2026 EYBL Prospects to Watch this Weekend

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The EYBL season kicks off this weekend in Memphis! Take a look at a few prospects in the 2026 class that we'll have a close eye on.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! Get 30% OFF payment on your first billing cycle with offer code: JAYANDERSON30, sign up&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/subscribe">TODAY</a>!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1280980"],"_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":"Knight returns to [program_tooltip program_id='2220892' first='Team' last='United'] looking to pick up where he left off before going down with an early injury and being sidelined. Since then, he's shown he's getting back to his normal self with his knack for stretching the floor with his shooting stroke. All eyes will be on him in Memphis to track his continued development, especially in the painted area.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1280933"],"_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":"Edwards will make his EYBL debut with Boo Williams this weekend alongside a talented cast of prospects. He's shown he can run the show with Greenfield School but the EYBL is a different beast. His athleticism and shooting stroke will need to be on full display this weekend. 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He's an athletic shooting presence with more to prove on the EYBL stage as he also suits up with [program_tooltip program_id='2220892' first='Team' last='United'].","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1280985"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1280985' first='Chaise' last='Smith'] will make his EYBL debut with Georgia Stars alongside a talented cast of names. He'll be quite the pace-setter for the Stars if utilized correctly given his ability to defend the entire floor and attack the basket in the fastbreak and halfcourt settings. He's an intriguing talent who looks to play the right way as a two-way guard presence.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1680977"],"_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":"Pierce is one of a few names to keep an eye on with [program_tooltip program_id='2226228' first='Team' last='CP3'] as they look to repeat as Peach Jam Champions. He's their off-guard who they utilize to take care of handling the ball and finding opportunities for himself on the fastbreak as he did with North Mecklenburg High on their way to the NCHSAA 4A State Championship. DI programs should continue to check on him this weekend.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1682378"],"_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":"Young played through injury during his sophomore season, still managing to appear in 13 games with Mallard Creek High this season. He produced 11.0 PPG, 2.5 RPG and 1.8 APG on 36 percent shooting from deep as a sophomore. 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