Raydo Basketball Lab - RBL

Beyond the Rim: Wyatt Ness 🏀

Last week, Wyatt spent his morning serving at the Triangle Area Ministry Food Pantry — crating spaghetti, breaking down boxes, bagging potatoes, and cleaning tables.

We love highlighting moments like this because at RBL we're in the business of basketball but we're just as invested in building character on and off the court. This is Where Players Become More.

Want to get involved? Head to triareaministry.com to volunteer or donate!

Should youth players be taught to throw no-look passes? This week’s Raydo’s Corner breaks it down. Read the full breakdown on our Raydo’s Corner Blog - link in bio or on our story.

Beyond the Rim: Ryan Bennett

Ryan is a member of Boys Team Charity, a national volunteer service dedicated to building an altruistic spirit in young men through hands-on philanthropy in their community. He recently took part in the Stuff the Bus event for Salvation Army, collecting school supplies for students in need.

Want to get involved? Learn more here: https://leagues.boysteamcharity.org/chapter/raleigh/

Beyond the Rim: Will Vish

Every other month, Will trades his jersey for an apron. He serves dinner at Memory Café, an evening for adults with dementia and their caregivers to enjoy fellowship and music together. He waits tables. He sets up. He breaks down.

Want in? Memory Café needs volunteers of all ages for set-up, decor, meal prep, table hosts, welcome team, serving, and clean-up. It's held several times a year on Monday afternoons from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Good Shepherd. To learn more, contact the Memory Café team at [email protected].

Did you know spacing can make or break your offense?

Read more about “The Importance of Spacing in Basketball” on our Raydo’s Corner Blog — link in bio or on our story 👆

FALL TRYOUTS & OPEN GYMS — REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Ready for Fall? Registration is now open for Open Gyms and Tryouts. Both cost $10/person per day (covers gym cost).

👉 See the link on our profile to learn more and sign up!

THE SCHEDULE:

📲 Parents’ Virtual Meeting — Tue, Aug 4 @ 8:00 PM We’ll cover everything about the season and a look ahead to 2027. ~1 hour. Highly recommended. No RSVP needed — just click the link at 8:00.

🏀 Open Gyms (register ahead — only for players trying out this Fall, Winter, or Spring): Wed, Aug 12 | Mon, Aug 17 | Wed, Aug 19 → 3rd–5th grade: 5:30 PM → 6th–7th grade: 6:45 PM

🔥 Tryouts: Tue, Aug 25 — ALL PLAYERS TRYOUT (5:15 or 6:30 start time assigned) Wed, Aug 26 — INVITATION ONLY. New players (haven’t played RBL in the past 9 months) may be invited at 5:30. Returning RBL players who made the team will be invited back for an open gym at 6:45. Everyone hears by email the evening of Aug 25.

Let’s get to work. 💪