Ryder Cate brings size, two-way upside, and a high-floor guard profile to Butler
Cate is a 6-foot-5 freshman guard for Butler who redshirted the 2024-25 season, so his college sample is still limited, but his pre-college profile points to a versatile, defense-first wing with room to grow offensively.[1][5] At Richmond High School, he was a four-year letterwinner, three-year starter, team captain, and averaged 11.2 points per game while helping lead a 20-3 senior season, which suggests maturity, competitiveness, and low-drama fit value.[5] If you want a long, active guard who can defend multiple spots and develop into a connective piece rather than a usage-heavy scorer, he’s worth tracking.[3][4][5]
