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Baller Breakdown: Riley Blackwell

Name: Riley Blackwell

Hometown: Plainfield, Indiana

When you started playing basketball: 8 years old

Favorite sports team: Indiana Pacers

Athlete idol/role model: Nobody to name

Court strengths: Posting Up

“I think I move pretty well,” Blackwell said. “I usually can get up and down the court easily and play out on the wing where I can shoot threes.”

Court weaknesses: Body Strength

“I’m small for a post,” Blackwell said. “I need to gain weight and get stronger so I don’t get pushed around so easily.