Mike Saunders Jr. brings veteran pace, shot-making and defensive pressure to Pepperdine
Saunders is a seasoned 6-foot guard whose value goes beyond box scores: Pepperdine coaches praised his elite speed, ability to pressure the ball defensively, and knack for pushing the tempo on offense. In 2024-25 at Pepperdine, he played limited minutes and produced modest scoring, but his career track record includes efficient stretches at McNeese and high-end scoring nights at Cincinnati and Utah, showing he can swing games when featured. He looks like a good fit for teams needing an experienced, pace-raising guard who competes hard and can hit open shots.
