Valparaiso Guard Mark Brown Jr. Struggles Early in 2025-26 Season After Strong JUCO Tenure
Brown Jr. arrives at Valparaiso as a junior after an impressive two-year run at Snow College, where he averaged 13.3 PPG in 2024-25 and earned Region 18 Tournament MVP honors on a 32-2 team. The 6'0" Phoenix native brings elite playmaking skills (4.3 APG at Snow) and a proven ability to run an offense, evidenced by his 20-point, 12-assist performance in the Region 18 title game. However, his early 2025-26 numbers (3.0 PPG, 21.7 FG%) suggest an adjustment period to the college level. His ball-handling, court vision, and leadership experience make him a potential floor general, though current production indicates he needs time to find his rhythm in the Beacons' system.
