Adjusting to a new role off the bench, McLaren showed no signs of discomfort, still playing significant minutes and contributing a mature double-figure effort to Scanlan’s upset win. The sophomore lead guard would score 13 points on just seven shots, playing efficiently with his decisionmaking and shot selection. He showed added comfort as a shooter from the perimeter with a repeatable, compact stroke and was also able to navigate into the paint off the dribble to make plays for his teammates. McLaren also stood out with his toughness defending at the point of attack. He’s on the smaller side and not the most explosive athlete but his skill level and steely confidence should see him attract D1 recruitment moving forward.

Adjusting to a new role off the bench, McLaren showed no signs of discomfort, still playing significant minutes and contributing a mature double-figure effort to Scanlan’s upset win. The sophomore lead guard would score 13 points on just seven shots, playing efficiently with his decisionmaking and shot selection. He showed added comfort as a shooter from the perimeter with a repeatable, compact stroke and was also able to navigate into the paint off the dribble to make plays for his teammates. McLaren also stood out with his toughness defending at the point of attack. He’s on the smaller side and not the most explosive athlete but his skill level and steely confidence should see him attract D1 recruitment moving forward.