DraftExpress: Regarding realistic expectations, Cameron Ridley is a good candidate for that. Really struggling here in Chicago athletically & skill-wise. 2012-03-27 11:03:03
DraftExpress: DraftExpress: Interviews w/ Kyle Anderson, Robert Carter, Cameron Ridley, & Anthony Bennett from Boost Mobile Elite 24: http://t.co/TZrfNpNg 2011-09-25 11:42:23
DraftExpress: DX 2012 HS scouting reports: Kris Dunn, Cameron Ridley, Gabe York, Shaq Goodwin, Sam Dekker, Amile Jefferson and more: http://t.co/UrRrUxx 2011-09-08 10:11:00
DraftExpress: Taking in some of high school guys now. Andre Drummond, Shabazz Muhammad, Isaiah Austin, Cameron Ridley, Rodney Purvis all on same roster! 2011-08-05 02:45:12
Boost Mobile Elite 24: Interviews (Part One) September 25, 2011
[Read Full Article] adidas Nations: Top 2012 High School Prospects September 7, 2011 Jonathan Givony
An old school, no-frills type big man that any college coach would love adding to their frontcourt rotation, it's not difficult to see on first glance what the recruiting services like about Cameron Ridley (#6 Scout, #21 Rivals, #8 ESPN). Standing a legit 6-10, with extremely long arms, big hands and an NBA caliber frame, Ridley is a true load inside the paint, and doesn't have any misconceptions about the type of player he is.
Not terribly quick or explosive, Ridley is comfortable making a living inside the paint, where his big frame, soft hands, nice touch, strong fundamentals and solid toughness allow him to make a significant impact at this level.
Ridley isn't the most skilled or technical player at this stage, but he's capable of scoring in a couple of different ways, be it with some basic post moves, a 15-foot mid-range shot, or a turnaround jumper he gets off with a very high release point. He grabs offensive rebounds with terrific timing, positioning and soft hands, not being afraid to put a body on an opponent and move him around with superior strength. Despite his lack of overwhelming athleticism, Ridley is able to get the job done inside the paint due to his basic skill-set, energy level and sheer length, which makes him a pretty rare commodity at the collegiate level.
Defensively, Ridley uses his body well inside the paint and shows nice timing as a shot-blocker, something that may not necessarily translate to higher level competition due to his below the rim style of play. When forced to step outside the paint, he struggles badly, as his lack of lateral quickness makes it very difficult for him to move his feet adequately, which makes it hard to see him playing any other position except center in the long-term.
In the short-term, it's easy to see why Ridley is such a sought after collegiate prospect. However, he's going to have to prove that his average athleticism will not hinder him from making an impact at the NBA level, something we'll reassess after he suits up at Texas. [Read Full Article]
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