Roniah Butler
Roniah Butler
About Roniah
Expert Analysis
Evan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
In short, Roniah has the talent and determined two-way aggressiveness necessary to be an immediate difference maker at the varsity level, which is why I won’t be surprised to see her on an All-League list at the end of her first season. She’s athletic, elusive with the ball in her hands, confident from three, an effective facilitator, causes havoc on the defensive end, and a dynamic downhill scorer. MLK has the potential to climb to the top of their league standings, and Roniah will be their X-factor on the court.
Access all of Prep Girls Hoops
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationEvan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Roniah was a defensive stopper for Team 6 at the PGH Michigan Freshman Showcase. Her complete impact on the court and gritty effort caught my attention. She made plays consistently that helped the team compete. Roniah has sharp instincts on the defensive end; her quick hands, perimeter pressure, and anticipation created multiple steals and deflections. Roniah showed off her athleticism by jumping up to block a shot in the paint, and she stayed active on the glass. Roniah keeps her head up as she slashes to the basket and distributes the ball to open teammates when the defense commits to her dribble. She handled the ball confidently in the open court, finished layups, and converted a tough, over-the-shoulder reverse layup in traffic. Roniah buried a triple at the top of the key off a screen after patiently creating space with her crossovers. She will be a playmaker at MLK to watch this winter.
Access all of Prep Girls Hoops
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationEvan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Roniah disrupts guards with her aggressive perimeter defensive pressure, keeps her quick hands active, and turns steals into transition points. She can step outside to knock down open threes with confidence and distribute the basketball where it needs to go as the lead guard. Roniah handles the ball well using either hand, rebounds, and will be an instant contributor at the high school level.
Access all of Prep Girls Hoops
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationDanyle Bowers | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Roniah, a guard for Crossover, made her impact felt with a strong blend of ball skills and defensive pressure. She handled the ball confidently, staying under control while navigating traffic and keeping the offense organized. On the defensive end, her intensity stood out as she stayed active with her hands, disrupting passing lanes and forcing mistakes. One sequence that summed up her game came when she picked a ball clean on an inbound play and immediately turned it into points the other way. With her toughness and awareness on both sides of the floor, Roniah is a player who consistently creates momentum for her team.
Access all of Prep Girls Hoops
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationPlayer Claimed