Though Fendall resents it, he is quickly earning a reputation around Grant as the Generals' three point specialist. "I'm not a specialist," says Fendall, "I just play basketball." With the graduation of Mike James and Paul McCoy, last year's best long range shooters, Fendall has been called on to carry most of the load when it comes to three point shooting. "I'm getting more minutes this year and Coach Broadous is calling more plays for me so it's working out. I'm having fun."

Though many players of his caliber devote their lives to the game, Fendall strictly plays for fun. He has never participated on an AAU team, preferring leagues through the more casual Portland Parks and Recreation. "It's just practice and genes," shrugs Fendall who emphasizes his simple love for playing the game of basketball. "I just play. Get some buddies and go down to Irvington. That's my stomping grounds." This relaxed approach to playing is highlithted on the court. Fendall has no pre-game pump up playlist, preferring to stay relaxed. "My only routine before the game is to make fun of Kevin [Jessie] and Keondre [Woods] and I make sure I get a dunk in during warm ups. But other than that I just chill. I'm a low-key kind of guy." Whether Fendall likes it or not, his reputation is becoming less and less low-key with every game as he rapidly develops into a fan favorite. The cheers greeting Fendall at the beginning of every game match those bestowed upon UCLA bound Mike Moser, and the crowd's arms rise with every three -pointer he attempts. "The crowd gets me excited but it doesn't mess with my mind set or style of play. I love having them there but when it comes down to it I just clear my mind and shoot."

Though Fendall has always had a reputation for being deadly from beyond the arc, his game has changed in one major category this season: defense. New softball captain Forness shows leadership "We just have so many good defenders I had to step it up," he explains. This improvement is a major factor in Fendall's increased paying time this season, as it allows him to mold into Grant's run and gun style of play that relies on defensive trapping, which results in turning steals into fast break points. This effective blend of offense and defense has the reigning state champions in control of fi rst place in the PIL, though Fendall refuses to make predictions about the team's post-season chances. "We're playing well right now, we're on the upswing," Fendall says with a smile, " but I'm leavin' it at that."

Despite Fendall'0s modest approach when discussing state title chances, as long as he keeps his fans with two arms in the air, the Generals look tough to beat.