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Team Camp Standouts: Day 2
CJ Jackson (2029), Mount Paran CJ Jackson showed an ability to be a scoring threat both as an on-ball and off-ball option. Jackson uses shiftiness and a tight handle to make it difficult for defenders to keep him under control. He's a dual threat in the pick and roll as a passer and a scorer. When he's off the ball he cuts well, reads and drives closeouts well, and makes shots both off movement and as a spot-up threat. Will Bishop (2027), Cartersville HS Rising senior Will B
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2 days ago


Team Camp Standouts: Day 1
Graham Titus (2027), Kennesaw Mountain Last night Graham Titus showed his ability to score the ball with versatility. In game one of the night he scored the first 11 points of the second half. During that stretch Titus hit a three off the catch, scored in the mid-range off the dribble, scored from the post, and got to the free throw line four times. KJ Reed (2029), Alexander HS Reed is one of the younger players on the list but he plays with the poise and feel of an experienc
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4 days ago


On The RYZE: Jr. Battle for the Southeast
BJ O'Neal, b4 Academy BJ is a versatile guard with nice size and athleticism. What stood out was his competitiveness on both the defensive and offensive ends. BJ did a good job of knowing when to score and when to be unselfish, defended on the ball well, and competed at a high level each time he stepped on the floor. Grayson Howard, Georgia Stars Grayson plays with good pace and feel for such a young guard. He also brings good size to the guard position with a nice handle, g
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5 days ago


Quick Hitter with Keelan Day
Keelan Day (Class of 2027) Griffin Grasshoppers (AAU); Spalding (HS) Keelan has been one of the better individual scorers to play in RYZE events this travel season. Keelan averages 19.1 ppg in a total of 8 games his GGE team has participated in, including a 30-point outing, multiple games scoring 20 or more points, and multiple games connecting on 4 or more three-pointers. His ability to score the ball in multiple ways plays a big part in why he's considered a bucket to the R
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May 31


Quick Hitter With Lorenzo McCorvey
Lorenzo McCorvey (Class of 2027) Team Person - Red (AAU); CP Next Level Academy (HS) Lorenzo McCorvey has expanded his skillset and is showing the hoops world there's a new Zo in the building. The versatile McCorvey had a few moments to spare during the RYZE Hoops Showcase to sit down for a Quick Hitter with Coach Cyp and talk about what he took away from his Final 4 run at The Walker School, embracing the role as lead guard for his AAU team, and the responsibilities he's exc
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May 25


Quick Hitter with Michael Rowe
Michael Rowe (Class of 2027) Team Scoot (AAU); St. Anne Pacelli (HS) Michael Rowe demonstrated his high-level athleticism and versatility at the forward spot in games at the RYZE Hoops showcase. Rowe, who recently received a scholarship offer from Independence Community College (Jayhawk Conference - Kansas), stopped by for a Quick Hitter with Coach Cyp.
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May 20


Quick hitter with GRant RObich
Grant Robich (Class of 2027) ATL All Stars (AAU); North Cobb Christian (HS) 2027 point guard Grant Robich is the engine of a very talented ATL All Stars AAU team. He stopped by for a Quick Hitter on the Road with Coach Cyp to discuss his ability to control the flow of the game and how he learned his craft.
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May 17


Quickhitter with Aiden Allaire
Aiden Allaire (Class of 2028) AOT (AAU) Alexander High School forward Aiden Allaire was a key role player for the Cougars during their state title run. During the RYZE Hoops Showcase, the 6'6" Allaire stopped by to talk with Coach Cyp about what he learned from the title run, playing next to college-level forwards, and what makes him one of the best rebounders around.
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May 12


Quickhitter With Tristen Tucker
Tristen Tucker (Class of 2028) AOT (AAU) Tristen Tucker impressed the RYZE staff with his overall ability during the RYZE Hoops Showcase last weekend. The 6'1' guard sports a quiet personality but his game is loud and impactful. Tucker finished the weekend averaging 19 points per game for his AOT 2028 squad. Coming off a game in which he scored 28 points, Tristen caught up with Coach Cyp to talk about his play style and what it's like to be in the "zone".
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May 7


Moving Forward: Front court stock risers
Charles Lewis III, Griffin Grasshoppers (GGE) 2027 forward, Charles Lewis has good size and a good skillset to match. At 6'7", 215 pounds, Lewis is difficult to deal with when he gets good post position, but he's also shown that he can operate on the perimeter. Charles can put the ball on the floor and create for himself and also step out and knock down the jumper. Bronx Patterson, Five Star Bronx Patterson (2029) impressed the RYZE staff in this past weekend's Showcase with
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May 5


From the Arc: don't leave these players open!
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
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Apr 30


Quickhitter with Caleb Pollastro
Caleb Pollastro (Class of 2028) 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 st
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Apr 23


RYZE Hoops roundball classic top performers
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
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Apr 22


Sunday Standouts: Ryze on the road - Birmingham - 4/19/26
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
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Apr 21


Top Performers: Ryze on the Road - Birmingham - 4/18/26
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
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Apr 19


Quickhitter with Tre Keith
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.
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Apr 15


Quickhitter with Rob Fowler
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.
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Apr 11


Quickhitter with Alvin Pettway
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
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Apr 9


Quickhitter with Tony Delk
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
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Apr 6


Quickhitter With Bo Reid
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
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Apr 3
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