Border League Preview: Local Players To Watch
The Border League kicks off this weekend. The event features over 80 teams and takes place throughout the Gilbert, Arizona area. In this article, PH takes a look at some of the local players participating in the event. Jaden Hardy…
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Continue ReadingThe Border League kicks off this weekend. The event features over 80 teams and takes place throughout the Gilbert, Arizona area. In this article, PH takes a look at some of the local players participating in the event.
Jaden Hardy Jaden Hardy 6'4" | CG Coronado | 2021 State #4 Nation NV 6’5 CG Coronado 2021 (#1PHN 2021) – Hardy is one of the top pure scorers in the country and it will be exciting to watch him take his talents up against some of the nations best. Hardy is terrific in catch and shoot situations, however, his ability to create space and shoot it off the dribble is what makes him special.
Frankie Collins Frankie Collins 6'2" | PG Coronado | 2021 State #58 Nation NV 6’2 PG Coronado 2021 (#4PHN 2021) – Collins joins Hardy to form one of the best backcourts in the nation. The Michigan commit is a big-time run and jump athlete, with blow-by ability. Collins is a freak in transition, capable of creating one or two highlight plays a game.
Zaon Collins Zaon Collins 6'0" | PG Bishop Gorman | 2021 #37 Nation NV 5’11 PG Bishop Gorman 2021 (#2PHN 2021) – One of the fastest players in the nation, Collins puts tremendous pressure on the defense with his ability to change ends. The UNLV commit is one of the top paint touch getters in the country, and impacts games with his speed, athleticism, and playmaking ability.
Will McClendon Will McClendon 6'4" | SG Bishop Gorman | 2021 State #42 Nation NV 6’2 SG Bishop Gorman 2021 (#3PHN 2021) (featured image) – If there’s a big shot to be taken, I expect McClendon to make it. McClendon has made his name as a knock down shooter, however, it’s his defense and playmaking ability that has the fans in Westwood salivating. The UCLA commit is a high IQ defender with extremely quick hands.
Sebastian Mack Sebastian Mack 6'4" | CG Coronado | 2023 State #58 Nation NV 6’1 CG Durango 2023 (#1PHN 2023) – When the lights come on Mack usually goes off. The Combo is a terrific scorer with an explosive first step. The sophomore who has played with a score-first mentality for most of his career is now adding more playmaking and facilitating to his game.
Sterling Knox 6’5 SF Durango 2023 (#3PHN 2023) – Knox was recently featured in my top positionless players article. Really interested to see how he performs against this level of competition. At times last season he struggled shooting the basketball for the Trailblazers, the difference this year seems to be his improved skills in other areas. Knox has shown improved rebounding and playmaking ability so far this year.
Osiris Grady Osiris Grady 6'7" | PF Coronado | 2023 #195 Nation UT 6’7 PF Coronado 2023 (#2PHN 2023) – It could be a breakout performance for Grady. The young big man has put in the work and looks like it’s starting to show in his improved ability to play on the perimeter. Grady has recently shown the ability to take opposing big men outside and beat them off the dribble with a surprisingly quick first step.