Prospect Spotlight: John ‘Mikey’ Square Jr. (2020)
St. John’s College High School located in Washington D.C. is no stranger to manufacturing productive players at the collegiate level. When you look at their roster this season, that theme should continue to hold strong. One of the prospects that will be a nice get for a college program will be 2020 forward John ‘Mikey’ Square Jr.
It was my first time seeing Square this past weekend as St. John’s dismantled Calvert Hall in the Charm City Classic. The Cadets once again boast an impressive roster and play with cohesion on both ends of the floor. Square has a lot to do with that because of his willingness to communicate.
“It’s always been a part of my game,” Square continued, “I’m just a loud person in general. Talking things out has always been a part of me.”
The Cadets are routine contenders in the WCAC. This year’s team looks a bit different from the 2018-19 squad led by Casey Morsell (Virginia). With that being the case, Square’s role has also evolved more.
“It definitely has changed. Last year I was more of the hustle guy who got rebounds, steals or whatever we needed. Now, they expect me to score more and shoot more to be more of a perimeter threat.”
Square displayed the comfort with his increased role in the win over Calvert Hall as the 6-foot-6 forward drained three three’s. He showed a good understanding of spacing and finding openings in the defense for catch-and-shoot opportunities.
He also made sound decisions with the ball. Square believes at this point, his shooting and making smart plays are the strongest aspects of his game. Randolph Macon and Holy Family are two schools courting Square right now, with others getting involved in the mix. Square said his versatility as a defender, his ability to score from inside outside and willingness to be a leader are all characteristics that drew the schools to him. College basketball is another level, so Square still knows there is room for improvement.
“I need to get better with my dribbling and probably can improve more as a leader. There are some gaps that I would like to fill.”