Introducing Macen Redner

Andrew Force July 28, 2019 @ 08:31 PM

Brentwood High School Class of 2021 point guard Macen Redner, or Jacob Roberts Jacob Roberts 6'3" | PG White Station | 2021 State TN , are probably the most unproven of the ten, as Uriah Powers Uriah Powers 6'5" | SF Knox Webb | 2020 State TN won a State Championship, DeJurnett owns three D1 offers, Madlock and Pruitt are certainly D1 players, etc.

Macen Redner did not appear outclassed. He fit in fine and his coach entrusted him with running their offense.

What did Redner bring to the event? What are some of his strengths and weaknesses?

Smart player. Redner is always on or very near the perfect spot on the floor. Clearly he is a cerebral player. The coach consistently delivered team instructions through Redner, which indicates he is easy to trust and likely to understand quickly.

Catch-and-shoot is a strength of Macen Redner. He is pretty reliable from deep, as long as his feet are set first. Over the weekend, Redner didn’t show much consistency scoring off the dribble.

During open runs he provided steady passing, movement off the ball, and stand-still shooting.

Physicality is an aspect of the game that Macen can prepare for heading into the 2019-2020 season. He is quick enough to project as an above average guard defender. The muscular development needs to follow though. He can get his feet to the perfect spot and just be nudged away if the attacker is more sturdy then him. Basketball is not nearly the grab and hold game of the 90’s, but there is still room for big shoulders and stout chest/backs. Slashers and anybody defending a slash will notice the physicality. Macen will be a more threatening penetrator when he improves this aspect.

Feet are a strength. Macen changes direction sharply and purposefully.

Watch a little footage of @MacenRedner below.