Ryse Up Fall Classic: Top Standouts Pt. 3
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After a year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Ryse Up Fall Classic was back this past weekend on Sept. 25 and 26. The event took place at two different locations: St John Bosco High School and St…
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Continue ReadingAfter a year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Ryse Up Fall Classic was back this past weekend on Sept. 25 and 26. The event took place at two different locations: St John Bosco High School and St Monica High School. The event featured some of the top HS teams in the SoCal area. I was able to attend both days, and here’s a quick look at some additional top standouts.
1. Dusty Stromer Dusty Stromer 6'5" | SG Notre Dame | 2023 State #47 Nation CA-S – Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks) 2023
Stromer is a solid wing player who has drawn a lot of D1 interest. He was playing alongside Ben Shtolzberg Ben Shtolzberg 6'4" | SG Notre Dame | 2022 State CA-S , but when Shtolzberg went to the bench, he showed that he’s capable of being the primary ball-handler. Another aspect of his game that stood out to me was his defense. He’s long and mobile and he is a good help defender in the paint altering and blocking shots. His shooting is another strong suit. He’s consistent from three and can pull-up from distance in transition.
2. Kelcy Phipps – Bishop Montgomery 2023
Phipps is another player who is starting to garner a lot of college interest. His scoring ability is what really stood out to me. He can score in a variety of ways. He’s a good finisher when getting downhill and he can draw contact to get to the free-throw line. He can spot up from three-point range and he’s got a very quick release. He’s fast with the ball in his hands. Does a good job getting into the lane and then dishing the ball out to open teammates.
3. Tyler Rolison Tyler Rolison 6'0" | PG St. Bernard | 2023 State #150 Nation CA-S – St Bernard 2023
Rolison just picked up an offer from USC, and he’s one of the more intriguing point guard prospects I’ve seen. He did a good job quarterbacking the St Bernard offense. He sees the floor well and can find open teammates. He can be a lethal scorer too. He uses hesitation moves to get the defense off balance and then can stop and pop right in the defender’s face. When closely guarded, he does a good job creating separation with little step back moves to get his shot off.
4. Brandon Releford – Compton 2022
Releford was the number one floor general for the team. He does a solid job getting into the lane and once he’s there he looks to pass. He can drive and dish out to shooters or he can find teammates around the rim. Can handle defensive pressure well. He has a nice little fadeaway in the midrange. He can also knock down threes consistently off the dribble. Able to rise up and shoot over the defense.