Blake Ritze
Blake Ritze
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Tony Roe | Prep Hoops Scout
Another high upside big man from Marion, Ritze is an agile big man who runs the floor, finishes at the rim, and can protect the paint. He didn’t get varsity run as a sophomore for the Lions as they were loaded with senior talent last year, but he should become an impactful player as a junior for Linn-Mar.
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Read EvaluationEliot Clough | Prep Hoops Scout
Coming up just shy of my First-Team All-Expo,
Blake Ritze
Blake
Ritze
6'8" | C/PF
Linnmar Marion | 2027
State
IA
was one of the best bigs in attendance in Des Moines. A forward that has grown two inches within the last year, Ritze has maintained a solid skill set that allows him to use his footwork and size near the paint, but he can also step out and shoot it.
A modern big, Ritze can put the ball on the floor and get to the rim, but he is also a spot-up shooter on the perimeter that forces defenses to spread out and account for him on the outside.
As a defender, he uses his length and court awareness to help when a teammate gets beat to the rim, and he can swat away shots.
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Read EvaluationTony Roe | Prep Hoops Scout
Ritze impressed me with his switchability on the defensive end throughout the afternoon on Saturday. He held his own against smaller players, moving his feet well and then using his length to contest shots. He made the most of his opportunities on the offensive end, finishing well at the bucket on dump-offs, rebounding well on the offensive glass, and showing soft touch with either hand inside the painted area. But it was definitely the defense that stood out for the young big man.
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