina. I know that doesn't come easy, so I’m just going to work hard and know it’s a process.”
Mfum was quick to mention one fiery NBA superstar when defining his own set of skills.
“My game is hard-ball. I compare my game and I study from Russell Westbrook, so I’m always trying to attack the hoop before anything else,” he said.
‘“I’ve been working to improve my shot more, and I have a consistent mid-range game now. And now if I drive, I can stop on a dime and just shoot.”
The sophomore point guard's first game with the Vikings is this Saturday. Mfum says his primary role is to get the ball to senior playmakers.
“Since I’m a sophomore and we have several seniors on our team, I’m just worried about getting them the ball this season. And maybe next season and my senior season I’ll be a primary scorer,” said Mfum.
“My coach is holding me accountable to share the ball and just score when I need to.”
