Nike EYBL Session 4 – 17u All-Circuit Teams
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While others are grilling out, enjoying time by the pool, or traveling with their family and friends, we are in the gym. That absolutely isn’t a complaint. This is simply what we do at Prep Hoops. Memorial Day weekend was…
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Continue ReadingWhile others are grilling out, enjoying time by the pool, or traveling with their family and friends, we are in the gym. That absolutely isn’t a complaint. This is simply what we do at Prep Hoops. Memorial Day weekend was a perfect time to make the trip down to Memphis for Nike EYBL Session 4. While taking in the action at the Memphis Sports & Events Center I primarily focused on covering the Indy Heat programs plus the other EYBL programs that feature Indiana high school prospects. However, I also took the opportunity to get eyes on some of the other top prospects from around the country. Let’s dive on in and take a look at the top performers from throughout the event.
First Team
The North Carolina commit, who just reclassified to the Class of 2023, averaged 19.4 points and 7.4 assists per game for the NH Lightning. Cadeau scored 29 points while also dishing out 15 assists in what was probably the most impressive individual performance of the weekend on Monday to finish off the weekend. He is so strong off of the dribble, is a truly elite passer, and can create his own scoring opportunities as well.
He was the leading scorer through five games this weekend averaging 28.2 points per game and shooting 23-48 (47.9%) from beyond the arc. Knueppel showed up on the standout list all three days this Memorial Day weekend at Nike EYBL Session 4. His final game on Monday was his best yet going off for 37 points to go with 8 rebounds on impressive 13-23, 6-11, 5-7 shooting splits. The 4-star guard out of Wisconsin is certainly in contention to be considered the best shooter in the Class of 2024.
Highlights
Few prospects did more on the offensive end over Memorial Day weekend than McNeeley. He went cold from the field on Monday, but through three games on Saturday and Sunday, he had connected on 15 of 24 three-point attempts while averaging 27.7 points per game. The 5-star small forward is incredibly skilled on the offensive end. On Monday, despite not scoring until midway through the second quarter, McNeeley bounced back to score 20 points as the Florida Rebels took down Vegas Elite.
Patrick Ngongba was arguably the most impressive frontcourt prospect at EYBL Session 4. Sunday was admittedly my first time seeing this 4-star center, but he wasted no time becoming one of my favorite prospects in the class of 2024. On the weekend he averaged 16.3 points and 11.3 rebounds per game while leading Team Takeover to a 4-0 record. The 6’10” big man looked like a guy who should be much higher in the national rankings. On Sunday he had a breakout performance of 33 points, 18 rebounds, and five assists, doing a little bit of everything on the offensive end. He scores it in the post with both hands, started the break after rebounding the ball, and was 4-5 from three-point range on the weekend.
This Baylor commit helped lead Team Final to a perfect 5-0 weekend as they improved to 16-1 on the EYBL Circuit. Wright averaged 15.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game as part of a three-headed monster in the backcourt for Team Final. He is a dynamic playmaker off of the dribble, rebounds well from the perimeter, and can score it himself when he gets into the paint. Big time weekend for the future Bear.
Second Team
Bethea was Team Final’s leading scorer over the weekend as they went a perfect 5-0 averaging 17.8 points per game. The 4-star prospect continues to shoot up the national rankings and bring in high-major offers.
Johnson went for 19 points and 16 rebounds while also blocking 3 shots on Monday to finish off a 4-1 weekend for Meanstreets. The Illinois commit plays with such a high motor, is truly dominant on the glass, and displays good patience as a finisher in the post. On Sunday, the 6’8″ center had an incredible 25-point, 22-rebound performance.
Despite playing up a year at the 17u level, this prospect out of Michigan has been one of the leading scorers through 17 games on the EYBL Circuit. He has averaged 19.9 points per game for The Family and he was a big part of their success this weekend once again.
The Arizona commit averaged 20.2 points and 5.4 rebounds per game while leading Paul George Elite to a 4-1 weekend. His strength and athleticism, paired with very high offensive skill level, makes him one of the better perimeter prospects in the Class of 2024.
Highlights
Swartz, a 3-star prospect out of North Carolina, has burst onto the scene this spring as the third leading scorer through 17 games on the EYBL Circuit averaging 21.0 points per game. This weekend was even better for the Boo Williams guard as he went for 25.6 points per game.