Prospect Spotlight: Pierce McLendon (2017)
After ending his last high school season on a high note, 2017 Lackey (MD) G/F Pierce McLendon has improved and pushed himself in preparation to breakout during his upcoming senior season. The 6-1 Lackey forward did not receive much playing…
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Continue ReadingAfter ending his last high school season on a high note, 2017 Lackey (MD) G/F Pierce McLendon has improved and pushed himself in preparation to breakout during his upcoming senior season.
The 6-1 Lackey forward did not receive much playing time last season; however, his breakout moment came when he appeared late on in a game towards the end of the season vs. McDonagh.
“I was put in the last few minutes of the game, and I wanted to show my coach that I could do certain [things] that my coach thought I couldn’t do. So, the first play I split a double-team and had an assist. Then, I was picking up on the defensive end and attacking the rim,” said the rising senior.
It is McLendon’s hope that this moment will launch him into a strong senior campaign with an increased role.
To this point, the Lackey (MD) player has only received interest from D-3 Shenandoah University, but he does see himself capable at playing across the different college basketball levels.
McLendon tells PHM that his success on the court is contained within his strong defensive game which also drives his offensive side.
“My playing style is defense and attack the rim, but my main focus is the defense because that is where I get most of my points from,” said McLendon who tabs the transition game on the court as his best offensive strength.
Playing this summer with Team Hustle, McLendon has been able to build upon the high school breakout moment.
“My confidence became stronger in the AAU season, and I started to shoot more. Then, my defense picked up. So, I’m going to have high hopes for the high school season,” said the 6-1 player.
This summer, McLendon tells PHM that he has mainly been focusing on improving his “jump shot and ball-handling.”
In contrast to his forward position with Lackey, McLendon sees an opportunity to excel at the college level at the guard position which he also has experience at, since he realizes his height will not be ideal for the forward position.
To hit that next level, he clearly realizes what he has to do in his senior year to draw the eyes of coaches from multiple college levels.
“Just keep working hard and push myself even more than last year, and just help my team out by doing whatever I can to help my team win,” said McLendon.