Urich looked like a different player this weekend and played with real confidence. For the high school season, he had to play the glue guy role, but this was him being one of the top guys and showing that he could take over a game if needed. NoCo Elite was in some close ones for a bit before settling down and taking over, and Urich is the player who was continuously popping. He’s a relentless defender who applies pressure, forces turnovers, and finishes on the other end. He plays bigger than his size, rebounds out of his area, and makes timely cuts. Urich was able to score as a slasher and excelled on second-chance opportunities. He looked very comfortable in his role and plays with a chip on his shoulder. This was a big-time weekend for a freshman making a statement.

Urich has earned minutes on a team that won state a season ago and are a Top-10 team as only a freshman. He seems to be getting better and more familiar with how to create in each game. There will be areas for growth of course, from a player this young, but there are things to like here. He’s aggressive and not shy when he’s on the floor. If there’s an open shot, he’s going to take it, and while his shot has not fallen, he’s still trying to be impactful in other areas of the game. He’s also a strong rebounder who plays with great energy and will be a two-way standout when it’s al said and done. Excited to see how he plays in the second half of the season. 

Urich is one of the purest shooters in the class and a legitimate three-level threat. What stands out about him is his versatility as a shooting guard who can do it all. He has good size, creates his own shot, pulls up comfortably in transition, and shoots it with range and confidence. Off the ball, he moves with purpose and finds open space on the court. His energy and defensive effort match his offensive skill, making Urich one of the class’s most complete scoring guards. I expect him to get varsity time on a team that will have all eyes on him so he certainly will have the opportunity to prove himself. He easily makes the Top 5.