Ryan Mela, - Prep Hoops

Ryan Mela

Small Forward

2024 Class

6'6" Height

Newman School School

National Rank: 240
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Ryan Mela is a 6'6" Small Forward in the 2024 class. Mela attends Newman School in New England. Mela's Player Profile was created on September 15, 2022. Subscribe to Prep Hoops to see where Ryan Mela is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Will Armishaw

Prep Hoops Lead Scout

High IQ, big guard does a bit of everything on both ends.

Sneaky athlete + crafty finisher; has some defensive upside too.

The Friar faithful should be excited to land this multi-positional prospect!

2 years ago

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Aasim Sullivan

Prep Hoops Lead Scout

Mela is a versatile athlete who impacts the game in various facets, making him a true do it all type of player. Mela’s ability to score at all three levels, whether it’s a long-range shot, a mid-range jumper, or driving to the rim, makes him a dynamic offensive threat. His contributions were crucial in helping lead Middlesex Magic to the UAA championship. Over the summer, Mela commited to the Providence Friars

3 years ago

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Aasim Sullivan

Prep Hoops Lead Scout

Mela was key for the Middlesex Magic winning the UAA Circuit championship. He is a player who consistently brings it on both ends of the floor and makes winning play after winning play. On offense, he has the ability to he demonstrated his ability to score both on the inside and out. He also demonstrated a knack for making clutch buckets and not being phased by the moment. Mela recently picked up an offer from Providence.

3 years ago

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Aasim Sullivan

Prep Hoops Lead Scout

Mela is a hooper with great size and versatility. He moves well without the ball, creating opportunities for him to score. He also has a knack for scoring in transition and can get up for dunks often off one foot and off the vert. Mela also displays a high basketball IQ, to go along with excellent court vision and the ability to keep the ball on a string. He recently put up 15 points in a win over Kansas City RMC at UAA Session 1 and currently holds offers from Boston and UMass.

3 years ago