Player: Zymicah “Mikey” Wilkins
Class: 2025
Unless you haven’t been following travel ball much this summer around North Carolina, you may have seen the name Zymicah Wilkins pop up a few times. One of the top players in his class in the state, Wilkins has been proving himself time after time this summer, showing more about his game, developing a stronger skillset, and showing how skilled he is at 6’8. He is also coming off a terrific showing at the CP3 Rising Stars camp, where he earned big honors there as well.
Now, his recruitment has hit a different mark, as Wilkins earned his second offer but his first high-major offer coming from Texas A&M.
Phenom Hoops spoke to him about the latest and his mindset heading into the season.
Phenom: How did everything go this summer for you overall as far as basketball'
Wilkins: It went pretty well. I got my first offer in the summer, and it has improved since then.
Phenom: How do you think you improved as a player'
Wilkins: I’ve improved my jump shot a lot and being a better teammate and being unselfish.
Phenom: What did you want to show more with your game and what you can provide on the floor'
Wilkins: I want to show college coaches I can play out on the perimeter more and I can provide giving my teammates open looks on the floor.
Phenom: How was your experience at the CP3 Rising Stars camp' What did it show you and how excited were you earning high praise'
Wilkins: The CP3 camp was pretty fun. I met a lot of people, the coaching staff was great, and the players were really good. Great experience for sure.
Phenom: What is your focus this upcoming season'
Wilkins: My focus coming up this season is averaging about 25 points and 10 rebounds a game and making my teammates better.
Phenom: What kind of mindset are you bringing to the table in leading your team'
Wilkins: My mindset I’m bringing to the table is being a leader in practice and teaching the new people on the team how we do things in practice, and then when we get in the game, we will know what to do and we will play as a team.
Phenom: Recruitment has been going well. Got a big offer from Texas A&M. What was it like getting that offer'
Wilkins: It was exciting to get one that big and I stayed humble when I got it. I didn’t get cocky over it, just got it and kept working.
Phenom: Know anything about the program early on'
Wilkins: No, not really.
Phenom: Have you been hearing any interest from other schools'
Wilkins: Illinois, Mississippi State, and NC State.
Phenom: Do you have a dream school'
Wilkins: Virginia.
