Developing Guard at Southwest Mustangs with Room to Grow
Vernon Onick III, a sophomore guard from Portland, OR, plays for the Southwest Mustangs (University of the Southwest) in NAIA Division I. In the 2025-26 season, he averaged 1.4 points, 0 rebounds, and 0 assists in 9.1 minutes per game over 17 contests, shooting 31.0% from the field[1][3]. While his current stats reflect a developmental role with limited offensive production, his differentiator lies in his persistence as a young player grinding for more minutes and trust in a competitive NAIA program. His intensity and willingness to stay on the roster despite modest stats suggest resilience, but he is not yet a high-impact fit for teams seeking immediate scoring or playmaking. Coaches should view him as a long-term project requiring significant development in shooting efficiency and ball-handling.
