Roper continues to impress with his unique blend of power and skill at this age. He has a will to win and compete that cannot be taught and you really feel that when he’s working on the glass or moving bodies out of the paint on the offensive end. Roper is rapidly improving his catch and shoot game from distance which will make him that much more well rounded of a player. Roper possesses a really strong feel for the game as well and that shows in his passing, often giving up good shots for himself by giving it up for a great shot for a teammate. Roper will continue to be a primary option at Knightdale as he’s poised for a special Sophomore season.

Roper continues to be an absolute mismatch in the backcourt for this Team Loaded VA 3SSB 15u group with his blend of size, strength, and skill helping him produce at a very high level. On the weekend, Roper averaged 10.0 Points, 2.8 Rebounds, 0.8 Assists, and 1.3 Steals per game. Roper’s ability to operate with poise as a ball handler to help run a teams offense while being a physical force that can just overpower other perimeter players when given the chance. Roper had a really strong season at Knightdale and continues to prove himself as a premier player in this NC 2029 class every single time he suits up, regardless of setting.

Roper was a top performer for Team Loaded VA 3SSB this past weekend in the 15u division, utilizing his versatile skillset and productive brand of basketball to help guide his team to a 4-0 weekend to get their season started on the right foot. Roper averaged 13.0 Points, 4.9 Rebounds, 2.0 Assists, and 2.5 Steals on 58/44 splits (no FT’s attempted) per game throughout session one. Roper is a big, strong, and physical guard with the ability to make plays for himself or others from a variety of spots on the floor. He’s steadily improved his jumper, hitting 1.0 3FG per game as well, becoming a more reliable outside threat. A high IQ and a high motor will guide you along in the right direction, especially combined with physical gifts and an emerging skillset.