University of Louisville women’s basketball head coach Jeff Walz and his staff announced today that they have signed three top in-state players for their 2018 class.
Mykasa Robinson, a 5-foot-7 guard from Ashland Blazer High School, Seygan Robins, a 5-10 guard from Mercer County High School and Molly Lockhart, a 6-foot-1 forward from Butler High School, have signed National Letters of Intent with the Louisville women’s basketball program.
“We are thrilled to announce our 2018 signing class in what amounts to a great feat, attracting some of the best local talent in the state,” said Walz. “This class is headlined with two top 50 players, which hail from here in the state of Kentucky.”
The recruiting class is rated No. 13 in the country, according to espnW HoopGurlz, and it marks the seventh time in the last nine years that the Cardinals’ coaching staff has compiled a top 15 class.
The trio played together on the Kentucky Premier AAU team this past summer.
Last season, Louisville brought in the No. 4 class in the nation and the Cardinals welcomed the No. 6 class in 2016, the No. 1 class in 2015 and the eighth-best group in 2014.
Overall, Walz and his staff have signed nine McDonald’s All-Americans – with this year’s honorees still yet to be announced.
Mykasa Robinson, 5-7, Guard, Ashland, Ky. (Ashland Blazer)
Mykasa Robinson comes to Louisville as the No. 29-ranked player in the class of 2018, according to espnW HoopGurlz. The five-star prospect is tabbed as the eighth-best player at the guard position.
She averaged 18.8 points and 6.6 rebounds for the Kittens last season, both team highs, as a sophomore. She missed much of the 2016-17 season while recovering from offseason ACL surgery.
As a freshman, she averaged 10.6 points, 3.5 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.5 steals, and helped lead Ashland Blazer to a region championship and a trip to the Sweet 16.
She was named USA All-State honorable mention as a freshman in 2015, First Team All-State by the Lexington Herald-Leader as a sophomore in 2016 and Third Team All-State by the Lexington Herald-Leader in 2017.
Robinson chose Louisville over Michigan State, Ole Miss, Ohio State, Virginia Tech, Dayton, Colorado and Kentucky.
What they’re saying about Mykasa Robinson
“Mykasa Robinson, out of Ashland Blazer High School, is a dynamic play-making guard who can play multiple positions and score in a variety of ways. She loves to attack in transition and takes personal pride in being a defensive stopper. Her love affair with the game will have Cards fans cheering her all-out hustle and passion. Mykasa has grown up in the gym and will deliver a knockout punch, there is no slowing this kid down.” – Jeff Walz, Louisville Head Coach
“A highly valued position in the college ranks, Robinson brings both a confident, poised backcourt game to Louisville, but a capable offensive attack. She is an unselfish playmaker.” – Dan Olson, owner and director of the Collegiate Girls Basketball Report and director of espnW HoopGurlz
“Athletic lead guard, knows game, coach on the floor. Handles, creates for others. Very good in open court. Attacks, make great decisions. Range to the arc.” – Harry Elifson, Southern Girls Basketball Report
“Explosive athlete, strong, elevates and has great mid-range and can be a three-level scorer. Has high ceiling with WNBA potential.” – Brett McCormick, All Star Girls Report
Seygan Robins, 5-10, Guard, Harrodsburg, Ky. (Mercer County)
Seygan Robins is a five-star prospect and is ranked 38th overall in the class of 2018, according to espnW HoopGurlz. She is rated No. 12 at the guard position by espnW.
Robins led Mercer County to their first KHSAA State Championship last year and was named Sweet 16 MVP after finishing with 19 points and seven assists in the 85-71 win over Franklin County in the championship. She averaged 21.5 points, 6.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds over her four state tournament games.
The Titans have advanced to the Sweet 16 in Robins’ last three seasons with the team. During her sophomore year, she helped lead Mercer County to an appearance in the state semifinals and was named to the all-tournament team.
An all-around player, she has averaged over 13 points and four-plus assists since she was an eighth-grader. She averaged 16.5 points, 4.6 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 2.1 steals as a junior, following 16.2 points, 4.4 points, 3.7 steals and 2.1 rebounds as a sophomore in 2015-16.
She shot 50 percent from the field, 44 percent (87-of-196) from three-point range and 79.5 percent from the free throw line as a junior.
Robins was named First Team All-State by the Lexington Herald-Leader following her sophomore and junior seasons.
She chose Louisville over Kentucky, Western Kentucky and Central Florida.
What they’re saying about Seygan Robins
“Seygan Robins has one state championship under her belt at Mercer County, and is looking for more in her senior campaign. She is a tireless gym rat who is known for her three-ball and relentless effort. Seygan is a confident floor leader who has a consistent arsenal at her disposal. She too, loves the up-tempo game, and will no doubt thrive in our style of basketball. She has a champion’s pedigree and will bring grit and toughness to our team.” – Jeff Walz, Louisville Head Coach
“Everyone needs a consistent offensive scorer and Robins does just that. Adding to her game the ability to handle the ball and execute in a half-court game, Louisville may have a gem of a player.”– Dan Olson, owner and director of the Collegiate Girls Basketball Report and director of espnW HoopGurlz
“Left-handed combo-guard, plays hard, loves the game. Handles, creates. Also very good in open court. Attacks and finishes with flare around basket. Has good range from 3.” – Harry Elifson, Southern Girls Basketball Report
“Lefty, high IQ, good motor, skilled, competes and wants to kick your tail. Will take and make the big shot. Gets it done. Every team needs a player like Robins.” – Brett McCormick, All Star Girls Report
Molly Lockhart, 6-1, Forward, Louisville, Ky. (Butler)
Molly Lockhart comes to Louisville as a three-star recruit and the 21st best forward in the class of 2018, according to espnW HoopGurlz.
Like Robins, she helped lead her team to a state championship, as Butler downed Franklin County, 62-36, to win the 2016 state title. She finished with nine points on 4-of-4 shooting in the championship game.
She also led Butler to a region championship and an appearance in the state quarterfinals as a sophomore.
Lockhart averaged 11.2 points and six rebounds last season with Butler.
Following her junior season, she earned honorable mention all-state honors from the Courier-Journal.
She chose Louisville over Western Kentucky, Indiana, Northern Kentucky and Murray State.
What they’re saying about Molly Lockhart
“Molly Lockhart brings her lunch pail to work each and every day. She will be the third Butler Bearette to be associated with our program. She will add an element of toughness to our seasoned inside game. She has an uncanny ability to position herself down low and finish with contact. Molly embraces her role and loves all that comes with a back-to-the-basket post player. The thing that excites me most about Molly is her consistent improvement and work ethic. She will no doubt bring a blue-collar attitude and immense productivity to our team.” – Jeff Walz, Louisville Head Coach
“A stock-riser in the class of 2018. Lockhart brings front court toughness, physicality and an emerging offensive game consistency.” – Dan Olson, owner and director of the Collegiate Girls Basketball Report and director of espnW HoopGurlz
“Strong insider with great hands. Finishes around basket. Rebounds both ends. Will post and is developing back-to-basket moves. Huge upside. One of the stock risers in the post position in this class.” – Harry Elifson, Southern Girls Basketball Report
“Likes to bang and play physical on the block. Has good hands and finishes through contact. Has good potential and was a big stock riser this summer.” – Brett McCormick, All Star Girls Report
Recruiting Class Rankings at Louisville Under Jeff Walz (per espnW HoopGurlz/ESPN.com)
2018 – No. 13
2017 – No. 4
2016 – No. 6
2015 – No. 1
2014 – No. 8
2013 – NR
2012 – NR
2011 – No. 10
2010 – No. 5
Louisville opens its 2017-18 campaign on Nov. 10 at home against Southeast Missouri in the first round of the 2017 Preseason Women’s National Invitational Tournament.
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