The Johns Hopkins commit was being face-guarded from the get-go, but still found ways to make a difference while only grabbing one goal. Other than opening up space, McCleary showed his high IQ in the pick game, most notably when he opened up the game with a well-timed pick, which could’ve essentially counted as an assist for the first goal of the game.  He possesses generational-type burst as a split-dodging middie and will excite Blue Jays fans flashbacks with his shake-and-bake move once he laces up his cleats for the first time at Homewood.

McCleary is athletic to the point that it looks like he’s floating whenever the ball is in his stick. So sudden in his movements, the lefty combines that burst of speed with a much-improved dodging repertoire and outside shot, seamlessly getting back to his dominant left hand with a swim, split, or rollback. This summer, it quickly became clear that he gained a lot of confidence following a breakthrough junior year, as McCleary aggressively attacked his matchup off the dribble and got underneath of opposing defenses, often doing so in eye-popping fashion. There’s no doubt that he’ll become more of a focal point for defensive coordinators when game-planning for Prep, so McCleary will need to continue to polish his game — particularly his right hand — before he arrives at Homewood.