It is Memorial Day weekend and I’m spending it at session III of the Nike EYBL in Kansas Metropolis, Kan. I centered primarily on evaluating 2027 and 2028 prospects, so let’s dive in to what I seen to this point.
Enjoying Up
For Expressions, Nikola Mitrovic is an intriguing long run prospect that stands near 7-foot. Outfitted with lengthy arms and had good power together with his rebounding makes an attempt. Confirmed comfortability in DHO’s and as a curler. He’s nonetheless on the uncooked facet, which is okay, and Mitrovic confirmed promise as expert inside-out large man down the street.
Reese Alston made his EYBL debut this weekend enjoying for Houston Hoops and he was stable. Shifty off the bounce and artful together with his finishes. Reese is a inventive guard that finds methods to get to his spots. He’ll be in attendance on the upcoming Pangos All-American Camp and the NBPA High 100 Camp.
It’s Baba Oladotun’s second weekend enjoying 17U and he received going within the second half vs. Meanstreets. His power received higher. He began rebounding, transferring with a way of power off the ball and was aggressive when the ball was in his arms. Was good to see Oladotun determine learn how to impression a sport when issues weren’t going his manner at first.
16U Standouts
Mari Wesley, 6’5 Wing – AB EliteArguably one of the best performer I noticed on the 16’s on Friday. Highly effective wing prospect that utilized plus deal with, energy and athleticism to make an impression on the sport. His really feel is spectacular as effectively. Wesley goes to spots to make the protection shift a technique to ensure that the dump-off man to be open or the shooters within the nook. He helped himself rather a lot on Friday.
Davion Thompson, 6’4 PG – MeanstreetsPG with excessive ability degree and plus positional measurement. Thompson’s combo of tempo, reside dribble passing abilities and ending chops was on show. He made the proper learn when double teamed, confirmed a decent deal with, cut up by means of defenders and was nice as a cutter for extensive open finishes on the rim.
Dooney Johnson, 6’5 SG – Crew HerroA long-armed guard that operated as a secondary-primary ball handler. Confirmed consolation dealing with it below strain however defensively is what I used to be impressed with essentially the most. Johnson’s instincts are good and he deflected a number of passes. He has a low heart of gravity and might guard a number of spots. Johnson altered pictures as a help-side defender, too. He was one of the best switchable defender I noticed amongst 16U yesterday.
Peyton Kemp, 6’1 PG – Indy HeatA fast guard that was profitable getting downhill and executing in transition. Kemp is a excessive motor guard that rebounded and facilitated effectively additionally. Simply received rather a lot achieved when on the courtroom.
Isaiah Hill, 6’10 C – Indy HeatBig man that was a play finisher and rim protector. Hill is an athletic big-man that has good timing and makes use of his size to change pictures on the rim. Extra of a lob menace and play finisher however there’s upside and promise with different components of the sport, too.
Charles Pur, 6’9 Ahead – Crew CP3Had an environment friendly outing and confirmed versatility in his sport. Face-up scoring, play ending and was a superb hedger. Pur is cellular, has good rebounding instincts and is aware of learn how to play.
Josh Rivera, 6’6 SG – NY RensA expert guard with good positional measurement. Plus pull-up shooter and ball-screen operator. Rivera received to the foul line, made threes and might see over the protection and make passes others can’t.
Moussa Kamissoko, 6’8 SF – PSA CardinalsSkilled wing that executed on alternatives to attain. Cuts effectively, assaults closeouts and succesful stand-still three level shooter. Performs effectively with out the ball and communicates effectively offensively. Impressed with positional measurement, IQ and rising ability.
2028 Standouts
Benjamin Berrouet, 6’7 Ahead – AB EliteActive ahead with a superb second leap. Excelled in transition and confirmed promise with inside-out scoring sport. Excessive upside, good basketball bloodlines and turns 15 in June. Can be a nationwide title if he retains trending in the proper path.
Darren Ford, 6’2 2/1 CG – AB EliteShowed plus pull-up sport and off the dribble scoring prowess. Ford wants one transfer to get the place he needs after which will stand up and launch. Aggressive, bodily driver that makes use of sufficient footwork to create area.
Kevin Wheatley, 6’5 SF – NY LightningA versatile scoring menace that confirmed prowess as some extent producer off the dribble and in spot-up conditions. Confirmed an sufficient drive sport and plus athleticism.
Logan Chwastyk, 6’10 C/PF – Crew FinalStretch large with a mushy ball from deep. Good arm size, performs arduous and as soon as he provides energy and performs by means of contact higher, he’ll make a bigger impression on video games.
Kingston Gould, 6’2 PG – Legynds EYCLImpacted the sport with scoring and passing. Bought to the rim, made well timed threes and received to the free throw line. Aggressive with the ball in his arms and was a superb choice maker off drives.
