NY Team Preview: Eagle Academy
Eagle Academy has a nice mix of new talent and elite returners that will make them poised to defend the PSAL Championship that they won last season. Tune into these prospects shaking up the recruitment world. Taj Bryant NJ #34…
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Continue ReadingEagle Academy has a nice mix of new talent and elite returners that will make them poised to defend the PSAL Championship that they won last season. Tune into these prospects shaking up the recruitment world.
Bryant is a highly skilled guard with a basketball IQ that is through the roof. He, seen his stock rise exponentially this summer on the circuit with the PSA cardinals, as he brought in in multiple Division I offers. Bryant can score in multiple ways, while being able to facilitate and take care of the basketball. He plays at a smooth pace does a good job remaining even keeled on the court, especially in crucial moments, which he showed during the EYBL with a big steal and pass down court to win the game.
Sanders will be another big-time piece in the back court for Eagle Academy. He transferred in from Bishop Loughlin, and brings his ability to get downhill and finish at the rim consistently. Sanders is also capable of stopping on a dime and being effective in the mid range as well, and is a factor in both have court in fast break situations. Sanders can also hit the three and hold multiple Division I offers.
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Ahmed Ibrahim
Ahmed Ibrahim
Ibrahim is a versatile forward that will be big time for Eagle Academy down low. He has the ability to score with his back to the basket, using his strength to power through contact. He is also highly athletic and mobile, which aids him on the boards on both ends of the floor. He uses his hops to get up, being capable of put back slams. Last season at Thomas Edison, he averaged over 21 points and over 16 rebounds.
Eddie Munyak
Eddie Munyak
Munyak is a knockdown shooter, which he showed last season when he hit the game winning shot in the PSAL championship to get Eagle academy the win. Munyak moves very well without the basketball, using screens and constant movement to get open on the perimeter. He can also hit shots in multiple situations, including off the catch amd shoot, and being able to hit tough shots off the dribble. His ability to stretch the defense will be crucial again for Eagle Academy this season.
Jeremiah Jacobs
Jeremiah Jacobs
Jacobs is another versatile forward for Eagle Academy, that is capable of going coast to coast, and finishing on either side with either hand. Jacobs can also rebound effectively, put the ball on the floor and create off the dribble. On defense, Jacobs uses his mobility to defend multiple positions. He holds an offer from Mississippi Valley State and will be another essential piece for Eagle Academy this season.