Open Gym Tour: Rolesville High School Rams
Jay Anderson
<p><em>The Rolesville High School Rams went 19-8 this past season and with experience returning, this season, they have a chance to be a talented group. Here's a look at some players to keep an eye on after attending open gym on Tuesday evening.</em></p>
<p><span data-tt="{"paragraphStyle":{"alignment":4,"writingDirection":1}}"><em><strong>2020 forward Brandon Johnson</strong></em> - Johnson is a solid paint presence on both ends at 6-foot-5. He's got nice touch around the rim and finishes in traffic on offense. He can stretch the defense all the way to the perimeter with his jump shot. He's still learning to play with energy and as he does, he's due for a productive senior season. He holds offers from NC Wesleyan and Averett University.</span></p>
<p><span data-tt="{"paragraphStyle":{"alignment":4,"writingDirection":1}}"><em><strong>2020 guard Darien Long</strong></em> - Long is a big framed guard at 6-foot-2 that is athletic and can score on all three levels. He rebounds and gets out on the break with the ball and makes tough shots off the bounce. He shot the ball really well during open gym and competed well. He's drawing interest from Barry and Averett University and holds an offer from NC Wesleyan.</span></p>
<p><span data-tt="{"paragraphStyle":{"alignment":4,"writingDirection":1}}"><em><strong>2020 guard Justice Radway</strong> </em>- Radway is another combo guard with nice strength at his position for this Rolesville squad. He's good awareness on defense and uses his frame well on offense to get to the rim. He gets up the floor quickly on the break and is a vocal guy on the floor.</span></p>
<p><span data-tt="{"paragraphStyle":{"alignment":4,"writingDirection":1}}"><em><strong>2021 guard/wing Stefon McLeod</strong></em> - McLeod is a 2021 prospect with breakout potential. He's got solid hands on the rebounding front and is a strong presence on defense for his size at 6-foot-3. He can block shots and lock down opponents on dribble drives. He's unstoppable going to the rim and is learning to use his frame more on drives. He's underrated athlete with a developing jump shot. He's drawing interest from Charleston Southern and USC Upstate.</span></p>
<p><span data-tt="{"paragraphStyle":{"alignment":4,"writingDirection":1}}"><em><strong>2021 forward Tim Robinson</strong></em> - Robinson is a transfer from Leesville Road High School but he should fight for time in the frontcourt with his abilities. He's a raw big man that blocks shots and talks on defense. At 6-foot-4, he can finish in the paint with his back to the basket and is developing his shot from the high post and perimeter. His development will be interesting to watch.</span></p>
<p><span data-tt="{"paragraphStyle":{"alignment":4,"writingDirection":1}}"><em><strong>2021 point guard Syncere Links</strong></em> - Links is a young point guard that started on JV last season. He competes on both ends with his ability to handle the ball on offense and athleticism on defense. He's a streaky shooter that can shoot the 3-ball and gets to the rim.</span></p>
<p><span data-tt="{"paragraphStyle":{"alignment":4,"writingDirection":1}}"><em><strong>2022 guard/wing Dylan Purnell</strong> </em>- Purnell has a shot to play a number of positions at his size at 6-foot-3 and a very bright future. He's a long wiry guard that can shoot the 3 and has a good feel on the floor as a slasher. He can operate off the dribble in the post and rebounds well.</span></p>
<p><span data-tt="{"paragraphStyle":{"alignment":4,"writingDirection":1}}"><em><strong>2022 point guard Jayden Michael</strong> </em>- Michael is a point guard that controls pace well with his solid handles. He's a rebounding guard that gets out on the break and creates off the bounce. He's a shifty ball-handler that can make crisp passes as well.</span></p>
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