DJ Mitchell, Blue Collar Basketball DJ Mitchell can really shoot it off the catch, both spotting up and off the move. He does a really good job of reading defender(s) body positioning, can make shots over contest, and can make shots off the dribble. Mitchell has range out to the college three but can also put the ball on the floor and make shots in the mid-range. Abram gaddis, Atlanta Timberwolves Abram Gaddis impressed the RYZE staff in multiple events with his shot making a

Caleb Pollastro (Class of 202) Pro One Academic Select (AAU); Huntsville (HS) Sophomore forward Caleb Pollastro brought a physical style of play every time he stepped on the floor in the RYZE on the Road event in Birmingham. With a football playing background, it's no wonder why Caleb embraces the physicality that comes with the position but he's not just a job doer. Caleb is just scratching the surface of how good he can be. Coach Cyp caught up with him to talk about his sty

Elijah ANderson, Powder springs Elite (PSE) PSE 17U guard Elijah Anderson is a tough cover as soon as he crosses half court. The Hillgrove HS guard uses his strength and athleticism to get to the rim well. Anderson led all scorers in the 17U division averaging 27 points per game at the Roundball Classic. Tyson Matta, Seba Warriors Tyson Matta of SEBA Roundball 2028 scored the ball well at the Roundball Classic. Matta averaged 20 points per game over the weekend. He's highly a

Henry McKinnon, OFW Galaxy Henry McKinnon (2027 - Vestavia HS) is a versatile forward with a skillset that allows him to operate from the post and perimeter. McKinnon showed flashes of connector capabilities, touch around the rim, mobility, and shot making both off the catch and dribble. MJ McWhorter, Atlanta All-Stars MJ McWhorter (2027 - Therrell HS) is what college coaches love from a front-court player. MJ is a trememdous in-traffic and out of area rebounder, plays and

Zyelan Burnett, No'ala Elite Zyelan (2029 - Florence HS) had a really good outing on Saturday in Birmingham at the in the RYZE on the Road event. The lefty is versatile and skilled, and both were on display in the team's first game, when Burnett dropped 42 points. He scores from the paint and perimeter; he can play above the rim and is a matchup nightmare due to his ability to score from both the guard and forward spots. Hawk Graham, 94 feet Graham (2027 - Mount Zion HS) s

Tre Keith G (Class of 2027) AE5 (AAU); Tri-Cities (HS) Highly decorated guard, Tre Keith, is one of the best lead guards in the state and country. His offensive versatility separates him from a lot of his peers. Keith is a poised, reserved person whose game speaks volumes. The All-State selection stopped by for a Quickhitter with Coach Cyp to talk about his accolades and what goes into his versatility as a lead guard.

Rob Fowler - G (Class of 2027) Redline Basketball Club (AAU); North Cobb (HS) 2027 guard Rob Fowler is out to show the hoops world that he's back and better than he's ever been. The North Cobb hooper dropped by to talk about shaking back from injury, what drives his playmaking abilities, and what he hopes to show everyone this travel season.

Alvin Pettway - F (Class of 2029) Game Elite (AAU); McEachern (HS) Alvin Pettway of Game Elite (McEachern HS) is a young forward with a burgeoning skillset and a promising future. Pettway was a key piece on a McEachern HS team that finished as regional champions and GHSA State Runner-Up. Alvin is beginning to realize how good he can be, and he stopped by to chat with Coach Cyp about what he learned during the HS season and what he wants people to know about him when they see

Tony Delk Owner/Founder - Tony Delk Basketball Academy Tony Delk has was a highly decorated hooper during his time. In high school Delk was named Mr. Basketball in the state of Tennessee and was both Parade and McDonald's All-American selection. Delk would go on to play at the University of Kentucky under the legendary coach, Rick Pitino. He was a 2X First-Team All-SEC selection and in 1996 Delk won a national title, was named SEC Player of the Year, selected as a consensus f

Bo Reid - SG (Class of 2027) Blue Collar Basketball (AAU); Creekview (HS) Sharpshooter Bo Reid has been shooting the cover off the ball thus far at the beginning of the travel basketball season. In both the RYZE Hoops Warm Up and Tip Off events, Bo averaged 18 points per game while knocking down an average of 5 made three-pointers per game in 8 total games played in the Champions Center at Lakepoint. In those games Bo has made 5 or more three-pointers in four games, including

Jaiston Duff - PG (Class of 2027) Five Star (AAU); Murray County (HS) Murray County PG Jaiston Duff may be the smallest player on the floor most nights but he's as impactful as some of the biggest. He orchestrates, organizes, and leads with the best of them who play the point guard position. Duff is coming off of a junior season that saw him earn First Team All-Region honors after averaging 12.5 ppg, 7.8 assists per game, and 3.8 rebounds per game. Jaiston is quick with a gre

Kevin Savage - PG (Class of 2027) Game Elite (AAU - Adidas); Wheeler (HS) Kevin is reaping the rewards of his hard work and dedication to his craft and to the game of basketball. In the month of March alone Savage has won a state title at Wheeler HS, been selected to the USA Men's Junior National Team mini-camp and has been ranked as the 8th best PG by ESPN (of 46 names ranked). In our interview the Georgia 6A All-State selection talks about what the accolades mean to him, wh

Forward - Class of 2028 HS - Walton; AAU - Atlanta Timberwolves Alek Avaliani impressed the staff with his versatility and skillset at the Warm-Up. The sophomore forward averaged 25.5 point per game and showed he can score it from the post and perimeter. Alek is a threat to shoot off the catch but can also catch and finish which makes him a dual threat as a ball screener. He can score it from either block, embraces the physicality (with a smile as he's crashing into defender

Guard - Class of 2027 HS - Spalding; AAU - Griffin Grasshoppers (GGE) Spalding HS junior guard, Keelan Day , played well in The Warm-Up event in the opening weekend for Ryze Hoops events. Day has good positional size and athleticism and impressed the staff with his shot making ability, specifically off the catch from three-point range. Over the weekend Keelan averaged 20.3 ppg, highlighted by a 30-point outburst in GGE's opening game on Saturday morning. The rising senior mad

DJ Mitchell, Blue Collar Basketball DJ Mitchell (2027 - Pickens HS) had a really good outing this past weekend at the Warm-Up for BCB. Mitchell is a big time shot maker with deep range, a consistent shooting motion, and is a tough cover because he moves well without the ball and doesn't need much space to get his shot off. This weekend DJ impressed the staff with his ability to make shots in bunches and should be on college coaches' radars really soon. Alek Avaliani, Atlanta

Forward - Class of 2027 HS - PAce Academy; AAU - ATL Express (UA) Pace Academy junior forward, Gavin Fountain , has a chance to really put his name on the map as travel season begins. The 6'6" Fountain was a key member of a Pace Academy team that finished the 2025-26 high school season as GHSA State Runner-Up. Fountain brings skill and versatility to the both the power and small forward positions. He's big and strong enough to operate at the power forward, as he can score the

Game 1: Morgan County - 53 Butler - 52 The Morgan County Bulldogs have repeated as GHSA State Champions as a last second Butler layup rolled in and out, giving Morgan County one-point victory. Senior guard Zeki Locus recorded a double-double, scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds as he constantly made big plays in a game in which his Bulldogs went the majority of the game trailing until Garrett Ward sank a free throw with 2:10 left in the fourth quarter to give them thei

Game 1: Rabun County - 52 Southwest-MAcon - 43 Rabun County senior guard and Naval Academy commit, Huey Blalock, saved his best for last as he scored 29 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out five assists and led the Wildcats basketball program to its first-ever GHSA State Championship. Southwest-Macon had a big crowd, due to the location of the event, but Rabun County came out strong and wouldn't be intimidated. After a first quarter that saw Rabun County lead by as ma

Game 1: Clinch County - 63 Portal - 43 The Clinch County Panthers have secured its first GHSA State Championship since 1989. Sophomore Traviian Miller, posted a double-double, scoring 25 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, and earned the game's MVP Award. The Panthers had only nine 3-Point attempts on the night but did a good job generating paint touches by working the offensive glass, creating off the dribble and getting to the free-throw line. Juniors Jakyri Posley (15 points,

Game 1: Holy Innocents' - 50 Darlington - 53 Darlington vs Holy Innocents' was a matchup that saw one team looking to repeat as state champs another appearing in the program's first ever title game and seeking its first state title. In the opening minutes, both teams showed early game jitters. Holy Innocent's senior guard Jordan Mays scored the first five points of the game, however both teams still struggled to find an offensive rhythm. Midway through the first quarter both