Western Reserve Academy Practice Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Monday afternoon I took a visit to Hudson, Ohio and caught practice of Western Reserve Academy which is one of the top prep programs in the Midwest. In this article I'll break down some of the top players I saw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1670105"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6700411a50aca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Our top ranked prospect in the class of 2026, Thompson continues to look the part of a potential five star prospect when it's all said and done. An elite perimeter shooter with the length and evolving athleticism to make a big two-way impact, Thompson gets better with each watch. I think the biggest change in his game is he looked even more explosive and lighter on his feet than in July. With many high major programs including a handful of Midwest powerhouses involved in his recruitment right now, we'll be closely monitoring Thompson's continued development and recruitment at Prep Hoops Ohio.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1381422"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6700411a50b33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top players in Iowa's 2025 class before making the move to Ohio for his senior season, I was impressed with what I saw from Stinson on Monday. A utility wing guard who checks a lot of boxes, Stinson Jr appears to have a college ready frame, displayed active hands on the ball and moved without the basketball. I wasn't blown away by anything he did scoring the basketball but the overall feel and variety of ways he impacted the game stood out. Hoping to see him in an organized 5 on 5 setting Vs another team soon to pinpoint his talent level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1406897"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6700411a50b73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I caught Carney with Wildcat Select in July and was aware of his move to Western Reserve Academy so I got a bit of a head start with his scouting report as a new member to Ohio. A combo guard who is looking to score the basketball, Carney can make shots off the catch and dribble. I also thought Carney mixed it up in the paint pretty well, rebounding it and playing with physicality. One of the more talented offensive guards in Ohio's 2026 class, Carney will be a name to know for regional Division I programs as Akron, Radford and Bryant have all offered him since he announced a move to Western Reserve Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2614812"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6700411a50bcd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A new addition to the program, Ridesic is an absolute monster in the paint. Standing 6'8 and probably close to 240 LBS, Ridesic has tons of muscle and isn't afraid to be physical either. When a prospect knows what he does well on the court it really improves his production and Ridesic has an excellent understanding of what he does well for his team. Ridesic sets screens, runs to the rim and dunks on people while also grabbing rebounds on both ends of the court. He's a little shorter than high major centers usually are but I expect low to mid major programs to be all over this prospect once they get the chance to see him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1617862"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6700411a50c35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An Ohio high school alumni from Marion Harding, Cady holds offers from Le Moyne and North Florida after announcing a post grad year and reclass to 2025. An athletic wing forward, Cady has the physical tools to be an impactful college player if he can defend using his physical tools. Also a capable shot-maker with size, Cady has a unique blend of talents that had high pretty highly ranked in our 2024 rankings from Ohio.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->