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Crown Point Today
By the People, for the People
Crown Point sophomore MJ Wilson scores 33 points in breakout game
Wilson's performance is 'a glimpse of a couple of years down the line' for the talented young player.
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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Crown Point sophomore MJ Wilson scored 33 points in less than 17 minutes off the bench in his team's 78-51 win over rival Valparaiso. Wilson made 13 of 16 shots, including 4 of 4 from 3-point range, and also had six rebounds, three assists and three steals. Crown Point coach Clint Swan said the 6-foot-5 guard/forward is 'really starting to come into his own' after previously being focused too much on his scoring.
Why it matters
Wilson's breakout performance showcases the immense potential of the young player, who is part of a Crown Point team with lofty aspirations as the postseason approaches. His ability to impact the game in multiple ways, beyond just scoring, is a positive sign for the Bulldogs' future.
The details
Wilson, who played primarily on the junior varsity team as a freshman last season, has increased his averages to 8.1 points and 2.4 rebounds this year. He missed the team's summer activities due to a broken right thumb, but has quickly made up for lost time and is now making a major impact for the varsity squad.
- On Friday, Wilson scored 33 points in less than 17 minutes against Valparaiso.
- Wilson missed about six weeks, including all of the team's summer activities, after suffering a broken right thumb near the end of May.
The players
MJ Wilson
A 6-foot-5 sophomore guard/forward for Crown Point High School who scored 33 points in less than 17 minutes off the bench in a win over Valparaiso.
Clint Swan
The head coach of the Crown Point High School basketball team, who praised Wilson's development and ability to impact the game in multiple ways.
Dikembe Shaw
A senior guard/forward for Crown Point High School and an Illinois Chicago recruit, who believes Wilson's performance gave a 'glimpse of a couple of years down the line.'
What they’re saying
“He's had a really good three or four games in this stretch lately. In the Chesterton game, he was really active. Against Andrean, he was really good.”
— Clint Swan, Head Coach, Crown Point High School (chicagotribune.com)
“It gave me a glimpse of a couple of years down the line. He was amazing. He stepped up big time.”
— Dikembe Shaw, Senior Guard/Forward, Crown Point High School (chicagotribune.com)
“My teammates just found me at the right time in the right spots, and I knocked down some shots. My type of game, I'm an energy player. So if you see one go down, it just makes things flow, and from there, it's game over.”
— MJ Wilson (chicagotribune.com)
What’s next
A victory against Lake Central on Friday would net Crown Point's first outright Duneland Athletic Conference title after sharing the past two.
The takeaway
Wilson's breakout performance showcases the immense potential of the young player, who is part of a Crown Point team with lofty aspirations as the postseason approaches. His ability to impact the game in multiple ways, beyond just scoring, is a positive sign for the Bulldogs' future.
