Combine Stats: 9.7 Pts 3.0 Reb 0.7 Stl

Sanders was pretty quiet in his first two games, scoring a total of 13 points and pulling down six rebounds. He took a much more aggressive approach in the final game of the day, attacking the rim with his length and athleticism, connecting on 5-of-8 2FG. He also showed off his ability to be a catch-and-shoot option, hitting two 3-pointers for the second game in a row. He finished that game with 16 points.

Sanders had a tremendous off-season, getting experience playing on the EYBL with the NW Rotary Rebels and then making an impression on every camp and local tournament he played in with his length, athleticism, and intensity. There’s no challenge the 6-foot-5 junior lefty will back down from on either end of the floor and he picked up his first scholarship offer over the summer landing one from Bethune-Cookman. He’s set to have a banner season ahead with a Grant team that’s looking to take home a state title.

Out of all the players on a really, really good Grant team, Sanders was making people gasp, dunking from the hash mark. A fast break menace, it seemed the Timberwolves could not do anything to contain him once he got a head of steam. another part of his game that stood out was how active was his off ball on defense. He constantly stood in passing lanes trying to get a steal, and yam it on the other end.

An athletic, high-flying guard who brought excitement and energy every time he stepped on the floor. Sanders played with poise, crashed the boards, and used his athleticism to keep plays alive. He’s a team-first player who can also protect the rim and make an impact defensively. Sanders led all scorers with 20 points and showed his ability to impact the game in multiple ways.

An extremely talented and gifted wing/guard with good height and size, an aggressive slasher who can finish at the rim and/or dunk as a lefty. He’s capable of drawing fouls each time he attacks the basket or from offensive rebounding. Defensively, he’s committed to picking up full court and does a good job of turning the offensive player and contesting shots on jump shooters. Good fundamentals, and is capable of bringing the basketball up the floor to create, run offensive sets for teammates, or straight up score on you. Runs lanes. This left-handed shooter has 3-pt. Range, and can knock down the shot. Good trapping wing. Plays the passing well. Look for the recruiting to begin, if it hasn’t already. (LL)

#86 – An extremely talented and gifted wing/guard with good height and size, an aggressive slasher who can finish at the rim and/or dunk as a lefty. He’s capable of drawing fouls each time he attacks the basket or from offensive rebounding. Defensively, he’s committed to picking up full court and does a good job of turning the offensive player and contesting shots on jump shooters. Good fundamentals, and is capable of bringing the basketball up the floor to create, run offensive sets for teammates, or straight up score on you. Runs lanes. This left-handed shooter has 3-pt. Range, and can knock down the shot. Good trapping wing. Plays the passing well. Look for the recruiting to begin, if it hasn’t already.

Sanders was absolutely dominant in the games we watched him play with Pressure Elite in the Varsity and 17U/16U divisions at the Finale in the Valley, helping lead the team to the finals in both divisions and winning the title in Varsity. The Grant junior wing couldn’t be stopped going hard to the basket, especially in transition where he constantly finished high above the rim with thunderous jams of all varieties. His lefty jumper was really clicking from three in a couple of the games we watched from both the wings and the corners and defensively, he was in attack mode as always. He posted back-to-back games of 28 points and 10 rebounds on Sunday, and this summer Sanders has proven he’s not only one of the top players in the class of 2028 but in the entire state.

One of the things that makes Sanders one of our favorite players in the Class of 2028 is how he makes a difference on the court without scoring. So while he did end up scoring in double figures with 11 points in a win on Sunday morning for the eventual champs Oregon Hoopers , the impact he had on the game was in areas beyond the scoreboard. The rising Grant junior wing hit the glass hard and as always, was a dog on defense, relentlessly picking up his assignment all over the court and using his length to disrupt passing lanes and block shots. The result was contributions in every category – 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, and a couple of rejections.

Sanders is an aggressive, long, athletic wing, who was ready to display his quick-hitting momentum stealing play style. He had some big blitzes up top on screens to force turnovers, anticipating passes up along the perimeter that led to more quick turnovers and buckets, and was flying high to finish at the rim. And while he was able to have an impact with those quick, impact plays, he also did a great job boxing out bigger players and finishing out defensive possessions.

One of the top risers this summer has undoubtedly been Sanders, who showed in Wilsonville he doesn’t necessarily have to be scoring points to make an impact in games. In Grant’s win over West Linn, that aforementioned impact was on the boards and defensively, as he pulled down 11 rebounds and created havoc with his length and quickness with both steals and blocked shots. One of the most electric finishers in the state, the lefty got loose on the break for a highlight reel dunk. Sanders recently received his first D-I offer from Bethune-Cookman.