A strong on-ball defender, he consistently forced his matchup into tight spaces and rushed shot attempts, applying pressure without overcommitting. Groom showed disciplined hand placement and active feet, using quick lateral movement to stay in front and contain drives. Groom embraced physicality, holding his ground on drives, absorbing bumps, and staying connected to disrupt his man’s rhythm, force them into tight spaces, and limit clean looks. Groom also displayed toughness and awareness navigating screens, always fighting through to stay attached and cut off driving angles to the basket.

Ryland Groom Ryland Groom 6'2" | SG Duncanville | 2028 State TX continues to stand out as a catch-and-shoot specialists, utilizing sharp footwork and a lightning-quick release to punish defenses from beyond the arc and his elevation to fire over contest in the mid-range. A constant off-ball threat, forcing defenders to stay attached and opening driving lanes for other scorers.

Groom showed off a pure shooter’s touch with his sweet jumper, snapping the net with precision and accuracy. His shot mechanics were fluid and polished, paired with poised footwork that allowed him to either gather into rhythm or rip through and blow by a closeout. Defensively, he wreaked havoc in the first half, forcing stops and turnovers through elite help-side awareness. He blocked runners with quick verticality, blew up handoffs with anticipation and active hands, and also the first to the floor fiving for loose balls, playing with electric intensity that shifted momentum.

Groom is a two-way scorer who can comfortably operate as a secondary ball handler. He shoots confidently from deep, both off the catch and off the bounce, forcing defenders to extend coverage. In ball-screen situations, he reads gaps well and keeps defenders on his hip to create space. Defensively, he stays engaged and competes through multiple efforts. His shot-making versatility makes him difficult to contain over the course of a full game.

✅ Off-the-bounce shooting
✅ Secondary playmaking
✅ Perimeter scoring range

A long-range shooter with an incredibly easy and effortless release off the catch. Groom’s mechanics are a recipe for sharpshooter potential, pure, smooth, and lightning-quick with balanced elevation. Groom needed very little space to get his jumper off, only a slight view of the rim. Coming off pin-downs, Groom’s footwork was precise and efficient, consistently catching on two feet and squaring his shoulders to the basket.

Silky smooth with the ball in his hands, tricky pace and shifted directions effortlessly. His three-point shooting threat forced hard closeouts, which Groom exploited with subtle fakes and decisive drives. Groom excelled pulling up off the bounce around the elbows, where his stop-and-pop rhythm made him tough to guard.

A near-prototypical catch-and-shoot specialist who consistently steps into rhythm triples without drifting off balance. His compact footwork allows him to get shots off quickly from the perimeter. On defense, he plays the passing lanes effectively and displays active hands when rotating into traps. Ryland is one of the top catch-and-shoot options in his class.

✅ Spot shooting footwork
✅ Passive-to-active hand transitions
✅ Help-rear awareness off ball

Arguably the top catch-and-shoot artist in Texas’ 2028 class. Groom displayed picture-perfect mechanics and footwork, stepping or hopping into shots with poise and zero wasted motion. Whether in transition, off a relocation, or deep beyond the arc, Groom was shot-ready and delivered consistently. He had a stretch where he knocked down three straight bombs from nearly 30 feet out showing effortless range with pristine balance and follow-through. An unconscious, elite-level sniper who alters the spacing of the floor.

Ryland Groom Ryland Groom 6'2" | SG Duncanville | 2028 State TX is an athletic, high-motor guard who can score in bunches when he gets going. He’s quick off the bounce, can rise above defenders, and plays with a chip on his shoulder. Groom is a confident shot-taker who’s growing more efficient as a decision-maker. He brings energy and swagger to any backcourt.

Translatable Skills:
✅ Explosiveness
✅ Scoring Confidence
✅ Energy & Motor

True freshman, Ryland Groom Ryland Groom 6'2" | SG Duncanville | 2028 State TX made his mark on the game with his three-point shooting ability and well-timed scoring within the rhythm of the offense. Groom also played with a contagious energy and passion, bringing intensity to every possession. His knack for finding open looks beyond the arc, coupled with his confidence to take and make jumpers, made him someone the defense must account for or else. Groom’s contributions were seamless, showing an effectiveness and understanding of when to step up and provide a scoring boost while playing off the ball.