Ryder Burgess
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Michael Roth | Prep Hoops Scout
One of the elite shooters in Kentucky’s 2028 class, Burgess knocked down some ridiculous shots in the game I caught of his this weekend. Burgess hit seven 3-pointers in the game I was at as his quick release and floor spacing ability was extremely impressive to watch. I liked Russell’s team as they are playing a lot of 2028’s who are skilled and share the basketball. Expect Burgess to move up the 2028 rankings during the next update as it’s rare to find players with his positional size and shooting ability. Already holding an offer from nearby Marshall University, other Division I programs are also showing interest to begin the contact period for 2028 prospects.
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Read EvaluationSteve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
Ryder is a big time scorer who put up 17 points per game this past season. Known for his shooting abilities, Burgess put up splits of 49/40/78 for his Sophomore campaign and showed he is capable of leading a team to a whole lot of wins. Long term, Ryder projects as a scholarship level prospect.
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Ryder Burgess
Ryder
Burgess
6'4" | SG
Russell | 2028
State
KY
has knocked down 47 three-pointers this season, shooting 39.8% from beyond the arc while averaging 2.6 makes per game. One of his standout performances came in an 83–57 win over Raceland, where Burgess shot 71.4% from three, going 5-of-7 from deep. Burgess shows near-limitless range and pairs it with a strong pull-up game. He’s also proven capable of hitting timely shots in critical moments, adding value as a dependable late-game shooter.
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Read EvaluationSteve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
Ryder is a good shooter who is working to improve as a driver and to get stronger to absorb contact and get to the free throw line more often. Primarily a three point shooter this past season, Burgess was launching from deep nearly 8 times per game but only averaged one free throw attempt per game for the season. He’ll need to strike a better balance moving forward but Ryder has potential to be really good.
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Read EvaluationSteve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
Burgess posted big scoring numbers this season and got better and better as the season rolled along. A consistent double figure scorer for Russell this past season, Ryder will keep getting better as he gets stronger and more comfortable absorbing contact and finishing around the rim. Look for Burgess to be a top player in the region next season.
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Read EvaluationSteve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
Burgess is having a very strong freshman season for a Russell squad that has struggled out of the gates but is improving. Burgess tends to take more threes than twos as he’s firing up 3 threes for every two point attempt but some of that is due to his frail build not wanting to take contact on drives. As he gets stronger, look for Burgess to become more comfortable driving and finishing through contact.
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