Ryenn, a forward for the Mystics, made a strong impact in the paint at The Bump. She displayed soft hands and excellent touch around the basket, finishing efficiently whenever she got opportunities inside. Ryenn was active on the glass, consistently securing rebounds and giving her team valuable extra possessions. Defensively, she protected the rim well, altering and blocking shots while making it difficult for opponents to score in the paint. Her steady interior presence was a key part of her team’s success throughout the day.

Ryenn delivered another strong showing under the spotlight for Mystics 17U S40, this time at the Select Super Showcase. Her skilled footwork in the paint created the openings she needed to score against length in the post. Ryenn used an effective hip turn pivot move to finish a contested layup. She pounded the ball toward the middle of the lane, pinned the defender on her hip with a long drop-step, and protected the ball by keeping it high to finish the layup. Ryenn showed her outside range by stepping out to sink a corner three, and finished effectively around the basket throughout the game. She has great passing vision and instincts out of the high post, which created open looks for shooters. Ryenn picked up an offer from Tiffin.

Ryenn was the sultan of swat for Mystics 17U at the PGH Michigan College Tour IV. Her presence in the paint helped the team finish with an undefeated record, taking home the Championship T-Shirts. Ryenn moved well, timed up shots, and kept her hands high to block layup attempts without fouling. She had several rejections throughout the day and was a force on the offensive glass. Ryenn worked hard to secure rebounds, then scored putbacks. She cut to the basket, caught an entry pass with good hands, pivoted to get the scoring angle, then used a baby hook to sink the jumper over a defender. Ryenn’s mobility, high motor, and length make her a very impactful forward with a high ceiling at the college level.

Ryenn was a game wrecker for Mystics 17U S40 in the Gold Championship Game. College coaches lined the baseline, and Ryenn played like a scholarship was on the line–her motor kept running at full tilt all game, ultimately ending in an offer from Hope College. She closed out full speed to disrupt perimeter shooters and emphatically swatted a shot attempt in the lane with aggression. There was one play where Ryenn closed out from the paint to force a shooter on the wing to pass to the corner, then immediately raced over and kept that player from getting a shot away. She stepped outside to drain a corner three, corralled many rebounds on both ends, distributed passes effectively to open teammates, finished at the rim comfortably using either hand, converted free throws at the line, and scored putbacks. Ryenn made a smooth transfer to her left for an and-one layup, then completed the three-point play at the line. Her complete performance helped the team win the Gold Championship and led to MVP recognition.

Ryenn, a post player for the Mystics, turned in a dominant performance during the MI College Tour III stop at Grand Valley on Saturday. She controlled the glass, rebounding at a high rate and consistently creating extra possessions for her team. Defensively, she anchored the paint as an elite rim protector, altering and contesting shots throughout. On the offensive end, she showed versatility with the ability to score both inside and step out to contribute beyond the paint. Her strong weekend performance is sure to elevate her stock, and she added to it by picking up an offer from Hope College.

Ryenn was the most dominant forward in the gym at the P2W Headliners Invitational Showcase, resulting in an All-Showcase First Team selection and an offer from Lake Michigan College. She received Flint Metro League All-Conference First Team honors, averaging 12.6 points, seven rebounds, and 5.5 blocks per game for the Eagles. She became the 23rd player in MHSAA history to surpass 300 career blocks and has continued to perform at a high level to start the AAU season. Ryenn was a Top Performer at the PGH MI College Tour with Mystics 17U S40, finishing well in the paint, protecting the rim, and securing rebounds on both ends. Her performance against high-level forwards during the tournament, unique mobility/length, and fundamental skills solidified her place in the top 25.

Ryenn dominated at the Headliners Invitational, and she established her ranking in the top 25 by excelling in the paint against 6-foot-plus athletic, high-level forwards during the PGH MI College Tour. She didn’t back down from contact, demonstrated excellent footwork, and finished difficult shots in the paint with touch. Ryenn protected the basket, blocking shots, including one swat that could be heard on the opposite side of the gym. She worked hard to secure defensive rebounds and maneuvered into position for offensive rebounds. Ryenn sealed off defenders to create a passing lane for entry passes and sprinted the floor to score in transition. She finished effectively inside off two feet, dropped in a floater, and scored multiple layups with her left. The length, fundamentals, IQ, and effort are all there.

Ryenn was the top-ranked forward prospect coming into the P2W Headliners Invitational Showcase, and she proved it on the court with Team Fever. Ryenn owned the paint, rebounding and finishing inside at will. Her length, mobility, footwork, and skill set her apart. Ryenn caught an entry pass with soft hands in the low post, spun, and converted the contested layup with ease. She maneuvered into position, secured several offensive rebounds, and scored putbacks. Ryenn attacked downhill off the dribble, switched hands in the lane, and kicked the ball out to open shooters. She closed out hard to block a shot on the perimeter and deflected passes. Ryenn cut backdoor to score a layup off two feet and changed directions with a spin dribble to drive by for a layup, and showed her outside range by drilling a straightaway three. Her dominant performance earned All-Showcase First Team recognition.

Ryenn received Flint Metro League First Team All-Conference recognition for the third straight season, averaging 12.6 points, seven rebounds, and 5.5 blocks per game. She’s mastered the art of the swat and is one of 23 in MHSAA history with 300 blocks in a career. Ryenn’s height, length, mobility, and versatility make her one of the most unique prospects in this class. She fits multiple levels of college basketball as a 4 or 5 and keeps progressing as a three-point shooter. Ryenn knocked down multiple shots from beyond the arc in the last game I watched her play. I’ve seen Ryenn high point a defensive rebound and push it the length of the court for a fastbreak layup. She’ll be a premier forward prospect for college coaches to watch at the Headliners Invitational Showcase. Ryenn attended the inaugural event back in 2023, and I’m thrilled to see her again on Sunday!

Ryenn has unique length, mobility, and leaping ability as a forward. She closes passing windows, driving lanes, and limits high percentage scoring chances with her aggressive closeouts. Ryenn blocked her 300th career shot last week, a milestone only 22 girls have accomplished in MHSAA history.