Our Staff
Dan McDonald, General Manager
Dan has been in the prep basketball space in Atlanta since 2009. He returns to RYZE Hoops as the General Manager after two years on the coaching staff for Kennesaw State Men's Basketball. Prior to his time with the Owls, he led RYZE Hoops from its inception and built it into one of the top basketball platforms in the country. He will play a role in all aspects of RYZE Hoops including event building, event management and providing additional content on RYZEHoops.com and the social media platforms.
Mike Cyprien
The newest addition to the RYZE Hoops team, Mike has a long history in basketball as a coach and trainer. He has coached across all levels of collegiate basketball, including as an assistant at his alma mater Southeastern Louisiana, where he also played. He brings a lot of knowledge to RYZE Hoops as a scout and social media contributor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RYZE Hoops?
RYZE Hoops is the Premier Source for Prep & Grassroots Hoops in the Southeast, based out of LakePoint Sports outside of Atlanta, Georgia, and home of the RYZE Travel Series. RYZE Hoops operates tournaments, leagues, camps, and other events throughout the calendar year, as well as provide coverage for other prep and grassroots events around the region. You can find us on all social media platforms, @RYZEHoops.
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Where will RYZE Hoops events take place?
Being based out of LakePoint Sports in Atlanta, most of the RYZE Hoops events take place at the LakePoint Champions Center, the premier indoor facility in the country, which features 12 full length basketball courts. However, as the schedule develops each year, look for RYZE Hoops events at other venues across the southeast.
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How does RYZE Hoops help student athletes?
Our staff works tirelessly to bring in the best competition for athletes to compete against to show off their own talent. All of our events at the Champions Center will be live streamed via LakePoint Live for college coaches to watch. Our staff will provide elite coverage of events and we will have other media members and scouts in attendance as well.