Last week’s open gym was my first time seeing Sanchez play, and I was really impressed by his well-rounded, two-way ability. The 6-foot-3 senior was electric as an offensive rebounder, consistently reading the ball off of the rim and timing his jump perfectly. He also made excellent decisions on the offensive end, whether it was making shots from the perimeter or driving closeouts and finishing with athleticism. Sanchez will be a nice D3 player and should be productive at Newman this season.

Xavier Sanchez Xavier Sanchez 6'3" | CG Newman School | 2027 State New E showcased his on-ball guard skills that continue to make him a very intriguing prospect to follow. He was getting by defenders in the pick-and-roll, and getting to the basket. He showed off his mid-range jumper and was getting out on the open floor without the ball to get easy scores. He pulled off a no-look pass to the corner which was fun and defensively was doing his job, sticking close to his designated man throughout the event. Sanchez’s potential was easy to see and remains tantalizing.