LAS VEGAS — Bronny James started his senior season on a high note over the weekend at the Border League. The 6-foot-2 point guard made a strong statement at the fall ball tournament with some of the top high school teams in the nation, with fans packing the gym at Bishop Gorman High School.
In his first game Friday evening, James netted 31 points and added five assists and four steals. Sierra Canyon, playing as California Basketball Club for the fall season, struggled the rest of the tournament as they try to find their rhythm and chemistry after adding 12 new players to the varsity squad.
Over the summer, James got more comfortable as the primary ball handler and improved his reads off the pick-and-roll option. This past weekend, he showcased a tighter crossover and more polished two-dribble pull-up from the wing. Hardaway, a senior, is currently uncommited and holds offers from Kansas, Oklahoma State and Boston College. After a strong weekend, more schools are likely to get involved in his recruitment and Hardaway is a player who could really break out this year and see his stock rise.Columbus High School , Class of 2025
Boozer looked comfortable being the primary ball handler at times and stepped into deep 3-pointers with confidence. He's always looking to advance the ball off a rebound and has a natural feel for the game that many players don't have at such a young age. Boozer capped off the weekend with a double-double and a win over Sierra Canyon, finishing with 23 points on 6 of 9 from the field and added 13 rebounds, four steals and three blocks.
McCain is an ultra competitor, always seems to rise to the occasion no matter who's on the opposing side and he's strong with the ball when getting downhill.Johnson was a little inconsistent during the summer AAU season but had a great weekend, especially the first game where he missed only one shot and finished with 23 points and five assists.