We highlighted Ruffin as one of the top performers at our Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase in September. The 5’10” guard is one of the most explosive athletes in the state of Indiana. He turned heads throughout the event with his thunderous dunks while slashing through the lane and running out in transition. That explosive athleticism alone is enough to make this sophomore at Gary 21st Century High School an intriguing Watch List name to follow.

We highlighted Ruffin as one of the top performers at the Sophomore ID Camp. Here is what we had to say about the incredibly explosive athlete…

There are a ton of players that come across our radar here at Prep Hoops Indiana. We are in basketball gyms multiple times a week essentially all year long. With that being said, Ruffin is one of the most explosive athletes we have come across. The 5’10” guard from Gary 21st Century was an absolute dunking machine at the Prep Hoops Indiana Sophomore ID Camp. Whether he was attacking the rim in the half court or running the floor in transition he was rising up and flushing everything. There is more to Ruffin’s game than dunking, but that explosive athleticism certainly caught our attention on Sunday.

There are a ton of players that come across our radar here at Prep Hoops Indiana. We are in basketball gyms multiple times a week essentially all year long. With that being said, Ruffin is one of the most explosive athletes we have come across. The 5’10” guard from Gary 21st Century was an absolute dunking machine at the Prep Hoops Indiana Sophomore ID Camp. Whether he was attacking the rim in the half court or running the floor in transition he was rising up and flushing everything. There is more to Ruffin’s game than dunking, but that explosive athleticism certainly caught our attention on Sunday.

Look for Ruffin to have a breakout sophomore season as he takes on a larger role in the Gary 21st Century backcourt. He gained some valuable experience at the varsity level as a freshman and is ready to do more as a sophomore. The 5’10” guard is extremely quick with the ball and in his hands and has shown some real playmaking chops as he attacks downhill. We are excited to have him be a part of our upcoming Prep Hoops Indiana Sophomore ID Camp.

There is never a shortage of young talent coming up through the ranks in the Gary area and this 21st Century High School guard certainly made his presence known at the Freshman Showcase. Ruffin is a quick, athletic, left-handed guard that was able to get to the basket consistently on Sunday. He first flashed his speed finishing a lefty layup in transition and then knifed his way through the defense for an And-1 finish in the half court. Ruffin’s speed with the ball in his hands is definitely one of his best attributes right now.

With so much talent in the older classes, it will be tough for young guys to crack the rotation this season at Gary 21st Century. However, Ruffian was the one incoming freshman that was featured on the Cougars varsity roster in June at the Charlie Hughes Showcase.