2023 EYBL Session I: Friday Notebook (16U)
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The 2023 EYBL season kicked off this past weekend in Atlanta at Lakepoint Arena. Take a look at the film and synopsis of Team CP3, Team United, and other 2025 North Carolina prospects participating on the EYBL circuit. There’s no…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023 EYBL season kicked off this past weekend in Atlanta at Lakepoint Arena. Take a look at the film and synopsis of Team CP3, Team United, and other 2025 North Carolina prospects participating on the EYBL circuit.
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Mikey Wilkins Mikey Wilkins 6’8″ | PF Christ School | 2025 State #66 Nation NC was impressive, though he wasn’t the leading name in Game 1 for Team United in their victory over Houston Hoops. He finished with 10 points, five rebounds, two steals, two blocks and an assist to kick off Session I. He does a lot to effect the game without scoring, using his length to be a presence defensively and on the shot-blocking front. He did well to show he can move around the painted area offensively and get his touches among a talented cast.
Sadiq White Jr Sadiq White Jr 6’8″ | SF Myers Park | 2025 State #56 Nation NC was above the rim all first half for Team United, showing off his ability to run the floor with pace and finish with authority when the ball came his way. He’s a wiry forward prospect that can operate inside and out as he did against Houston Hoops as his squad ran away with a 73-50 victory in the end. He showed he could defend the paint and on the perimeter as he finished with 13 points, seven rebounds, four steals and two blocks on 6/12 FG and 1/1 3-PT. As he shows off his moves on the offensive post, look for his recruitment to grow this grassroots season.
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Trajan Thompson Trajan Thompson 6’5″ | SG Providence Day | 2025 State NC is quite the versatile guard/wing prospect at 6-foot-5 for Team United. He showed he could find his own shots cleaning up the glass on the rebounding front and was a solid option in the mid-range/high post area in the offense. He’s an intriguing talent out of Providence Day School that fared well as a scoring leader in Game 1, finishing with 14 points on 5/7 FG, 1/1 3-PT, 3/4 FT while finishing with three rebounds and three steals as well. He showed he could pressure the ball and force deflections with his length and finished in traffic on numerous occasions. He’s a name to watch with this group.
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Kaden Magwood Kaden Magwood 6’3″ | PG Oak Hill Academy | 2025 State #139 Nation VA made his EYBL debut with Team United and he fit in well with his ability to distribute and knock down shots off the catch and bounce. He finished with 14 points on 5/8 FG, 2/3 3-PT along with two rebounds, two assists and a steal to show off his ability as a combo guard. It’s easy to see why he’s a national name with Oak Hill Academy given his ability to finish with authority on the break and make plays in the midrange and on the perimeter. He should be a solid piece in this team’s backcourt going forward.
Johnniyus Sharpe Johnniyus Sharpe 6’2″ | CG Reidsville | 2025 State NC was quite the spark off the bench in the Team United backcourt in their victory. He came in and got started right away with back-to-back And-1 possessions and close out the game with an assist, finishing with five points on 2/5 FG, 0/1 3-PT, a rebound and a steal. He’s a fast starter that looks to force turnovers and create offense right away. He’s a 2025 name to get to know out of Cummings High in the Burlington area.
Nathaniel Q Williams Nathaniel Q Williams 5’10” | PG Forsyth Country Day | 2026 State NC is a gritty floor general that really showed off his ability as a playmaker, shooter and scorer in Team CP3’s opening victory against Indy Heat. He finished with nine points, six assists, three rebounds and a steal while knocking down two 3-pointers in their victory. He did well to find others in position to score easy buckets while running the show for them in Game 1. He makes up for his small stature in more ways than one and showed why he’s so high on our rankings.
Jaylen Cross Jaylen Cross 6’4″ | SG Caldwell Academy | 2025 State #168 Nation NC led the way for this squad with 19 points. He’s hit another gear over the last few years and it showed with some strong finishes at the rim to the tune of 19 points on 8/12 FG, 1/5 3-PT, 2/2 FT along with three rebounds and two assists. He’s a name that should see his list of offers grow by the end of the grassroots cycle this summer given his athleticism and pedigree for making things happen on both ends of the floor.
Kaden Hammond Kaden Hammond 6’8″ | PF The Burlington School | 2025 State NC was impressive in the frontcourt as he showed Team CP3’s depth, coming in off the bench and provide instant offense. He went a perfect 5/5 FG, 2/2 3-PT as he finished with 12 points, two rebounds and a steal to show off his ability as a stretch forward prospect. He ran the floor with purpose and was rewarded with easy finishes around the rim and in the end, they earned a victory. He’s got breakout potential with this group given his energy on the floor.
Isaiah Henry Isaiah Henry 6’5″ | CG Cannon School | 2025 State #162 Nation NC showed off his ability to attack off the bounce and get others going as Team CP3 ran away with things by the end of the contest. He finished with just nine points but also eight rebounds and three assists on 4-of-9 shooting from the field. He’s a strong framed guard/wing that can get the rebound out of the net and push the break as he did on numerous occasions in the victory. He’s a name due to grow in the 2025 class out of North Carolina this spring/summer out of Cannon School.
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Hayden Assemian Hayden Assemian 6’8″ | PF Powdersville | 2025 State #186 Nation SC was a burden to bear for Indy Heat on the interior and flourished in the Team CP3 frontcourt on Day 1. He hit the ground running in their opener, attacking the rim with aggression at every turn. He even showcased his post moves while finishing with 13 points, six rebounds and two blocks on 6-of-8 shooting from the field. He’s a 2025 name that should grow on the EYBL scene if his development/production continues to rise.
Jaydon Terrell Jaydon Terrell 6’0″ | PG JL Chambers | 2025 State NC really turned things up defensively, especially in the second half in changing the energy of the game for Team United. He’s a crafty floor general that knows how to find his teammates in space for points and knows when to force pressure to force turnovers and create fastbreak opportunities for his squad. He’s on the watchlist now, but that will change soon.
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