Recruiting Report: Riley Sorn (2018)

July is a huge month for incoming seniors. It is usually the last chance for most colleges to see them play and impress. With an already impressive resume of some of the biggest D1 programs around, Riley isn't satisfied until he has proven that even thought he is taller than most opposing players. He is still a force to be reckoned with. Riley Sorn - 7'3 C Richland High School, Richland WA. Standing 7 feet 3 inches, Sorn is the tallest basketball player in the state of Washington. He has a great defensive presence, meeting lay ups and dunks at the rim for blocked shots. With his height and length alone, it will make shots harder for opposing player. “I think my biggest strength on the court is that I am a rim is that I am a rim protector.  Most teams hesitate when attacking the basket when I'm in the middle because they know that most shots I am going to get to. The coaching staff at Washington Supreme have made that very clear that my  primary role is just that." said Sorn. What are some of your biggest areas of improvement and what our most coaches advising you to work during the off-season? “This off season I want to work on my foot work. I still have a lot to work on in all aspects of my game, so pretty much the question would be, what won't I be working on. Most coaches have expressed at the next level I'll need to be more dominant with the ball in my hand." “I definitely need to work on my outside confidence in shooting and dribbling just to add a new aspect to my game. I watch quite a bit of Dirk videos and try to pick up little things he was able to do.” This summer will be huge for Sorn, as he will be playing his last summer AAU circuit. He will be playing for Washington Supreme, which is an elite Under Armor sponsored team, so he will get a lot of exposure out of state. Sorn is just now getting on the radar after a strong state tournament showing. He has turned a few heads and gained some interest from some lower division ones and should continue gaining more looks this summer. With interest coming from Boise State, Eastern Washington, University of Montana, Pepperdine, and few other programs. Sorn knows he needs to have a breakout and productive July. “My main goal as a player is to play D1 college ball somewhere on a full ride scholarship.  Getting a college degree is very important and I want to make sure whichever university I attend will also see that as a priority for me.”