Rylie Whitehair
Rylie Whitehair
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Matthew Martinez | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Standout center,
Rylie Whitehair
Rylie
Whitehair
6'2" | C
Gallup | 2025
State
NM
, dominated both ends of the court as No. 2 Gallup held on to win, 69-66 over No. 3 Portales. The 6’2″ senior, ultimately finished with a double-double, posting a game-high 25 points and 10 rebounds. Moreover, Whitehair also had 3 steals and 3 blocks!
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The Bengals cruised to victory, 58-38, and were led by Whitehair, who posted a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. The 6’2″ center only made 3/9 field-goals but did manage to go 8/10 from the charity stripe.
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Offered by UTRGV, a NCAA Division I program, located in Edinburg, Texas. UTRGV was formerly a member of the WAC but is now a member of the Southland Conference.
Rylie is a Two-Time All-State Selection (First Team: 2023 & 2024) and member of the 1,000 Point-Club.
Over the last two seasons, Whitehair and the Bengals have experienced deep playoff runs which have culminated in a State Champion (2023) and a Final Four birth (2024).
The 6’2″ Center has great poise, a soft touch, crisp footwork and is a scoring machine when in rhythm. Furthermore, Whitehair is a beast on the glass who can provide second chance opportunities, making her a Double-Double threat on a nightly basis.
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Arguably the most skilled frontcourt player in New Mexico, Rylie is an interior force that can dominate opposing teams in the half-court with her post-control.
Whitehair is a Two-Time All-State Selection (First Team: 2023 & 2024) and member of the 1,000 Point-Club.
The 6’2″ Center has elite footwork and a knack for punishing defenders when able to isolate down on the block. She also has no problem working out of the weak-side and or strong-side trap, making quick decisions in terms of when to pass or make a move.
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Two-Time All-State (First Team: 2023, 2024)
4A State Champion (2023)
Whitehair is a multi-level scorer who can dominate down low and step out and hit the 3ball. Rylie’s ability to draw multiple defenders/double teams is remarkable. The 6’2″ junior is a tough matchup for any opposing frontcourt player; A byproduct of having elite footwork and a soft touch.
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Whitehair is a skillful forward with elite footwork and great size. Rylie is a 6’2″ junior who can score in a variety of ways and can get multiple rebounds on the offensive end. In four games, Rylie averaged 15.7 points per game. She can post up, create off the bounce from the high-post area and can pick’n’pop from the top of the key.
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