Kamden Rice Kamden Rice 6'4" | SF Wren | 2029 State SC starts off part 3 of our 2029 Film Room. He sent in some summer highlights from an event with Upward Stars SE , and it was quite impressive. Rice is a slashing wing who excelled on tape getting to the rim off the dribble and in transition. His combination of length and bounce helps him finish well at the rim, but he will need to continue to get stronger as he gets older for that to remain a strength of his. Kam also flashed some shooting in his highlights, both in the mid-range and from three, and that will likely be the attribute that determines how far he can go at the next level.

Leading off the list is Wren’s Kamden Rice Kamden Rice 6'4" | SF Wren | 2029 State SC . I like what Rice brings for the Hurricanes, and the see them as one of the best teams in 3A Upper State. Kamden is at his best attacking the rim, either as a half-court slasher or with a head of steam in transition. His length gives him an advantage even despite a smaller frame, so if they can keep him engaged defensively, Wren will have one of the better “Big 3’s” in the state.

Another young Combo Guard who caught some eyes in his second season on varsity is Rice. Kamden was third on the team in points (11.3), second in assists (3.3), and led in steals (3.0), proving he could be a terrific all-around player until he finds his niche as a star.

Rice rounds out my standouts from the opening round. One of the things that should excite Wren fans about a run this season is that they return their three best players next season. That includes Kamden, who is one of the best freshmen in the state, and happened to play one of his best games this season in their 38-point first-round win. Rice stepped up with 17 points, 6 assists, and 6 steals in it, impacting the game with aggressive offense and active defense. Although he hit a couple of jumpers early, he still never settled, consistently taking the right shot or making the right pass within the flow of the offense. Early playoff games can go a long way in the development of young players, so it was great to see Kam step up to the moment on Tuesday.

A young player with a strong handle and deep shooting range, he already possesses size that allows him to shoot over smaller defenders. His form is textbook, and he can knock down shots both off balance and with his feet set. His shooting ability stretches the floor, creating opportunities for his teammates to thrive.