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, good touch around the rim, and finishes well with either hand. Grayson also shows playmaking chops and shot making ability out to the three.

Hunter Campbell, TMT

Hunter is a skilled, lefty forward who brings some versatility to the forward position. He's a good passer from the low post and high post. Campbell sees cutters versus man and zone defenses, can finish with touch around the rim, and shows shot making ability out to the three.

Ayden Davenport, North Georgia Scout Basketball

Ayden may be small, but he plays big. He brings a good handle, shiftiness, and quickness to the floor which makes him difficult to cover. What impressed the RYZE staff most was his feel and ability to organize his team offensively. Ayden knew when to push the pace and when to settle everyone. He was truly an extension of his head coach.

Steffen Doyal, 3d Elite

Steffen overwhelmed opponents with physicality and toughness every time he stepped on the floor. Doyal was relentless on both the offensive and defensive boards, embraced the contact and drew fouls consistently, and showcased some perimeter skills; knocking down 16-foot jumpers and showing a quick first step when facing up.

Amir Watson, Georgia Stars

The 6'6" Watson towered over most of the competition he faced and impacted the game from the post and perimeter. Watson flashed some perimeter ability; converting defensive rebounds into transition breaks, facing up and getting downhill, stepping out and knocking down jumpers. He also provided adequate rim protection and was really good on the boards.

TJ Parker, B4

TJ Parker is a hybrid forward who can defend both the 4 and 5 spot because of his size, strength, and agility. He has a high motor and works the boards well. Offensively he shows an ability to create off the bounce for himself and is a willing passer. As his skillset continues to expand, he may work himself into a really solid player in the future.

Easton CLark, North Georgia Scout BAsketball

Easton is a young big with a promising future. In his first full season of basketball (he has a baseball background) he has good hands and works the glass well. Clark does a good job of deterring shots and is improving as a finisher at the basket.