Caden Ryker
Caden Ryker
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Elan Muniz | Prep Hoops Scout
The Falcons’ all-time leading scorer (surpassed 1,000 career points early this season), Ryker is a volume scorer with range and craftiness. Leading NCLA to strong non-conference wins, he stuffs the stat sheet and carries the offense for a small-school program. With interest from D3 powerhouses, Ryker’s scoring prowess and high academics make him a priority for programs valuing both basketball and classroom fit.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
A high IQ point guard who did well to find his way throughout the Triad First 48 at the point guard role; by the end, he found his confidence in getting to the paint and making things happen when opportunities came his way; does well on both ends of the floor, a self-starter defensively; can really knock down shots on the perimeter when he gets going
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Ryker is a point guard who really saw his production grow in 2024-25, going up from 12.6 ppg to 16.2 ppg, his rebounds rose from 3.2 to 6.2 per game, assists rose to 4.2 apg from 2.8 and steals per game went up from 2.4 to 4.0 spg. He’s a point guard who’s gotten stronger in the weight room and his production shows the growth. He’ll be a prospect to keep eyes on with NC Spartans .
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Ryker finds himself at the 68th spot in the latest rankings update following a productive spring/summer with NC Spartans . He’s a high IQ guard who can attack the paint with his strong frame. He posted 12.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.4 steals per game as a sophomore with The Leadership Academy as a sophomore. He’s a prospect who’s slowly figuring things out at the point guard spot heading into his junior season.
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Read EvaluationVictor Taylor | Prep Hoops Scout
Ryker is a guy to get eyes on with his NC Spartans group as he continues to be productive and efficient on both the high school and grassroots scene. Super tenacious, poised player on both ends of the floor, acting as a leader and floor general for his team. Defensively plays hard, is always poking and looking to turn his man over, and looking to create runouts. Offensively is a great table setter, always trying to push the tempo with the pass and find an open teammate rather than just create for himself.
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Read EvaluationVictor Taylor | Prep Hoops Scout
Last Season Stats – 12.0 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1.4 SPG
Ryker is a quickly developing lead guard at NCLA and should be primed for a nice jump this upcoming season. I really liked his game when I saw him at the PrepHoops NC Top 250 Expo, showcasing a nice creative touch with the ball in his hands either for teammates or for himself. Plus jump shooter from both off the bounce and around the perimeter on the catch. Smooth passing ability and good vision to find teammates while driving the ball.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Ryker was impressive at the lead guard spot all day long for his squad at the Top 250 Expo. He showed he could absorb contact from opposing defenders and find ways to make things happen for himself and others on numerous occasions at the showcase. He didn’t get sped up or tuhe ball over often given his prowess as a playmaker on the floor. On the perimeter, he could knock down shots off the catch and off the bounce with relative ease. He’s a coaches dream to coach given his smooth game and ability to get others involved. He’ll be one to keep an eye on in NC’s 2026 class out of The North Carolina Leadership Academy.
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Read EvaluationVictor Taylor | Prep Hoops Scout
Ryker is a really crafty lead guard that is able to both score and create in bunches for his group. One of the best I saw all day out of ball screens, his pace was phenomenal and really pressured defenses to guard up, getting free lanes for either himself or the roll man. He knocked down open shots with ease and played super within himself on that end. Defensively he is still improving, but has enough athleticism to get by as of now. He and
Landon Burleyson
Landon
Burleyson
5'11" | SG
North Carolina Leadership Academy | 2025
State
NC
will form a nice team at NCLA.
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Read EvaluationAkiem Bailum | Prep Hoops Scout
Ryker was one of two who were on hand at Cox Mill HS representing the North Carolina Leadership Academy which is located in the Piedmont Triad. He can be very accurate with his 3-point shooting capabilities. Ryker will throw defenses for a loop as he can attack the rim from the open floor or elect to shoot a mid- or long-range jumper. He also places plenty of emphasis on taking care of the ball and limiting turnovers and he has no problems drawing contact to give him and his team a chance at the free throw line. Ryker will also get creative from time to time with how he finishes at the rim.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Caden Ryker
Caden
Ryker
6'0" | PG/SG
North Carolina Leadership Academy | 2026
State
NC
is another new face in the Top 100 at The North Carolina Leadership Academy (NCLA) on the high school scene. He’s a workhorse type of guard that does the little things necessary to run the point guard spot. He was a featured name in the
NC Spartans
grassroots program, another Independent in the state located in the 336 area. He posted 18.7 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 3.2 spg, 2.5 apg and 1.1 bpg as a do-it-all floor general that isn’t afraid to compete on both ends of the floor.
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