Her defensive prowess is evident in her ability to swat away shots and challenge opponents effectively without drawing fouls. Offensively, she’s adept at scoring in post-up situations and extends the defense with her reliable mid-range shot, coupled with the agility to drive to the hoop. Byrd’s impressive wingspan is a defensive asset, enabling her to blanket vast areas and causing hesitation among offensive players contemplating a drive to the basket. Her agility and finesse on the court are noteworthy. Defensively, she can cover the entire court, leveraging her extensive reach to modify opponents’ attempts near the basket. On the offensive end, she is resilient grabbing rebounds resulting in second-chance points scoring through contact, and exhibits a delicate shooting touch from the mid-range area.

Up from No. 96: Slender and mobile. Light frame, but holds her own in the paint and doesn’t get pushed around. Good shot blocker. Can score with her back to the basket. Stretches the floor with her mid-range jumper and quick enough to attack the basket.

Schools will want to take a look at the long and lanky forward from middle Georgia. Rionna’s mobility and skill are interesting. Byrd covers ground as a defender and uses her reach to alter shots around the rim. Offensively, she can score on putbacks through contact and has a soft touch from the mid-range.

Up from No. 108Moving to Veterans from Tattnall Square, Rionna is reemerging as a serious prospect. While she needs to add some weight to her wiry thin frame, Byrd is tough in the paint. She collects rebounds at their highest point for putbacks. Rionna does a nice job playing through contact for her size. She is mobile, able to run the floor and sometimes attack with the dribble. Rionna will shoot the mid-range jumper. Byrd’s defense results in deflections and blocked shots.

Rionna Byrd Rionna Byrd 6'1" | C Veterans | 2024 State GA is rising her stock. Still thin for a post, Byrd showed functional strength, able to bang inside when snagging rebounds and scoring through contact. Her length can be difficult to contend with if she’s not blocked out properly. Rionna lived at the line going 6-11. Rionna needs a little more arc on her shot, but she is a willing shooter from the mid-range. Defensively, Byrd anchors the paint as a shot blocker and has active hands when deflecting entry passes. Rionna had 16 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals and 2 blocks vs. Warner Robins.