Christian Riley: National Radar Scout Report

National Radar Scout Report

Name: Christian Riley

Age Group: 11U

Position: Point Guard

Location: Maryland

National Radar Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3-Star)

Maryland Ranking: #1 11U Guard

Christian Riley is a special young prospect whose poise, polish, and presence on the court defy his age. At just 11 years old, he already plays with the IQ and control of a seasoned lead guard.

Christian is a true three-level scorer with deep shooting range, the ability to create off the bounce, and elite-level finishing craft around the rim. He thrives in transition, sees the floor exceptionally well, and delivers passes with both flair and precision.

What separates Christian is his ability to control the pace of the game—he’s a floor general who elevates everyone around him. On the defensive end, he’s a dog: tenacious, focused, and consistently locking up opposing guards with quick feet and anticipation. Christian has earned his ⭐⭐⭐ National Radar rating with consistent performances and leadership that stands out. He’s clearly one of the top guards in the nation for his age and continues to rise every season.

Projection: Future Dream All-American | National Watchlist Mainstay

Player Comparison: Jared McCain (76ers/Duke)

Outlook: High ceiling. Will be tracked closely through middle school into HS

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🏀 College Coach Evaluation – Future Watchlist Perspective

Although still years away from high school ball, Christian Riley is already displaying the traits college coaches covet in elite-level point guards. He’s a natural playmaker with an advanced feel for spacing, timing, and tempo. Offensively, he creates his own shot from anywhere on the court and reads defenses like a veteran. His deep shooting range forces defenders to extend, and his quick first step and vision make him a nightmare to defend in space.

Even more impressive is his motor on the defensive end. Christian defends full court, communicates with teammates, and competes with intensity on every possession. His leadership, work ethic, and basketball IQ put him in a category of early standouts who project well long term. If he continues to grow physically and refine his decision-making as competition increases, Riley could absolutely emerge as a high-level college prospect by his sophomore or junior year of high school.

Projection: Early D1 Tracking Candidate | Invite to Elite Middle School Camps

Development Focus: Strength training

Next Steps: Continue building résumé through travel ball, camps, and National Radar events