Nike EYBL Session 3
6’7 220 SF/PF – Arizona Unity 2025 Pitt was reliable scoring in the post, hitting tough and contested shots from all angles. He put the ball on the floor to get where he wanted without over-dribbling and had much success driving out of the high post. He uses his body and positions himself well on…
Nike EYBL Session 2
6’4 170 PG – Arizona Unity 2026 McCoy (pictured) put up points on a high-volume effort. He looks to score in iso situations a lot, with his quickness he’s able to get shots off well but too often he looks for the foul and ends up on the ground frequently. He makes nice moves at…
Nike EYBL Session 1
6’7 200 SF – Oakland Soldiers 2025 Dybantsa helped bring the Soldiers back from a big deficit against Team Thad. Scoring with variety: whether it’s out of the post, above the rim, or midrange, he finds ways to put points on the board, finishing with 21 points on 8-9 shooting. He’s got a lot of…
2024 Jordan Brand Classic: Team Air
Team Air came up on the losing end but put up a good fight with a 119-113 final score of the 23rd Jordan Classic at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Here is a look at the prospects from the team Air squad. 6’8 200 SG – Undecided Team Air had a few good shooters on…
2024 Jordan Brand Classic: Team Flight
Following a one year layoff, the Jordan Brand Classic is back in Brooklyn, NY. Team Flight beat Team Air 119-113. The game was competitive, and the players showed a lot of tenacity for an all-star game. Here is a look at the players, starting with Team Flight. 6’6 215 PG/SG – Rutgers Harper had a…
2024 Underclassman All-American Game
The 2026 and 2027 high school classes represented the Underclassman All-American Game with plenty of shooters, scorers, and shot blockers. The game never fails to bring high-level underclass talent. The White Team beat the Red 110-93. White Team 6’6 180 SF – 2026 Adams earned Co-MVP and led the winning White Team with 18 points.…
Noa Essengue Interview
is a long and talented 6-foot-10 combo forward from France. He was awarded MVP of the ANGT, which took place over the weekend in Dubai (recap to come). Noa also had a standout showing in Indianapolis over NBA All-Star Weekend at Basketball Without Borders camp. He has good size and length, combined with impressive athleticism…
2024 Basketball Without Borders: Top Prospects
Basketball Without Borders once again displayed some of the best young talent from all over the world. The three-day camp, in Indianapolis over the weekend, consisted of drills and live games. Here are some of the standouts. Top Prospects 1. 6’9 195 PF, 6’11 wingspan, 9’3.25 standing reach – France 2006 Essengue looks the part…
EYBL Scholastic: La Porte Invitational
6’5 195 PG/SG – Long Island Lutheran 2024 Edgecombe (pictured) was all over the place in the 82-65 win against La Lumiere. He thrives in the open floor but finds ways to get to the basket and score in the half-court as well. He missed a few shots at the rim but still scored well.…
Marshall County Hoopfest/Derek Smith Invitational
With the high school season in full swing, plenty of talent was on display in Kentucky. I spent two days in Benton to catch the first two days of Marshall County Hoopfest and another two days in Louisville for the Derek Smith Invitational. Marshall County Hoopfest 6’2 175 PG – La Lumiere 2024 (Clemson) Buckner…
Holiday Hoopsgiving: Top Prospects
Holiday Hoopsgiving always gives off a nice bang to start the season. They do a great job of bringing in the local talent that Georgia has to offer combined with some of the elite talent the nation has to offer. 6’9 235 PF – Columbus 2024 Boozer (pictured) was great in his 40 point and…
Nike Elite 100: Top Prospects
The Nike Elite 100 was back for the first time since 2019, showcasing talent from the 2025 and 2026 classes. Complete Roster Measurements Here: https://twitter.com/evantomes/status/1666949140872396800 6’3 173, 6’8 wingspan SF – 2025 O’Neal scored well and was a consistent weapon for his team. He got to his spots, shooting it from deep as well as…
Crossroads Elite Invitational
Adam Shoulders once again, did a nice job of collecting talented underclassmen. It’s always a fun challenge to find 15 or so prospects who were productive at the camp and also intrigue as potential long-term prospects. 6’7 C – 2025 McMorris showed reliability as a finisher, dunking everything within range and was on the finishing…
Nike EYBL Session 4
6’1 170 PG – New Heights Lightning 2023 (North Carolina Cadeau (pictured) was looking like one of the top players in the 2024 class before announcing his reclassification to 2023. His feel is above his peers; he’s balanced, under control, and never rushed. His court vision is unmatched and it’s impressive watching him find alley…
Nike EYBL Session 1
6’8 185 2025 – Georgia Stars 2025 Wilson has a lot of intrigue with his size and skills. Although his results could be more consistent (41.9% FG%, 28.6% 3PT), he has a nice shot with a high set point to shoot over the defense. He can also see the floor and pass the ball, consistently…
2023 McDonald’s All-American Game: West Prospects
The West battled but came up just short, losing 109-106. Getting out-rebounded 46-33 and only connecting on 37.5% (9-24) on free throws usually won’t result in a win. Both teams battled and had highlight plays throughout the game. Here’s a recap of the West. 6’3 190 PG – USC Collier Earned MVP for the West.…
2023 McDonald’s All American Game: East Prospects
The East won 109-106 in the most competitive McDonald’s All-American Game we’ve seen in a while. They dominated the boards (48-33) and put together a big second half to seal the deal. The game also seemed more competitive and organized than some past years, making it better for evaluation purposes. 6’4 165 PG/SG – Kentucky…
Underclassman All-American Game: Top Prospects
The 2023 Underclassman All-American Game featured talent from the 2025 and 2026 high school classes. The game took place in Atlanta, Georgia and the White Team prevailed 90-81. White Team 6’4 160 PG/SG – 2025 Fleming had a huge output in his hometown, coming away as one of the game’s MVPs. He had a lot…