Recruiting Report: Markell Aune (2018)
Junior PG Markell Aune and Bloomington Kennedy are trying to write their own underdog story, something that I personally always enjoy. Aune’s motivations behind playing at a program like Kennedy (that went 0-26 last season) are admirable. “I like playing…
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Continue ReadingJunior PG Markell Aune and Bloomington Kennedy are trying to write their own underdog story, something that I personally always enjoy. Aune’s motivations behind playing at a program like Kennedy (that went 0-26 last season) are admirable.
“I like playing at Kennedy because I see a program that’s at the bottom,” Aune told NHR. “School spirit-wise, I see a school at the bottom compared to other schools, so my mission and goal is to bring the school and basketball program all the way up. I feel that people go right to the best schools in the state, like Cretin, Champlin, Hopkins, Apple Valley, Lakeville North… and I could’ve easily went to one of those schools. But I decided to be different try to change something, you know.”
Markell averaged 18.5 PPG as a sophomore and will be Kennedy’s top returning player, having already totaled 1,000 career points. He’s doing everything he can on his end to be prepared for for this winter.
“The fall has been very motivating and has been hard work,” Aune said. “Five days of the week I’ve been working out. Weights, drills, and conditioning. As a captain this year, I’ve been trying to work on leadership and mental strength. My team and I have a big year coming up this year and a lot of proving to do.
“My goals for this year are to become more of a vocal leader. Leading and carrying my team to state; our section is pretty easy if you saw it. Try to win state. Become more of a team player.”
Aune grabbed some interest from schools like Winona State, Minnesota and Princeton, the latter of which called Kennedy’s principals to speak about Markell. He was glad to spend his spring and summer with Powerhouse Hoops in front of college coaches.
“The summer with Powerhouse was challenging and unforgettable,” he said. “We went through a lot of up and downs, but I fought through it. I loved the coaches, trainers and parents. They always tried to help or guide me.”