Entering his senior year of high school, Lyles was ranked as one of the best high school basketball players in the country and was recruited heavily by Kentucky, Indiana, and Louisville.
During his senior year of high school, Lyles averaged 23.7 points, 12.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists and led Arsenal Tech to the IHSAA Class 4A State Championship game with a 63-59 victory over Lake Central [REF].