Roper’s blend of size, understanding of the game, and tenacity make him another premier prospect in this class. Add in his vastly improved confidence and ability as a jump shooter and you start to paint the picture as to why he’s near the top of the list in 2029. Roper’s production as a freshman at Knightdale, on the 3SSB circuit with Team Loaded VA 15u along with the clear improvements he’s made in his game over the past year make him a guy that will be recruited at a high level. As he continues to progress in his high school career, I’m really interested to see how he’ll be utilized depending on who’s around him. He truly checks so many boxes as a prospect and plays with an edge that cannot be taught.

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.