Nike EYBL Session 2: Top 16U Players To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Nike EYBL Session 1 was a complete success in Atlanta… Now we turn into Session 2 that will be taking place this upcoming weekend at Legacy Sports USA in Phoenix. Prep Hoops Florida scout Ross Van De Griek will be on the grounds of the event. Here are the Top 16U Prospects to keep an eye on this weekend:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1454289"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The 6-8 small forward has a complete all-around game on the offensive end as he is a scoring threat whether it's at the front of the rim, mid-range or the perimeter. Flagg is arguably the top ranked prospect in the nation for the Class of 2025 along with [player_tooltip player_id='1301714' first='Cameron' last='Boozer']. On the defensive end, Flagg is an efficient rebounder and shot blocker limiting his opponents from getting second chances at the rim. He scored 52 points for Maine United in their opening game of Session 1 at the Nike EYBL in Atlanta with the Duke coaching staff watching on the baseline.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1301714"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"The 6-10 power forward was a force in the paint for Nightrydas Elite in Session 1 at the Nike EYBL in Atlanta last weekend. Boozer averaged 27.8 points and 13.2 rebounds per game which included a pair of games where he scored 30 or more. Boozer's most impressive part of his game is he plays under complete control and composure throughout the game. Boozer currently holds offers from Duke, Florida State, Miami and several others.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1385293"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"The 6-6 wing can do it all on the offensive end whether he is attacking the rim and getting to the free throw line or the occasional perimeter jump shot. Heard plays with solid length and has the ability to go block a shot or grab a defensive rebound if needed. The Illinois native currently holds offers from Arizona State, Georgetown, Illinois, Oklahoma and several others.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1301713"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"The 6-5 wing plays with a ton of physicality and strength on both ends of the floor. He is coming off Session 1 at the Nike EYBL in Atlanta where he averaged 10.4 points per game and shot 53 percent from the field. His athleticism and high-level playmaking is what stands out in his game as well as he can finish a lob at the rim or shoot from the mid-range. Jones currently holds an offer from the University of Houston, but we can expect college coaches to start calling in after Session 2 of the Nike EYBL in Phoenix this weekend.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1259393"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"The 6-4 wing has length and is athletic plays exceptionally well on both ends of the floor. His versatility can create a lot of mismatches for the opposition. Jones is a three-level scorer who can finish above the rim, mid-range and occasionally knocks down shots from beyond the arc. He is one of the top rising juniors to watch in the state of Tennessee as he helped lead Goodpasture to a state championship last month.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1301788"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"The 6-4 wing can do all the things you need on the offensive end whether it's his scoring from the perimeter or at the front of the rim. Allen is coming off Session 1 at the Nike EYBL in Atlanta where he averaged 11.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 52 percent from the field. On the defensive end his ability to jump into the passing lanes for steals has gained attention from the college coaches as he recorded six steals in a win over NY Renaissance. Allen currently holds offers from Michigan and Villanova so far as his recruitment process is still in the early stages.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1030026"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"The 6-5 small forward transitioned into a perennial all-around player over the last year or so. Cross has started to attack the basket more and finish with contact. He has a strong game when the basketball is in his hands as makes plays happen. Cross has also built a smooth jump shot which he can knock down consistently as well, as his perimeter shooting will also start to come around as he builds more confidence in his outside shot. Cross averaged 14.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game during Nike EYBL Session 1 in Atlanta last weekend.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644a9078d3aa0"} /-->