I was so impressed with Sledge’s ability to run the show and be a floor general for Metro Boston. The unsigned senior is only 6-foot (and that might be generous), but he uses his off hand ridiculously well to ward off defenders and get to his spots on the floor; he also elevates and finishes quite athletically at the hoop. Defensively, he’s a pest who has great hands and lateral quickness, making him someone you do not want to see for 94 feet. I would imagine coaches are slow to take a chance on him because of his size (or lack thereof), but I think he can certainly play at the D3 level. Improving his shot would certainly raise his chances.

Sledge followed up a an all-league season in the Power Five AAA by cementing himself as one of the region’s top floor generals. A dynamic ball-handler, Sledge is a lightning quick lead guard that has a suprising amount of bounce in the paint. He maintains a low center of gravity which allows him to quickly changes speeds and direction. He accelerates as well as anyone, allowing him to do a terrific job of coming off of ball screens. He makes some impressive passes, can really shoot the basketball when his feet are set, and does a nice job of finishing over bigger defenders in the paint. Defensively, his skills on the offensive end are translatable as he’s a terrific on-ball defender that does a great job of keeping opposing guards in front of him and out of the paint. He generates a lot of steals and deflections and is elite in terms of turning those possessions into quick, transition offense. He’ll have a chance to catch the attention of coaches this fall at Winchendon and could play himself into scholarship consideration.