“Jaden Hardy was the best offensive player in the senior class. A deep, long-range shooter as well as a master in the mid-range. He makes tough shots look easy and his aggressive scoring nature elicits fouls on opponents.”

Paul Biancardi

ESPN National Recruiting Director

Athletic Excellence

The state’s returning Gatorade Player of the Year, the 6-foot-5, 195-pound senior guard averaged 30.4 points, 9.1 rebounds and 8.4 assists in leading the Cougars to a 19-8 record and the Class 4A regional semifinals as a junior in 2020. A participant in the Team USA Junior National Program since his sophomore year, Hardy graduates as a two-time All-State selection who passed the 2,000 career points barrier during the 2020 campaign. Ranked as the No. 2 prospect in the Class of 2021 by ESPN, Hardy was named 2020 MaxPreps Nevada Player of the Year after a season in which he set the school record for points in a game with 62 against San Diego’s Cathedral Catholic High.

Academic Achievement

Hardy has maintained a 3.17 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a professional contract to play for the California-based Ignite in the NBA G League and would be eligible for the 2022 NBA Draft.

Exemplary Character

Hardy has volunteered locally as a mentor at David Cox Elementary. He has also donated his time to the National Charity League as well as the Henderson Hope Squad for suicide prevention.