EYBL Session I By The Numbers: DMV 17U Scorers

Session I of EYBL took place in Emerson, GA this weekend and I was on the scene to take in some of the best high schools prospects in the world. Fortunately, there are plenty of highly rated prospects here in the Baltimore and DMV area, so watching [program_tooltip program_id='2077004' first='Team' last='Takeover'], [program_tooltip program_id='2078457' first='Team' last='Durant'] and [program_tooltip program_id='2076999' first='Team' last='Melo'] at various age levels can come with plenty of work. For this article, we'll take a look at some of the top DMV scorers as told by the numbers.   [player_tooltip player_id='1747936' first='Mikkel' last='Tyne'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2076999' first='Team' last='Melo']   PPG: 17.2   Shooting splits: 43.6/46.2/75   Tyne boasted the best point per game average of all the Baltimore and DMV teams for the 17U level. The 5'9 point guard was in complete control for his team and helped lead them to a 3-1 overall record. Tyne was especially effective in high ball screens where he'd use his burst to get where he wanted inside the arc. He'd probe, wiggle and use his quickness to manufacture clean looks for floaters if he wasn't stopping on a dime and letting go from mid-range. He was also a threat both off the bounce and off the catch from deep as he converted on 12 of his 26 three's.   [player_tooltip player_id='1173989' first='Royce' last='Parham'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2078457' first='Team' last='Durant']   PPG: 13.5   Shooting splits: 59.4/25 (1-4)/88.2   Parham is a skilled, fundamental four-man that utilizes sound footwork and shot-fakes to create offense for himself. He was effective on catches in the mid-post or the high-post where he could face up against his defender. He's agile enough to make others at his position pay for sloppy closeouts and if his defender doesn't have a hand ready to contest, he'll make his impact in the mid-range with jumpers. He was effective and efficient visiting the charity stripe by going 15-of-17 for the weekend. Parham will make his college announcement tomorrow between Marquette, Pitt and Xavier.   [player_tooltip player_id='1225257' first='Acaden' last='Lewis'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2078457' first='Team' last='Durant']   PPG: 12.7   Shooting splits: 41.9/40/83.3   A 2025 prospect playing up on the 17U circuit, Lewis looked extremely comfortable handling the rock for Durant this weekend. He's a dynamic playmaking lefty guard who has no issue operating in isolations to shake his defender and free himself up for looks. Much of his offense was self generated in said isolation scenarios or operating in ball screen actions. Lewis seems to be improving in his presence as a catch-and-shoot threat from deep as he relocates on the perimeter when others penetrate.   Jaydn Harris | [program_tooltip program_id='2078457' first='Team' last='Durant']   PPG: 12.5   Shooting splits: 45.9/42.9/83.3   Harris benefits off his blend of size and skill at 6'5-6'6. He has a strong frame that comes to light on drives when he rams his defender under the rim before finishing layups. He also has touch on his step back jumpers in the mid-range and with time off the catch from three, can be a guy that hurts the opposing defense. Harris used his anticipation off the ball defensively to help spark transition opportunities where that size comes to light on finishes through contact.   Pat Ngongba | [program_tooltip program_id='2077004' first='Team' last='Takeover']   PPG: 11.7   Shooting splits: 78.3/100/60   Ngongba had one of the most productively efficient showings this weekend out of any age group. The 6'10 big was automatic inside on plays 10 feet and in. He used a variety of power dribbles, pivots and up-and-unders when he wasn't feasting on the offensive glass. He converted on both of his attempted three's on the weekend and while that won't be sustainable if he continues to shoot them, hovering around 40 percent on a respectable amount of attempts at his position could help his stock rise even more than it has.   Darren Harris | [program_tooltip program_id='2077004' first='Team' last='Takeover'] (Duke)   PPG: 11.7   Shooting splits: 43.3/42.9/92.3   It's no secret that the bulk of Harris' shots come from beyond the arc. He's cemented himself as one of the top marksmen in the country and his ability to knock down those triples can change the course of any game. The future Blue Devil saw his shots come from running off double pin-downs, fade screens or flaring out in transition as others established paint touches. Harris' best outing came in their final game against Team United where he registered 15 points, 12 of which came from deep.   [player_tooltip player_id='1127309' first='Donavan' last='Freeman'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2077004' first='Team' last='Takeover']   PPG: 10.5   Shooting splits: 48.5/28.6/80   Freeman was one of the more consistent DMV prospects this weekend when it came to scoring. He scored 11 or more points in the first three games before ending the weekend with seven in the loss to Team United. Freeman had a few rim-rattling dunks that brought the fans to their feet and made college coaches take note. His long, wiry frame allows makes him a lob threat in transition or one that knows how to finish the job on dump-offs. Freeman also possesses soft touch on his jumper in the mid-range. He can knock them down in face-up scenarios or is especially good at tough fadeaways on the baseline.   Dontae Russo-Nance | [program_tooltip program_id='2076999' first='Team' last='Melo']   PPG: 9.7   Shooting splits: 40/30/50   Russo-Nance didn't have the greatest weekend from an efficiency perspective, but his performance against Paul George Elite was crucial in helping swing the momentum for the weekend overall in his team's favor. The 6'4 New Zealand native can be a presence either on or off the ball. When he's off, he plays more of a spot-up shooting threat. When he's handling, he's looking to operate in pick-and-rolls where he can get to spots from 15-to-17 feet. His 50 percent free-throw percentage may cause concern at first glance, but he shot just two free-throws on the weekend. While that may settle the panic with the percentage, his amount of times at the line is something that must improve.

Session I of EYBL took place in Emerson, GA this weekend and I was on the scene to take in some of the best high schools prospects in the world. Fortunately, there are plenty of highly rated prospects here in the Baltimore and DMV area, so watching Team Takeover , Team Durant and Team Melo at various age levels can come with plenty of work. For this article, we'll take a look at some of the top DMV scorers as told by the numbers.