Smith is a player at Montrose who immediately stands out with the way he approaches the game. He adds real value to the floor as a smart, team first player who consistently makes the right play. He’s quick, decisive and finishes well around the basket, using his feel and timing to score efficiently. What really stands out is his growing confidence, as he’s becoming more comfortable attacking and scoring at all three levels. Whether it’s making the extra pass, cutting at the right time, or stepping into a shot, Smith impacts winning in subtle but important ways, and his continued confidence growth is elevating his overall game

Ridge is making his rankings debut, and while his numbers may not jump off the page, he’s a game-changer who helps with the identity of the team. He’s a hard worker who leaves it all out on the floor. He plays the right way, he’s a difference maker with his ability to impact the game with the ball in his hands. He also has his moment where he’s asked to score, and he delivers there as well. He’s a prospect who understands how defense and trying to impact the game on that end can help with the overall play of the team. He’s a prospect we want to see more of, and feel his play often goes unnoticed, so we wanted to give a shout out to him.