Ryker Buckley
Ryker Buckley
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Cooper Livingston | Prep Hoops Scout
Ryker Buckley
Ryker
Buckley
6'0" | PG/SG
Preston | 2027
State
OK
is a high-energy 6’0 guard who brings speed, hustle, and nonstop pressure to the floor. He attacks downhill quickly and uses crafty moves to navigate through traffic and create separation from defenders. Buckley knows when his shot is available and when to make the extra pass, consistently finding his teammates when defenses collapse. He can also heat up quickly from range, making him a dangerous scoring threat once he finds his rhythm.
Buckley brings that same energy to the defensive end, where he does a great job disrupting passing lanes and picking the pocket for steals. His quickness allows him to apply pressure from one end of the floor to the other, and he is not afraid to go all 94 feet. His combination of speed, defensive intensity, playmaking, and shot-making makes Buckley a guard who can impact the game in a variety of ways.
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Read EvaluationSam Duren | Prep Hoops Scout
A new addition to I4, Buckley is a small town bucket getter. In previous viewings, he has shown the ability to get hot quicker from deep. While also snaking to the rim with a compact and sturdy build. He was just getting his feet wet this week with his new team, but is expected to provide a scoring punch. While also helping out with playmaking and ballhandling duties.
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Read EvaluationSam Duren | Prep Hoops Scout
Buckley packs quite a scoring punch. Has range from deep, with stepback moves and other confident off the dribble makes. While also playing compact and strong on drives to the rim. Giving him the balance and strength to finish through contact for “And 1s”. Has had a very productive start to his high school career with two strong seasons at Kellyville. And it has carried over into the springs as a ringleader for successful 2027 based squads.
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Read EvaluationSam Duren | Prep Hoops Scout
Team Trae Young ‘s 15U based squad has been one of the most successful 15U teams in the region. It’s a squad filled with heady and talented guards, who simply know how to play. One of the leaders of the bunch is the Kellyville Pony, who started on a Class 3A State Tournament squad. He fits perfectly into this balanced group, with the occasional three pointer, keeping the ball moving and contributions to winning. Buckley and his northeast Oklahoma based teammates will get a chance to continue to their winning ways at the Recruit Look event in Kansas City.
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Read EvaluationVictor Scott | Prep Hoops Scout
Ryker is one of those guys that does it all as a guard. He can give you 3 level scoring but can turn into a passer. He makes free throws consistently, too. He can give you spot up shooting or off the dribble attacking downhill. Plays well off a screen and makes good reads to limit turnovers. Active hands on defense, will deny ball with good effort, looking for steals in the passing lane. A selfless guard that will fill the role asked for the betterment of the team. I would love to see him turn into a serious 3-point shooter, showing signs that he can and will knock them down with attempts.
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Read EvaluationSam Duren | Prep Hoops Scout
Freshman alert! Top 10, Class 3A ranked Kellyville moved to 5-2 on the season with a 62-57 win over Riverfield Country Day. The youngster exploded for 25 points for the Ponies. There’s a lot of freshmen starting to make waves throughout the state, and the young lead guard is now on the list of early prospects to keep an eye on as he attempts to help his squad to the Big House in a loaded 3A.
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