Montgomery chooses duke In front of a crowd that included his classmates and Hillgrove faculty and staff, star forward Asa Montgomery verbally committed to Duke University with his family by his side. Montgomery had experienced a huge uptick in his recruitment and national attention which came as a result of his domination of the Nike EYCL and being selected to the T-USA U17 team, resulting in an Olympic gold medal. The 6'7" swing man chose the Blue Devils over LSU, rival UNC

Chase Lumpkin to Bama Ben and Coach Cyp are back with another episode. Chase Lumpkin's commitment to Alabama is the topic of discussion.

Ace Graham (2027) - Woodstock High School Ace Graham transferred in from South Carolina to join Woodstock HS basketball team and gives them one of the best backcourts in the state as he pairs with Jahmar Maurice (2028). Graham brings high energy on the defensive end and has a fierce competitive edge on top of his ability to score the ball. Ace joins Coach Cyp to talk about his adjustment to his new squad, chemistry with Jahmar Maurices, and where his competitive edge comes fr

Tre KEith to Boston College In episode 3 Tre Keith is the topic of Ben and Coach Cyp's conversation. The senior from Tri-Cities HS committed to Boston College.

Justin Wise to University of Georgia Ben and Coach Cyp discuss Justin Wise's commitment to the Bulldogs in Episode 2 of the Commitment Series of the RYZE Hoops Fastbreak.

Jahmar Maurice (2028) - Woodstock High School Jahmar Maurice was a scoring machine during the RYZE Hoops Fall League. Maurice stopped by to talk with Coach Cyp about his recruitment, his experience at the Adidas ABCD Camp, and what goes into his preparation to become such a good scorer.

Preston Liston (2027) - Lassiter High School On the last day of the RYZE Hoops Fall League Lassiter High School senior guard Preston Liston took a few minutes to talk to Coach Cyp about his recruitment, his experience in the Fall League, and what drives him to be a consistent scorer.

Kevin Savage to Purdue University Ben Weitzenkorn and Coach Cyp are back talking hoops. This time they're talking college commitments. It's fall and prospects are taking visits and verbally committing to their school of choice. Kevin Savage (Wheeler HS) is the first prospect Ben and Coach Cyp will discuss in Episode 1 of the Commitment Series of the RYZE Hoops Fastbreak.

DJ Hall (Class of 2027) 444 (AAU); Darlington (HS) DJ Hall stopped by to speak with Ben and Coach Cyp about the Darlington state title run, bouncing back from a few injuries in the off-season, and how he became such a good passer.

Christian Allen (Class of 2029) Pro One (AAU); Hazel Green (HS) 2029 guard Christian Allen joins Coach Cyp in the first episode of Hooper Spotlight to discuss off-season development, recruitment, and both individual and team goals for his Hazel Green squad this upcoming high school season.

Quinton Wilson (Class of 2028) ATL Xpress (AAU); Wellington Sports Academy (HS) Ben W. and Coach Cyp discuss 2028 guard Quinton Wilson's ability to make scoring look easy in episode 5 of the RYZE Hoops Fastbreak series.

Jahmar Maurice (Class of 2028) OBG Basketball Academy (AAU); Woodstock (HS) 2028 guard Jahmar Maurice is a small guards who gets buckets in a big way. The 5'11" scorer impressed Ben and Coach Cyp with his scoring ability and they discussed what they liked about his game.

Jackson Harrison (Class of 2027) ATL Celtics (AAU); Milton (HS) 6'4" marksman Jackson Harrison of Milton High School is the topic of Episode Three of the RYZE Hoops Fastbreak series. Harrison is a key piece to a formidable Milton HS squad due to his impressive shot making ability.

Evan Toms (Class of 2027) Pro One (AAU); Huntsville (HS) Ben Weitzenkorn and Coach Cyp breakdown Evan Toms of Huntsville HS. Toms is a Division 1 prospect and joins previous forwards from the Huntsville HS who finish their careers with mulitple D1 offers.

Zach Graves (Class of 2027) Georgia Stars (AAU); McEachern (HS) Ben Weitzenkorn and Coach Cyp breakdown McEachern HS point guard Zach Graves and what about him stands out when it comes to his recruitment and potential impact at the college level.

Duke Howell - Game ELite Duke Howell put together a standout performance at Battle for Georgia, taking home the championship belt and MVP honors after leading Game Elite to the title. He exploded for 27 points in the championship game and was lights out from the perimeter throughout the event. A true microwave scorer, Howell can heat up in a hurry and score at all three levels, making him a difficult matchup for any defense. Duke has a bright future ahead. Alvin Pettway Jr. -

Myles Hayes - Atlanta Xpress Myles Hayes took home the championship belt and earned Co-MVP honors after a dominant Sunday, scoring 15 or more points in all three games, including a 30-point performance. Hayes is an elite shooter with outstanding athleticism, making him one of the toughest players to defend. His high basketball IQ allows him to make the right reads, create opportunities for his teammates, and take over games as a scorer when needed. With his complete skill set

Zach Graves - Georgia Stars Zach Graves was electric all weekend for the Georgia Stars. He scored 20+ points in every game and was a constant problem for opposing defenses. The Stars won every game by just one possession, and they put the ball in Graves' hands whenever it mattered most. He drilled an incredible moving three-pointer at the buzzer to win their opening game, then delivered again in the championship. Facing adversity, Graves exploded for 26 second-half points to

mAKARI tOWNSEND (2029), gAINESVILLE HS Rising sophomore, Makari Townsend gets a lot done on the floor. He sports good positional size which allows him to play and defend multiple positions. Townsend does a good job on the offensive and defensive boards, he has playmaking chops, and the shot making is legit both from the three and mid-range. Kenny Redd (2028), Greenbrier Kenny Redd impressed the RYZE Staff with his speed and feel for the game. The rising junior guard did a goo

zION eKWEALOR (2027), Paulding cOUNTY HS Zion is a big guard with a good downhill burst who did a good job of putting consistent pressure on the paint. Once he got to his launchpad, Ekwealor was tough to deal with. He's strong and athletic and plays through contact well. Zion averaged 18 ppg on Day 1 of the RYZE Hoops Team Camp. Parker Stanford (2027), Trinity Christian Rising senior Parker Stanford shot the cover off of the ball on Day 1 of the RYZE Hoops Team Camp. Stanfo