BigTime, that sounds pretty defeatist. " He can not be any good because we signed him! There is a lot about him on the net. Insiders have him rated as a two star athlete and the number 31st point gaurd in the west. I was curiuos also so here is some of what I found:
May 3, 2002 Rivals
Ryan Holmes, a two year starting point guard for Millennium High School in Arizona, has impressed many over the past two years in Arizona with his early maturation as a high school point guard.
As a sophomore this past season, Holmes continued his progression in a big way, being selected as Millennium's Offensive Player of the Year and Team Captain, and was selected to the West Valley Region First Team. This season Holmes also was selected to the All-Tournament Team for the Dysart High School Demon Classic Tournament, and was also selected for the All-Tournament Team for the Greenway High School Winter Classic Tournament.
Holmes averaged 19 points per game this season to go along with nine assists and six steals. Ryan also holds the Millennium High School All-Time steals record with 13 steals in a single game.
As a freshman, Holmes was a member of the West Valley All Region Academic Team, was awarded West Valley Region Honorable Mention, was honored as the Freshman of the Year for Milliennium, Defensive Player of the Year, and was also the leading scorer and a member of the 2000 Arizona State AAU Championship Team while playing for the Arizona Stars.
Holmes is a cat-like quick guard with good instincts and a good feel for the game. He as the ability to penetrate and push the ball up the floor are his strong suits now.
Holmes travels with the Arizona Pump N' Run team. He also is a Member of the FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), and runs track for Millennium HS, all while carying a 3.8 GPA.
Holmes is rated as the top sophomore in Arizona by our affiliate, Arizona Preps.
April 4, 2003 Rivas
The state of Arizona isn’t loaded with an overwhelming amount of Division 1 talent, but they do have several prospects to keep an eye on this recruiting campaign.
Ryan Holmes, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound point guard from Millennium High School in Goodyear, Arizona, is the No. 1 player in the state and is getting quite a few looks from high major schools.
“Right now, Colorado State, Gonzaga, Santa Clara and Utah are some of the schools showing the most interest,” Holmes said. “I plan on taking all five official visits, but anything can happen.”
The point guard position has changed quite a bit over the last few years. The days of a point guard being strictly an assist man are over, as many of the nation’s top floor generals are looking to score, too.
Holmes averaged 20 points and six assists during his junior campaign.
“I can push the ball up the court, I can hit the midrange jump shot, I can get my teammates involved, I create a lot of steals and just play solid defense.”
We’ve seen a lot of players make early commitments, which allows them to focus on summer basketball and, in the process, makes their senior year of basketball more enjoyable. It appears that Holmes isn’t interested in taking that route.
“I’m not really in a big hurry to make a decision,” he said. “I would say that a decision will be made before the start of my senior year of basketball, but I don’t see a decision being made before that.
“Right now, I’m just working out with a trainer and getting ready for this summer,” he added. “I’ll be traveling with my Arizona Stars AAU team, which plays on the Nike circuit.”
September 3, 2003 Insiders
Ryan Holmes Profile
Ryan Holmes, 6-0 SR PG, Goodyear (Ariz.) Millenium, is getting interest from a variety of schools across the country.
Holmes is hearing mostly from Santa Clara, Utah, University of Chicago-Illinois, Akron, Portland State, San Diego State, Columbia, and Princeton.
He did indicate that his two favorites at the moment were Santa Clara and Utah, and planned to take official visits to both this fall. The Holmes family said that Santa Clara is arranging for an in-home visit also this month.
Mar 13, 2003 Insiders
Ryan Holmes, one of the better junior point guards in Arizona, gives us an update on his recruitment...
Ryan Holmes, 6-1 JR PG Goodyear (Ariz.) Millenium, told us yesterday that Colorado State, UConn and New Mexico are among the schools he's hearing from at this point in his recruitment.
Holmes told us that he's open to leaving the west. "Location isn't really a factor," said Holmes. "It'd be nice to stay close, but it's not a real issue."
We asked Holmes for his thoughts on the issues he'd consider when making his choice. "Education," said Holmes. "That and how the team is doing. Also, I'm interested in being an orthodontist, so how they are in that."
Holmes listed North Carolina as his dream school when he was younger. "Because of guys like Jordan and Vince Carter," said Holmes.
Holmes isn't sure when he'll make a decision. "I've been thinking about it and I don't know," said Holmes. "It could be in the fall or the spring next year."
Holmes told us that he has a 3.7 GPA and he'll take the ACT on April 12th.
March 13, 2003 Insiders
Ryan Holmes, 6-1 JR PG Goodyear (Ariz.) Millenium, told us yesterday that Colorado State, UConn and New Mexico are among the schools he's hearing from at this point in his recruitment. Holmes told us that he's open to leaving the west. "Location isn't really a factor," said Holmes. "It'd be nice to stay close, but it's not a real issue." We asked Holmes for his thoughts on the issues he'd consider when making his choice. "Education," said Holmes. "That and how the team is doing. Also, I'm interested in being an orthodontist, so how they are in that."
There is more, but that should get you going!
