When I think of winning, Ridge View will always be one of the first South Carolina High Schools I think of. Wylie has been a major piece to their puzzle over the last few seasons, and he was bright again on Wednesday. His strong frame allowed him to impact winning against Nation Ford, as he locked down the defense end, got downhill in the half-court, and was a playmaker in transition. DJ tallied 14 points, 3 assists, and 3 steals in the game.

It was truly a tale of two days for Wylie on Thursday and Friday. Other than a few highlight plays on the defensive end, he struggled before eventually fouling out in game one. However, he clearly put it in the rearview mirror and erupted for a 24-point performance in game two. It was a remarkably efficient game for DJ, connecting on 9-12 FG and 4-5 3FG. That type of shooting on a consistent basis would be the icing on the cake for Wylie as a prospect, because he is a special athlete who makes plays above the rim on both ends of the floor.

Robert Wylie Robert Wylie 6'4" | SG Ridge View | 2027 State SC had an impressive start to Ridge View 1’s win over Dreher on Thursday. He knocked down a left-corner three on the opening possession, then picked up the intensity on the defensive end right away. He was aggressive at the point of attack throughout the night, making life difficult for opposing ball handlers with his size and relentlessness. DJ also had a few athletic finishes at the rim in transition and finished with 11 points and 3 steals.

Starting off the 2027 Class 5A Fab Five is Ridge View’s Robert Wylie Robert Wylie 6'4" | SG Ridge View | 2027 State SC . Wylie and the Blazers were State Champs in 4A last season, but were reclassified to 5A for the next two years and will play in Region 5. He is a true two-way prospect who made key plays across the court throughout his Freshman Year. Robert is an athletic and versatile defender who also plays above the rim with an ability to knockdown outside shots. Wylie already holds offers from Jacksonville, Nicholls State, Queens, and Miles.

Wylie was another 2027 prospect who stood out from the state of South Carolina at The Expo: Carolinas. He showed off his elite athleticism in attacking off the bounce and finishing around the rim and also showed he could be a presence in the painted area on the defensive end. He’s got a bright future ahead of him given his upside as a shooting threat on one end and versatile defender on the other.