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Trace Wyche

@TraceWyche

6'6(6'10 wingspan), Class of 2027

Desert City Prep National Team, AZ

Trace brings a dynamic mix of scoring, court vision, and defensive fire to the floor. At 6’6”, he can run the offense, rise up for a shot, find a teammate cutting to the basket, or grab a board and get the break moving. He takes pride in giving his team what it needs on each possession, and his game has plenty of ways to make that happen. When his shot is falling, he is dangerous, but his passing, rebounding, and defense give him ways to make his mark all game long.

Last season, Trace averaged 17 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks per game while shooting efficiently. That's a lot of work from one guard, and the assist total tells you he was looking to get his teammates going, too. He could score, clean up the boards, set up a basket, and then make a play on the defensive end. The season showed him how much he could give his team when he stayed involved in every part of the game.

His biggest improvement since then has been his consistency. Trace has put time into his shooting, handle, decisions with the ball, and strength because he wants to be a guard his team can count on every night. He also faced a challenge that came with how hard he was working: finding the right balance between training and recovery. Taking care of his body became part of the work, helping him bring more of that energy and skill to the floor when it matters.

The summer gave Trace a chance to compete against different competition and play in front of college coaches. He saw what was working in his game, found areas he wanted to improve, and came home with more confidence for this season. Those games gave him a clearer picture of what he can bring to his team and how much more he wants to do.

Behind the scenes, Trace has kept getting in the gym and lifting, even on days when nobody is there to see it. He has worked up to about 300 made shots a day and is pushing toward 500, putting real time behind his goal of becoming a stronger shooter. That daily work also goes into his handles and all the skills he needs to play either guard spot. He wants the work people never see to show up when the ball is in his hands, and his team needs a play.

The most underrated part of Trace’s game might be how much he can do without taking a shot. He can pull down a tough board, stay with different matchups on defense, and find a teammate for an open look. His size gives him a chance to see passing lanes, and he wants to make the right play when the defense gives him an opening. Scoring catches attention, but those plays help explain why he can mean so much to his team.

Trace wants to help his team pile up wins and compete for a championship. He's also pushing to show greater consistency and earn the chance to keep playing college basketball. Each game is an opportunity to show what his time in the gym has added to his game, and he wants his teammates to feel that impact every time they take the floor together.

His faith in God, his family, and the goals he has set fuel his fire. Trace is grateful for the talent and opportunities God has given him, and he trusts His plan as he continues to work. He wants to make the people who believe in him proud while seeing how far he can take the gifts he has been blessed with.

I assess that Trace has the tools to make a game feel different on both ends. His size at guard helps him see over defenders and get the ball to teammates, while his shooting touch gives him a way to score when a defender gives him room. Add his willingness to battle for boards and defend, and he brings a strong mix of skills that can help his team throughout a game.

Trace’s potential is bright because he has the skill to handle the ball, the vision to lead an offense, and the versatility to contribute whether his team needs a basket or a stop. His growing strength and shooting can make him even tougher to guard, while his feel for his teammates gives his game real value. He has a chance to become a guard who makes everyone beside him more dangerous. Stay tuned.