Tyler Riddle

Head Girls Basketball coach of the Rector Lady Cougars, Head Golf Coach. Dad of 3 girls. Arkansas State alumni.

[Coach Jeff Barnes @JeffBarnes52]

As an AD with strong athletic and high academic standards, we are often accused of “recruiting.” In many cases, that term is being used interchangeably with “attracting,” though there is a difference.

Recruiting is actively going out to find and pursue people.
Attracting is creating an environment, culture, and reputation that makes people want to come to you.

The strongest programs and institutions attract top talent both academically and athletically because they are intentional about their standards, expectations, relationships, and overall culture. Over time, success, consistency, and reputation naturally begin attracting families and students who are looking for those opportunities. That is when programs make the transition from chasing people to having people pursue the program.

At the private school level, attracting talent is a byproduct of building something people believe in. Families seek out schools that provide strong academics, competitive athletics, structure, accountability, opportunities, and a culture that prepares students for life beyond high school. High standards tend to attract highly motivated students, athletes, coaches, and families.

[Coach Jeff Barnes @JeffBarnes52]

As an AD, one of the biggest challenges is understanding what athletes and parents truly want. Everyone says they want to win, but too often the communication I receive is centered around why practice is being missed, why workouts can’t happen, or why the commitment isn’t possible.

Winning is rarely about what happens on game day, it’s built in the unseen hours of preparation, consistency, and sacrifice. You cannot claim to want success while consistently avoiding the work required to achieve it.

Too often, “we want to win” really means “we want the rewards of winning without the discomfort of earning it.” When that gap exists, the blame often shifts to the coach instead of the habits.

Great programs are built when athletes, parents, and coaches all align in understanding that commitment comes before results. Wanting to win and being willing to do what it takes to win are two very different things.

[Arkansas Activities Association @ArkActAssn]

The 2026-28 basketball conferences have been approved by the AAA Board of Directors.

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[Tyler Riddle @TylerRiddle]

@CoachLync Gators

[Rylee Wilburn @Rylee_Wilburn52]

Blessed to have great teammates and coaches along the way! @TylerRiddle @hkhealy @_mdw235 @ChrisThomasRich Bill Taylor @coachjvick1 @PGHArkansas @GradyMajors @_BlakeDerrick @ETTaylor79 @crgay2024 @ARPrepSports @Topsiswear @FiveStateHoops @abovelinehoops @KeyPlayerNation

[Rylee Wilburn @Rylee_Wilburn52]

23pts, 9rbs, 3ast, 2stl, 4blks in a loss to BIC. @TylerRiddle @hkhealy @coachjvick1 @PGHArkansas @crgay2024 @_BlakeDerrick @JrAllStar_AR @ARPrepSports @AYSABasketball @ASTSprts @KeyPlayerNation @mosesk225 @CrunkdOutEnt @Topsiswear @RL_Hoops @SBLiveARK

[Rylee Wilburn @Rylee_Wilburn52]

45-42 loss to Corning 16pts, 9rbs, 2ast, 4blk. @TylerRiddle @hkhealy @coachjvick1 @PGHArkansas @crgay2024 @ETTaylor79 @ARPrepSports @_BlakeDerrick @JrAllStar_AR @AYSABasketball @ASTSprts @Topsiswear @mosesk225 @CrunkdOutEnt @SBLiveARK @level_nexxt

[Rylee Wilburn @Rylee_Wilburn52]

52-44 win over Bay. 26pts 16rbs, 2ast, 1blk. 3PT% 44% #GBB
@TylerRiddle @hkhealy @coachjvick1 @PGHArkansas @crgay2024 @_BlakeDerrick @JrAllStarBB @ARPrepSports @AYSABasketball @ASTSprts @KeyPlayerNation @CrunkdOutEnt @level_nexxt @Topsiswear @RL_Hoops @SBLiveARK @MerlG_Official

[Rylee Wilburn @Rylee_Wilburn52]

54-27 win over Piggott. 26pts, 8rbs, 1ast, 1stl, 5blk. #GBB
@TylerRiddle @hkhealy @abovelinehoops @AYSABasketball @ASTSprts @PGHArkansas @ARPrepSports @JrAllStarBB @crgay2024 @KeyPlayerNation @TopPreps @level_nexxt @SBLiveARK @RL_Hoops @Bartholome21519

[Rylee Wilburn @Rylee_Wilburn52]

46-19 win over Marmaduke. 4/8 overall scoring, 44% from 3
11pts, 10rbs, 4ast, 3stl, 3blk. #GBB @TylerRiddle @hkhealy @PGHArkansas @abovelinehoops @ASTSprts @AYSABasketball @ARPrepSports @Topsiswear @TopPreps @KeyPlayerNation @level_nexxt @crgay2024

[Rylee Wilburn @Rylee_Wilburn52]

51-38 win over CCHS. 6-3 in the 2A3! 24pts, 10rbs, 4ast, 1stl, 2blks @TylerRiddle @hkhealy @coachjvick1 @PGHArkansas @crgay2024 @JrAllStarBB @ARPrepSports @AYSABasketball @ASTSprts @KeyPlayerNation @TopPreps @level_nexxt @RL_Hoops @Topsiswear

[Rylee Wilburn @Rylee_Wilburn52]

39-33 loss to BIC 24pts, 5rbs, 1ast, 3blk. @TylerRiddle @hkhealy @coachjvick1 @PGHArkansas @crgay2024 @JrAllStarBB @ARPrepSports @AYSABasketball @ASTSprts @KeyPlayerNation @FiveStateHoops @TopPreps @level_nexxt

[Rylee Wilburn @Rylee_Wilburn52]

70-50 loss to Pocahontas in the Kell Classic. 23pts, 6rbs, 3ast, 2blk. #GBB @TylerRiddle @hkhealy @abovelinehoops @JrAllStar_AR @JrAllStarBB @ARPrepSports @crgay2024 @SBLiveARK @ASTSprts @AYSABasketball @RL_Hoops @PGHArkansas @TopPreps

[Rylee Wilburn @Rylee_Wilburn52]

Rolling into 2026 as #4 on the all time scoring list! 💙🏀🖤 @TylerRiddle @hkhealy @BansheesGreen @abovelinehoops @ARPrepSports @PGHArkansas @JrAllStarBB @JrAllStar_AR @ASTSprts @AYSABasketball @RL_Hoops @TopPreps @ARsportsmedia @crgay2024 @_BlakeDerrick

[Mark Cascio | SAVI Coaching @coachcascio]

Master In-Game Basketball Adjustments with This 3-Step Checklist 🏀
Stop guessing and start winning! 🏆 In this clip from The Hours podcast, Coach Mark Cascio breaks down his proven 3-step framework for making effective in-game adjustments:

1️⃣ Effort Check: Is your team playing hard enough? Without maximum effort, no adjustment will work.
2️⃣ Personnel Check: Do you have the right players on the floor? Sometimes a quick substitution is all you need.
3️⃣ Execution Check: Is your team executing the game plan? Analyze specific defensive and offensive actions before making a major tactical shift.

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[Rylee Wilburn @Rylee_Wilburn52]

51-29 win over White County Central. 13pts, 8rbs, 3ast, 1blk. @TylerRiddle @hkhealy @coachjvick1 @BansheesGreen @JrAllStarBB @SBLiveARK @ASTSprts @AYSABasketball @RL_Hoops @KeyPlayerNation @crgay2024 @Bartholome21519 @ETTaylor79 @PGHArkansas

[Rylee Wilburn @Rylee_Wilburn52]

59-36 loss to Bald Knob. 12pts, 7rbs, 2ast, 1stl, 1blk.
@TylerRiddle @hkhealy @BansheesGreen @JrAllStar_AR @SBLiveARK @PGHArkansas @ARPrepSports @abovelinehoops @AYSABasketball @ASTSprts @KeyPlayerNation @crgay2024

[Rylee Wilburn @Rylee_Wilburn52]

Thank you for the eval @BrandonClayPSB! Lots of work to do. @TylerRiddle @hkhealy

[Rylee Wilburn @Rylee_Wilburn52]

4th place finish @ Lady Royal Christmas Classic. I was selected to the LRCC All-Tournament Team. @TylerRiddle @hkhealy @crgay2024 @PGHArkansas @ARPrepSports @TopPreps

[Rylee Wilburn @Rylee_Wilburn52]

43-35 loss to Portageville to finish 4th in LRCC. 18pts, 9rbs, 1ast, 1blk. @TylerRiddle @hkhealy @BansheesGreen @PGHArkansas @ARPrepSports @AYSABasketball @ASTSprts @KeyPlayerNation @abovelinehoops @EconAdjunct @_BlakeDerrick @JrAllStar_AR @JrAllStarBB