...states and Saunders played much of his career at an elite level of high school basketball vs better competition. Players who distinguished themselves in such a way bring a little something extra on the mental side of the game that guys who were just good players in high school like Trevin Knell, Trey Stewart or Spencer Johnson don't.

Now it's entirely possible that their mission service changed them and dulled their competitive edge (hope not) but these guys weren't just players who were good local church and high school ballers. Saunders, Hall and Toolson are a cut above that.