Brandon Ray, - Prep Hoops

Brandon Ray

Combo Guard

2027 Class

6'0" Height

Eastside School

Upward Stars SE Club

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Andrew Baxley

Prep Hoops Scout

First up on my list of shooters from the Poinsettia Classic is Brandon Ray Brandon Ray 6'0" | CG Eastside | 2027 State SC . On paper, the Eastside Eagles have as much shooting as anyone in 5A, but they only had five made threes in Monday’s win over Powdersville. Two of those came from Ray, who also did an excellent job of setting up other shooters or getting to his spots in the mid-range. Big-picture-wise, Brandon is off to an excellent scoring start to a crucial Junior Season, but what he showed as a passer (7 assists) in addition to the shooting is an encouraging sign for his long-term potential.

4 months ago

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Andrew Baxley

Prep Hoops Scout

Brandon was very impressive in Team Armstrong (Eastside)’s win in Week 6. He really got going as a scorer in the second half, putting up 13 of his 15 total points over the last 20 minutes. Ray did so at all three levels with an off-the-dribble three, a mid-range pull-up, and finishes with both hands at the rim. Brandon also showed some flashes of his playmaking ability, tallying a pair of assists that came off paint touches.

7 months ago

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Andrew Baxley

Prep Hoops Scout

Ray was solid for most of Eastside’s win over AC Flora, but he stepped up when his team needed it down to stretch. In the last minute of the game, Brandon hit a go-ahead mid-range jumper, assisted a corner three, and converted on a pair of free throws to seal the game. Ray is a skilled guard who had success scoring the ball inside and out, putting up 18 Points in the game. He displayed an ability to finish with both hands, craftiness in carving out space in the lane, and confidence in spotting up behind the arc. Brandon can also make plays for others off the dribble with a decent handle and vision.

1 year ago

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Bret Swanson

Prep Hoops Lead Scout

Brandon will really look to take over some leadership roles now for the Eagles with his older brother Justin graduating and moving onto college. Brandon brings the ability to make shots on the perimeter when needed. He understands getting to his spots on the floor and making plays. He will surely look to lead Head Coach Everick Sullivan and the Eagles this coming season.

2 years ago

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Andrew Baxley

Prep Hoops Scout

Brandon had a very solid game to start the day for Upward Stars 15U. Ray showed his shooting ability by knocking down an early catch-and-shoot three from the corner. He is capable of making plays off the dribble, too. Ray has a good handle and vision, and can beat defenders off the bounce. Brandon can be trusted to play either position in the backcourt and also chipped in by forcing turnovers on the defensive end.

2 years ago

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Jay Anderson

Prep Hoops Lead Scout

Brandon Ray Brandon Ray 6'0" | CG Eastside | 2027 State SC was a solid off-ball option for Team 2 to rely on when things got tight. He played well on the floor with other scorers, being patient to space the floor with his ability to knock down shots on the perimeter and finish plays as a cutter around the rim. As he shows he can create off the bounce, look for him to become quite the prospect in SC’s 2027 class at Eastside High.