MJ Russell is giving ULM a high-usage, shot-making guard who can score in bunches
In the 2025-26 season, MJ Russell has emerged as a featured piece for ULM, scoring 20-plus points in multiple games and delivering efficient shot-making from deep and at the line, including a 24-point outing against Rust and a 15-point game with 2 steals and 2 blocks vs. another opponent.[1][12] The appeal is his combo of scoring confidence, defensive activity, and proven late-season production after a low-minute role at Mississippi State; if you want a guard who can create offense and bring edge, he fits, though his efficiency can swing when the shot is off.[3][1]
