Mendez is a fantastic LSM who recently committed to D3 powerhouse Dickson College. The runner up in the 2025 NCAA D3 tournament is adding a LSM with a versatile skill set who can have an impact at both ends of the field. On defense, Mendez’s speed and polished footwork enable him to pressure ball carriers on the perimeter and behind the cage. His crafty pokes, stick checks, lifts and can openers produce a slew of turnovers. After Mendez has pounced on the ground ball, he will sprint into the offensive end and lead the fast break. His transition passing skills are especially impressive. Mendez has also shown that he can trigger a fast break with a precise pass up the field. Additionally, Mendez is an extraordinarily effective as a wing on face offs. The combination of Mendez’s non-stop motor and stick skills lead to numerous ground ball wins around the dot each game.         

On Saturday Mendez displayed fantastic two-way LSM skills. On defense, Mendez’s speed and polished footwork enabled him to harass ball carriers all over the field. His crafty stick checks and lifts produced a host of turnovers. Mendez also showed he could navigate his way through / around screens. Mendez proved to be a plus offensive player in Hill’s transition game too. Several times on Saturday, Mendez picked up a ground ball or received a clearing pass and then sprinted into the offensive end to create an odd man break opportunity. The passing skills he displayed in transition were impressive. Lastly, Mendez was extremely effective as a wing LSM on face offs where he snared a number of GBs in traffic.