Rice Team Camp: Players You Need To Know Of Now

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 Rice Team Camp provided a glimpse into the upcoming high school basketball season. Teams have made significant roster changes, either adding or subtracting key players from last year to this year. The camp set the stage for an intriguing season ahead. In this article, I'll highlight five standout players who people should get to know going into the fall season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3664722"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a2d588d6fd85"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3664722' first='Genesis' last='Gold'] is a freshman from Paetow High School that is a player to watch in the future. Standing at 6'4, he possesses the physical attributes to make a significant impact on the court. His impressive height and wingspan allow him to cover a lot of ground, both offensively and defensively. On offense, Genesis had high energy and involvement in almost every possession. He has a versatile skillset that enables him to make plays on all three levels of the Paetow offensive flow. Defensively, Genesis is a solid perimeter defender who can disrupt shots and force turnovers. He also has the ability to alter shots in the paint, making him a valuable asset on the court. Throughout his high school career, Genesis will be closely monitored by college scouts and coaches. His potential and talent make him a player to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":3669949,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Michael Oluwatuyi","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Paetow High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a2d588d6fe7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Michael Oluwatuyi is a standout player from Paetow High School that demonstrated his energy in the paint. He made multiple efforts to secure rebounds and contribute to the team's offensive success. Around the rim, he possesses the ability to clean up missed shots and put the ball back into play. In the post, his athleticism allows him to create scoring opportunities and deliver passes to open teammates who are cutting to the basket. If Michael maintains this level of production, he will undoubtedly be a valuable asset to Paetow High School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":3669952,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Chase Wilridge","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Katy Freeman High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a2d588d7000e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chase Wilridge is a scoring guard from Katy Freeman High School that thrives on creating his own scoring opportunities both off the dribble and off the catch. During a recent game against Hightower High School, Chase demonstrated his offensive consistency by converting field goals from all three levels. Once he finds his spots on the floor, he confidently steps into them, showcasing his scoring ability. I particularly liked his ball-handling skills, as he effectively created plays for his teammates within the offensive flow. Chase Wilridge is undoubtedly a key player for Katy Freeman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3662107"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3669953,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a2d588d70084"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3662107' first='Louis' last='Kathios'] is a forward for Katy Freeman High School that showcased his scoring ability by executing a series of impressive finishes around the rim. His ability to transition from the perimeter to the paint was a key factor in his success. When finishing around the rim, Kathios utilized his height to take advantage of defenders who attempted to contest his layups in the paint. Defensively, he demonstrated his skills by effectively guarding opposing perimeter players and defending in the paint at times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":3669954,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jackson Cooper","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Kingwood High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a2d588d70136"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson Cooper was the starting guard for Kingwood High School during the Rice Team Camp, who is likely to continue as the starting guard when the fall season begins. Throughout the camp he averaged 13.5 points, 4.3 assists, and 4.7 rebounds, demonstrating his versatility and ability to contribute in various statistical categories. Cooper is a tough guard who absorbs a significant amount of contact when handling the ball up the court. When driving to the basket, he effectively utilizes any available space to create clear scoring opportunities. Additionally, he possesses the skill to make standing shots from the perimeter and execute difficult shots in the mid-range. I particularly liked his ability to apply pressure on opposing defenses as the primary ball handler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->