One of the most talented young prospects in the state of Ohio is this freshman from Lutheran East High School. Indy Heat 15u had a tough go of it overall in Kansas City, but this 6’6″ wing played well showcasing his impressive perimeter skill. Irby put up 13.8 points per game while shooting 9-22 (40.9%) across four games. It doesn’t take long to recognize why Prep Hoops Ohio has him ranked as the top prospect in their Class of 2029.

An elite prospect out of Ohio, Bryce Irby Bryce Irby 6'6" | SF Lutheran East | 2029 State OH got going early and often as Indy Heat 2029 EYBL rolled to victory in their first game of the live period. A long and athletic wing that showed his ability to score inside and out. Does a really good job playing on balance through drives and uses his athleticism to his length and athleticism to his advantage to explode to the rim and finish with authority. Also knocked down two early threes from the top of the key and made plays on the defensive end around the basket and in the passing lanes.

Our top ranked prospect in the 2029 class, Irby helped Lutheran East win their fifth consecutive state championship in March. Irby has the positional size and frame that you’d look for with a potential high major wing at the 15 U level. Able to knock down shots from the outside off the catch, play off two feet at the rim and use his positional versatility to guard multiple positions defensively and Irby checks a lot of boxes. Indy Heat should be competitive in the EYBL at the 15 U level with Irby as one of their featured prospects to watch.

One of the top long term prospects in northeast Ohio, Irby is still very much a baby on the court at just 14 years old but is already making a huge impact in high-pressure environments. I loved Irby’s live dribble passing, making some huge assists while the defense rotated to stop him. Defensively, Irby had some impressive shot contests by staying straight up and not fouling against older physical players. Overall Irby impacts winning in multiple ways without scoring the basketball which is so impressive for a 6’5 freshman wing who also knocked down a pair of 3-pointers, including one at the first quarter buzzer.

In an intense game filled with older players, Irby was one of the calmest players on the court despite being just a freshman. The wing made a handful of impressive passes with skips across the court as well as transition drop offs. An impressive shooter as well, Irby spaced the floor for Lutheran East off the catch. One of the top 2029 prospects, it was nice to see Irby shine in such a big game.