When a player starts his highlight reel with a steal, you know he’s serious about defense. While a touch undersized at 5’11” Raleigh has all the tools to be a thorn in an opponent’s side with defensive intensity on the perimeter. His quick reflexes and keen anticipation make him a constant threat to pick your pocket or jump passing lanes. On offense, he’s all about movement with a purpose, sliding and probing for openings and making the most of them. He is a creative passer with excellent court vision, which allows him to set up teammates for buckets. He plays within the flow of the game, making smart decisions, and when he gets hot from deep he can put up points in a hurry. After seeing time off the bench and starting a few games as a junior, he’s poised to step into a more prominent role this season with two key starters having graduated. I won’t be surprised if he is a regular in the starting lineup for New Richmond this coming season.

I liked what Connor brought to the table on Friday night, being a smaller guard who can impact the game in a variety of ways. He is a reliable ball handling option, as he looked comfortable when facing on-ball pressure. He is a crafty finisher around the rim, converting on layups in transition and in the half court. Raleigh is also a major threat from the perimeter, doing some damage off of the catch.