There were plenty of fun individual matchups heading into this game, but none lived up the hype quite like the top 2029 prospects from Maryland and Virginia meeting in the paint. Ragland, who will likely debut as the top freshman in VA, brings extreme versatility as a 6-foot-6 forward who can guard opposing fives thanks to his sturdy frame and ability to demand leverage. In this head-to-head matchup against Nas Abraham Nas Abraham 6'9" | PF/C Clinton Grace | 2029 State MD , Ragland’s ability to play on the perimeter off the catch would come in handy, but when he got his touches on the block he played well through contact and brought a bruising presence on the defensive end while maintaining legal guarding position. Ragland’s effort would result in a critical double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds.

There were plenty of fun individual matchups heading into this game, but none lived up the hype quite like the top 2029 prospects from Maryland and Virginia meeting in the paint. Ragland, who will likely debut as the top freshman in VA, brings extreme versatility as a 6-foot-6 forward who can guard opposing fives thanks to his sturdy frame and ability to demand leverage. In this head-to-head matchup against Nas Abraham Nas Abraham 6'9" | PF/C Clinton Grace | 2029 State MD , Ragland’s ability to play on the perimeter off the catch would come in handy, but when he got his touches on the block he played well through contact and brought a bruising presence on the defensive end while maintaining legal guarding position. Ragland’s effort would result in a critical double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds.