Welcome Malik Presley

[mkaufman1]

6’6 guard out of Texas is coming to Mason. Was at Vandy and then Texas. Redshirted this past year.

Welcome to Malik.

 

[DRK331]

6'6 Malik Presley highlights

 

[illayin]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=450886099589406

 

[DRK331]

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[NewPatriot]

Great pickup for this late in the portal season. More length and athleticism on the wings.

 

[Falco]

Love it! Another guy who can get to the rim!

Surprised we’re getting so many non-dmv guys

 

[GSII]

why did he redshirt?

 

[jessej]

a junior?
and i am still worried about playing time for all these guys
200 minutes per game

in a perfect world
i would love to have 10 guys playing 20 minutes per game and averaging 9 points per game

 

[p8triotfan4life]

Great signing on the wing. Originally a 4 star out of high school.

 

[Pablo]

a junior?

He'll be a redshirt sophomore next season.

 

[The Great PATSby]

why did he redshirt?

It looks like it was announced in December during the season that he was going to redshirt. I don't see anywhere that states he was injured at all. Wonder if it was an Austin Ball situation where he was buried behind depth that ultimately would have wasted an eligibility year playing minimal minutes. I think he played the same position as Tre Johnson who is projected to be a Top 5 Draft pick.

 

[EXpatriot13]

Seems like a total flyer...maybe our staff + playing in A10 unlocks something, but can't say I have any idea what he will or won't bring to the team at this point. Don't hate the add at this juncture.

 

[HoopsAdmin]

Some interesting context on Malik:

Texas basketball loses guard to the transfer portal

On Friday, the Longhorns lost their second player this offseason when Malik Presley entered transfer portal.

longhornswire.usatoday.com

During his only season with Vanderbilt, Presley appeared in 26 games, making five starts. He averaged 2.2 points and 1.6 rebounds a game while shooting 42.9 percent from the field. While those statistics don't jump off the page, Presley did have a few impressive games. That included a career-high 11-point effort against Auburn.

While Presley could not flash his potential at Texas, he should still draw some interest in the portal. He will also be motivated to put a disappointing 2024-2025 campaign behind him. Regardless of the program he ends up with, Presley will get to show why he should get more playing time.

 

[Verdad]

Given our current roster make up, except for the desire to add a true five, this is a perfect kid to take a high upside flyer on. No risk at all and perhaps he can be a Keyshawn Hall, but with a better attitude.

 

[Mason2006Patriot]

What should fans expect from Malik?

 

[GMUgemini]

What should fans expect from Malik?

Looks like a slasher with some comfort in the post once he gets there (going around bigger players or shooting over top of smaller ones).

My guess is he’ll be defense depth at the 2, 3, and 4 spots being 6’6.