RICHARD RIVERS JR. PROFILE REPORT

  • School Peachtree Ridge HS
  • Height 7'0
  • Weight 260
  • AAU Team AJ Bouye Georgia Tournados
  • Hometown Suwanee, GA
  • Grad 2019

Ranking

  • State Ranking 7
  • National Ranking 22
  • Overall Ranking 107

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM9sat
  • # 213
  • POS 4; 5
  • HS Coach Name Marcus Diggs
  • AAU Coach Name Steve Bouye
  • AAU Team Name AJ Bouye Georgia Tournados
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Richard Rivers Jr., of Suwanee (GA) Peachtree Ridge HS, is a 7'0 260lb 2019 prospect from our Spring 2019 Atlanta camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Richard as having division 1 potential. Richard has elite level wingspan that makes the player a corner stone on the defensive end and can be even more effective with active hands/feet. Additionally, the prospect appears to have great positional size when used properly remains very advantageous on both sides of the ball. The talented passer, distributes the ball well seeing the floor and anticipating when and where teammates will be open creating easy buckets. In terms of ball handling, the prospect showed a great handle and is on the way to being a primary ball handler. Basketball IQ was one of the player's greatest strengths routinely making the right play at the right time. There was a great emphasis on making the right play, which will be a big advantage in recruiting and separating from others. A big part of IQ is shot selection. Richard does an excellent job of shooting the basketball with rhythm and possesses high-level knowledge between good/bad shots. This advantage will continue to develop by watching how this is done at various college levels. Making the extra pass and taking only open in-rhythm shots proved to be a very reliable asset for the prospect. The prospect was able to consistently knock down shots during camp showing to be a reliable asset. Shooting will continue to develop with form shooting and made game speed repetitions. We recommend making at least 500 game speed shots a day off the screen(curl/fades), off the bounce, spot shooting, etc. The talent did a tremendous job of finishing around the rim through various moves. The prospect showed great ability with both hands and has the potential to finish on any defense. The talented player has very good athletic ability for size and age. ScoutsFocus would like to see continued development in speed/agility and vertical development. Jump rope drills are great full body conditioning drill we highly recommend if not ready for a rigorous weight-training program. The prospect was one of the strongest player's at camp, and overwhelmed the competition because of it. The college game is an entirely different beast so continued strength development is crucial to prepare going against 23-24 year-olds who have been in a college strength program for 4+ years. Combined with the player's excellent frame the player has the potential to have a definite physical advantage at the next level amongst their fellow incoming freshman. The talent had an impressive motor (highly coveted skill by college coaches) that we believe will translate well at the next level. College coaches will be impressed watching the talented prospects motor and from what we saw, the player had a physical and mental toughness that will be coveted at the next level. The player showed a great understanding and effort on the defensive side of the ball and should continue to focus on individual and team defensive concepts emphasized at camp. Richard has division 1 potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 4; 5. AAU Team: AJ Bouye Georgia Tournados.

Event Attended

  • Event Date Mar. 2-3, 2019
  • Event Location Atlanta