Marcus McWilson came to Kentucky as a 4-star prospect out of Cardinal Mooney HS in Youngstown, Ohio, alma mater of both Mark Stoops and Vince Marrow, with high hopes. He held offers from schools like Nebraska, Louisville, and Michigan State, and many felt he could be a key piece in turning around a struggling UK secondary
In three and a half years in a Kentucky uniform, he has been a solid role player, but has failed to standout as the stud many thought he could be.
Earlier this year, Mark Stoops called out the former four-star, saying McWilson needed to step his game up, especially in the absence of Darius West.