Smith is a guard who had his moments this weekend. He handled pressure, got the team in his sets, and was assertive in games. He was making plays happen by getting inside the teeth of the defense and finishing. He had a few floater finishes that opened up the rest of his game. He hit floaters, took open shots and found gaps in the defense. He also had a couple of steals that he turned into scoring opportunities the other way, and is a player who is looking to impact the game with his activity. 

Ryker Smith Ryker Smith 5'9" | SG/PG Montrose | 2029 State CO is a key impact player who elevates not only his own game but also makes his teammates better as well. Smith’s unselfishness is the center of his play style, serving dimes on a platter to open shooters. When Smith wants to score himself, he has no problem bolting past his matchup for easy layups. With a polished mid-range game and proven poise in close games, Smith will be an asset on Montrose’s squad.

Smith is dynamic with the ball and able to create and score from anywhere on the court. His offensive skill set makes him a constant threat and on the defensive side he brings quickness and energy that disrupts opponents. He has shown the ability to take over stretches of a game with both his scoring and his defensive effort. For the next stage of his development, the focus will be on decision making and ball handling under pressure. Becoming more comfortable as a floor general while continuing to be relentless on defense will elevate his game. With his quickness, strength and mindset Smith has the potential to grow into a true two way impact player who can guard multiple positions and set the tone on both ends of the floor this season

Smith has the ability to score at all three levels, take defenders off the dribble, and create defensive pressure that leads to turnovers. At the showcase how can he put that complete skill set to work. Whether it’s breaking down defenders to get to his spots, knocking down shots consistently from the field and turning defense into instant offense. If he can show poise while controlling the tempo and impacting both ends of the floor, Smith will leave little doubt that he can be a dynamic two way playmaker

Ryker Smith Ryker Smith 5'9" | SG/PG Montrose | 2029 State CO is a key piece of the puzzle for The Valley , as he can knock down shots from anywhere at will. With a shifty handle and a deep bag of scoring, Smith brings all the firepower a coach could ask for. Entering his high school career, Smith will continue to make plays and wow crowds with his well-rounded style of play. Being a pest defensively, he frustrates his matchup and forces turnovers, resulting in a constant stream of transition buckets for his squad.

Ryker Smith Ryker Smith 5'9" | SG/PG Montrose | 2029 State CO annihilates defenses with his deep-scoring bag. Smith is one of the most confident players on the floor and never hesitates to let it fly. Smith operates around the perimeter but has no problem using his concise ball handling to attack the rim and finish strong. Smith’s versatility and development will be something to look forward to.

Ryker Smith Ryker Smith 5'9" | SG/PG Montrose | 2029 State CO is a sharpshooting playmaker who loves spacing the floor and creating opportunities for himself. Smith thrives on offense, but you will find him in between passing lanes ready to harp on steals. An all-around prospect, the 5’9 guard is already looking polished across all areas of the game. Smith is just getting started.