Prospect Spotlight: Rylie Potter (2018)
Rylie Potter is a rising junior forward out of Raceland High School in Raceland, Ky. The all-around athlete plays with consistent energy on both ends of the court, knocks down big-time shots and plays tenacious defense. “As a player, I would have to…
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Continue ReadingRylie Potter is a rising junior forward out of Raceland High School in Raceland, Ky. The all-around athlete plays with consistent energy on both ends of the court, knocks down big-time shots and plays tenacious defense.
“As a player, I would have to say my strong suit is my high basketball IQ, which allows me to score a lot of baskets and I am a willing passer so I can create for my teammates,” Potter said. “My mid-range jump shots are one of my advantages. I’m shooting above 60 percent from 12-18 feet and 65 percent in the paint, so my ability to slash is improving but there’s still a lot of room for improvement, but I’m getting there.
“My jump shot is good from all ranges and I can score from three levels. So, I would say I am a scorer but I also pride in rebounding as I am top ten in my region in rebounds and also shutting down my matchup for the night.”
Potter says the season hasn’t started as well as he had hoped for it to.
“Personally, this season started off solid, but not the level I wanted to be at,” Potter stated. “Now as the season progresses I am finding a rhythm and averaging close to 20 (points) and 12 (rebounds) over the last five games. My team is 5-12 (overall), but 3-1 in our last four games. We had three guards injured and one transfer ruled ineligible along with a center who was undergoing knee surgery from football until a few weeks ago. One of the guards has returned and the other two are close to clear so now that we have those guys back, I look to be a solid competitor in the region with a definite shot at the district.
“Next year when everyone is healthy, we will be dominant. Things our just now clicking for our team and we will turn our record around over the second half of the season.”
In the classroom at the high school, Potter says he is a hard worker.
“I am a very hard working student with a GPA of 4.4 and an ACT (score) of 28,” the student-athlete noted. “I constantly work hard in the classroom because I know basketball will stop one day and I want a degree and (a) solid education when that happens. I continue to push myself in school so that I will have a good job and earn a scholarship. I quickly realized that my ability to play paired with my high grades and improving (my) ACT (score) will set me apart from players who may be more talented than me.”
Although he hasn’t received any direct offers yet, Potter has been shown interest from Lincoln Memorial and Salem International and says that more college coaches and programs should start to reach out because he gives his all.
“I, myself, should catch a coach’s eye because I am a high character guy who tries to lead in his community,” Potter added. “I am constantly volunteering and helping out, along with leading a team and working as hard as I can in the classroom and gym. I am not a player a coach will have to worry about skipping class or making a bad decision and getting in trouble during college years. My game should attract coaches’ because it is not flashy, but I find ways to score and fill up state lines with rebounds, assists, and points while holding my matchup to very few points.
“My jump shot is great, but always improving and my dribbling ability and court vision is great for a wing. My basketball IQ sets me apart because I can read defenses, find open lanes to attack the rim and get to the line and also find passing lanes.”