2023 EYBL Session I: Friday Notebook (17U)
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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 North Carolina prospects participating on the EYBL circuit. There’s no better…
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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 North Carolina prospects participating on the EYBL circuit.
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Austin Swartz Austin Swartz 6’5″ | SG Cannon | 2024 State #40 Nation NC hit the ground running for Boo Williams in his EYBL debut, knocking down three 3-pointers and going 12/17 from the floor en route to a 29-point performance. He did a tremendous job of working alongside Jaeden Mustaf Jaeden Mustaf 6’4″ | SG OTE | 2024 #51 Nation GA in the backcourt and it showed in the final result. He showed he could create off the bounce and move to the open spot on the floor to make things happen for him. He earned an Indiana offer as well.
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Jaeden Mustaf Jaeden Mustaf 6’4″ | SG OTE | 2024 #51 Nation GA proved to be a solid piece alongside Austin Swartz Austin Swartz 6’5″ | SG Cannon | 2024 State #40 Nation NC in the backcourt. He’s a crafty ballhandler that knows how to attack the paint and use his frame to draw whistles/fouls. He finished with 19 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the field, showing he could get to the FT line as well, finishing 6/9 from the stripe. He’s another HM/MM prospect to keep eyes on out of NC with Boo Williams.
https://youtu.be/HhluNHHd5n0
Ryan Soulis Ryan Soulis 6’10” | C Asheville School | 2024 NC showed off his ability as a rim-protector and finisher in the paint for Boo Williams’ frontcourt. He’s not afraid to play a physical brand of basketball and didn’t shy away from defending with his instincts. He had a solid outing in his debut with seven points, five rebounds and a block. He doesn’t need the ball in his hands to impact the game, but when given opportunities, he shows he’s not afraid to finish in traffic.
https://youtu.be/pggDNZv2X08
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Isaiah Washington Isaiah Washington 6’5″ | SG Winston-Salem Christian | 2024 State NC had quite the debut for Team CP3 on the EYBL scene as he led the way for them off the bench with 18 points. He was locked into his role off the bench as a shot maker as he went 6-for-11 from the floor and a perfect 4-of-4 from 3-point land, showing off his growth as a lethal scoring spark off the bench. He’s a lethal piece for this squad to have off the bench as he’s already showing.
https://youtu.be/8OJcO4feS4s
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Bishop Boswell Bishop Boswell 6’4″ | PG Myers Park | 2024 State #68 Nation NC was all over the place in Team CP3 opening victory over Team Melo, finishing with 10 points, five assists, five rebounds and three steals. He’s an active combo guard that can play any role in the backcourt/wing given his size and athleticism. He did well to push the pace and make things happen with the ball in his hands and showed he could co-exist with other top guards.
https://youtu.be/N2kfFKimIoU
Jayden Harris Jayden Harris 6’6″ | SG Salisbury | 2024 State #220 Nation NC didn’t have the hottest shooting day to kick things off, but he showed off his ability to handle the ball, rebound and distribute as a playmaker with his size and length. He produced nine points, six rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block in the winning effort. It’s easy to see what Wake Forest coaching staff likes about his game; he can guard multiple positions on the floor and knock down shots under pressure as he showed on a few occasions in this one.
https://youtu.be/-Bb_0lZaWa0
Drake Powell Drake Powell 6’6″ | CG Northwood | 2024 State #8 Nation NC didn’t have the greatest shooting debut in Session I but he made up for it in other ways, defending the ball and rebounding. He registered a double-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and a block to lead the charge for his squad. He plays with a ton of energy on both ends of the floor and by the end of the week, it was contagious to those around him. He continues to show why he’s a top two-way player in the country with his impact on the floor.
https://youtu.be/-KiVbyAOL14