Ryzen Nunez is a 6'4" Shooting Guard in the 2027 class.
Nunez attends River Ridge in Washington and plays club basketball for FOH.
Nunez's Player Profile was created on August 29, 2023.
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Expert Analysis
Ryzen
NunezSG
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
River Ridge
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WA
2027 Players Ready to Step Up
This strong-framed guard thrives in the paint, using his physicality and balance to play effectively off two feet....
Written by Devin Record
Ryzen
NunezSG
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
River Ridge
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WA
Primetime Athletes in the 2027 Class
Nunez is a unique athlete, even for this list. At 6-foot-4, he has the bounce to get up...
Written by Ryan Morgan
Ryzen
NunezSG
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
River Ridge
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WA
2027’s on the Rise
Here is a player who is extremely strong and sturdy on the court. Nunez has a high basketball...
Written by Devin Record
Ryzen
NunezSG
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
River Ridge
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WA
High Potential ’26 & ’27 Sleepers
Nunez is already a physically imposing player who can shrug off defenders on his way to the hoop...
Written by Ryan Morgan
Devin Record | Prep Hoops Scout
Devin Record
Prep Girls Hoops Lead Scout
This strong-framed guard thrives in the paint, using his physicality and balance to play effectively off two feet. His crafty ball-handling skills allow him to glide past defenders while his strength enables him to overpower opponents when needed. Blessed with explosive athleticism, he can finish at the rim with authority and knock down jumpers with consistency. As a rising player, his combination of skill, strength, and athleticism makes him a standout to watch this season.
Nunez is a unique athlete, even for this list. At 6-foot-4, he has the bounce to get up and finish at the rim, but it’s his power that really sets him apart. He can play from the perimeter and use his strength to bully his way down driving lanes and to the hoop, but he can also attack the offensive glass, work from post-ups from different spots, and utilize his strength and short bursts to get by defenders.
Here is a player who is extremely strong and sturdy on the court. Nunez has a high basketball IQ, being able to pick defenders apart and use his strength to get easy buckets. He plays physical defense, being able to guard all 5 spots by having the athleticism and agility to move his feet quickly. He is going to have a big season at River Ridge next season and I think he’s a prospect to watch.
Nunez is already a physically imposing player who can shrug off defenders on his way to the hoop and shows the foundation of some pretty good footwork through traffic. The development of a more consistent jumper would really elevate his game and it looks like that part isn’t far off. He’s a hard worker on both ends and already has a year of starting under his belt at River Ridge.