Pinardi has made a real name for himself this fall, consistently holding his own against some of the top faceoff specialists in the 2028 class. As a freshman at Pinkerton, he earned Second Team All-State honors, and he’s far from just a FOGO—he can play the field and contribute. At the X, his hands are lightning quick to the clamp, and his exits are just as fast—honestly, some of the quickest hands I’ve seen in the ’28 class. When he gets on a run, he’s usually winning it forward and jump-starting transition. One of the more impressive parts of his game is how comfortable he is with the ball. He handles pressure well, can pass and shoot with both hands, and, just as importantly, understands his role and plays within it.

Pinardi has made a real name for himself this fall, consistently holding his own against some of the top faceoff specialists in the 2028 class. As a freshman at Pinkerton, he earned Second Team All-State honors, and he’s far from just a FOGO—he can play the field and contribute. At the X, his hands are lightning quick to the clamp, and his exits are just as fast—honestly, some of the quickest hands I’ve seen in the ’28 class. When he gets on a run, he’s usually winning it forward and jump-starting transition. One of the more impressive parts of his game is how comfortable he is with the ball. He handles pressure well, can pass and shoot with both hands, and, just as importantly, understands his role and plays within it.