Young Rising Player: Ramiyah Byrd, James Irwin 2023
James Irwin has a special player that can fill up the stat sheet despite the competition. This player is young, and a fierce competitor. Wherever the ball is, you can bet that she is around making a play on defense…
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Continue ReadingJames Irwin has a special player that can fill up the stat sheet despite the competition. This player is young, and a fierce competitor. Wherever the ball is, you can bet that she is around making a play on defense or offense. Ramiyah Byrd Ramiyah Byrd 6'1" | SF SPIRE Institute And Academy | 2023 State CO is one of many freshmen in the 2023 graduating who are starting to open eyes.
Byrd is averaging 14.9 points, 14.4 rebounds, 3.4 assist, 5.5 steals, and 5.6 blocks per game. Byrd stands at 5-foot-11 with great size, length, and physicality. She can play anywhere on the floor whether it’s advancing the ball or play with her back to the basket in the post. You can count on her to make the right plays on both ends of the floor.
Byrd is continuing to improve her game every day and its exciting to see her play. She is a player that is first to ball, works really hard on her game, and prides herself on the defensive end, which makes her stand out among other players.
“Byrd has a high basketball IQ for a freshman, and shows great fundamentals in her game,” James Irwin head coach Tony Byrd said. “ Ramiyah Byrd Ramiyah Byrd 6'1" | SF SPIRE Institute And Academy | 2023 State CO can shoot the ball well, and is still improving in that category. She will do whatever it takes to make sure that she is getting her team involved, and putting them in a position to succeed during games.”
Byrd has tremendous upside and has the potential to play at the collegiate level and make an impact on a roster.