One of the state’s top available guards, Byrd finished with 16 points and delivered a big second half in a narrow loss to Gillian Academy. The senior combines quickness and strength in the backcourt and impacts the game as both a scorer and facilitator. He creates offense effectively off the bounce, gets into the lane to collapse the defense, and is a confident shot maker with range beyond the arc. Byrd’s ability to control tempo and make plays down the stretch stood out in a competitive matchup.

One of the state’s top available guards, Byrd finished with 16 points and delivered a big second half in a narrow loss to Gillian Academy. The senior combines quickness and strength in the backcourt and impacts the game as both a scorer and facilitator. He creates offense effectively off the bounce, gets into the lane to collapse the defense, and is a confident shot maker with range beyond the arc. Byrd’s ability to control tempo and make plays down the stretch stood out in a competitive matchup.