Recruiting Report: Mark Mayle (2018)
Still with two years to showcase himself at the high school level, Malvern’s 6-foot-8 stretch-four Mark Mayle is off to a fast start with his recruitment.
Four offers came in this past offseason after a strong spring and summer King James – two were Division I, and two more Division II.
Kent State and Toledo each offered, ensuring that Mayle is a Division I prospect. Ashland and Notre Dame College are the D2s.
It could be a matter of time before his list of four balloons to more.
“Some bigger schools that are inquiring are West Virginia, Michigan, and Iowa,” said Mayle. “And then Belmont, Elon, Ohio, Akron, Bowling Green, Davidson, and there’s a few others.”
He added: “I feel West Virginia might be next to offer, they’ve been texting and calling just about everyday, and sending stuff in the mail just about everyday. They just came for a workout last Sunday, and they want me to come visit for a football game later this month.”
Mayle is not as focused on his recruitment right now as he is on helping his team to a state title. It seems he’ll be a guy who ends his recruitment earlier than most.
“I hope to narrow down my college decision soon and just focus on my game and not worry too much about the recruiting,” said Mayle. “I just want to do what’s best for my future, and help my team win a state championship.”
As he continues to develop as a high school hoopster, he says it’s the transition from primarily a big, to a more versatile wing/big hybrid that’s his focus.
“I’m trying to expand my game so I can get recruited by more schools. More schools will be interested in me if I can shoot the 3-ball and finish at the rim, rather than just finish at the rim,” said Mayle.
“I’m working on my ball-handling and that’s improving everyday. And then my shooting form, I’m working on fixing that, I get up shots everyday.”
Last season as a sophomore Mayle was sensational, averaging 15 points and 12 rebounds per game. This season he’ll be relied upon to produce and to lead.
“I’ll have more of a leadership role this year,” he said. “We have high expectations for this season. And I’m really trying to elevate my game so I can help take my team farther and farther each year.”