EYBL Session 2 | Who 2 Watch | 16U

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've reached the second destination on the EYBL Circuit, landing us in Atlanta, Georgia. Among the Texas teams in the 16u division, Drive Nation emerged as a dominant force during Session 1. Notably absent from the Texas lineup was Houston Hoops, set to join in Session 2. Session 1 showcased numerous standout talents hailing from the Lone Star State, such as [player_tooltip player_id='1560901' first='Dakari' last='Spear'], [player_tooltip player_id='2382175' first='Xavier' last=''] Green, Trent Perry, [player_tooltip player_id='1569945' first='Austin' last='Goosby'], [player_tooltip player_id='1583463' first='Cameron' last='Lomax'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1779014' first='Seven' last='Spurlock']. Here's a lineup of prospects worth keeping a close watch on during Session 2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1593831"],"_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":"Keep an eye out for [player_tooltip player_id='1593831' first='Christian' last='Gibson'], 2026, representing Houston Hoops. He's a versatile player worth watching this weekend. Gibson excels as a 3-level scorer, proficient at sinking shots, soaring above the rim, and solid defending in open spaces. With an impressive average of 25.7 PPG, he was among the state's top scorers during the high school season. Facing tough competition this weekend, including a matchup against the 4-1 Team Takeover (DC), will provide a valuable opportunity to assess Gibson's national standing.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1583463"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1583463' first='Cameron' last='Lomax'] is off to a good start on the EYBL circuit averaging 18.8 PPG and is currently the leading scorer on the most potent offense in the EYBL. In Session 2, I will be looking for Cam to not only continue his offensive onslaught but also displaying his physicality on the defensive side of the ball. Cam's game has grown tremendously over the last year, primarily on the offensive side of the floor, and it appears that Cam is really close to solidifying his position as one of the top guard prospects in the nation. ","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2241508"],"_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":"Keonte Greybear was relatively quiet during Session 1 and still managed to finish with solid averages across the board. Keonte is an elite 3-level scoring threat that can defend in space. 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Defensively, he excelled, particularly in guarding open spaces, and emerged as a key contributor on the boards, showcasing solid all-around skills.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1590876"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1590876' first='Antoine' last='Almuttar'], a standout representative of Houston Hoops, brings dynamic versatility as a wing player, renowned for his scoring ability and defensive prowess across every facet of the game. Fresh from a historic season at Parish Episcopal, where he played an instrumental role in securing their inaugural state championship, Almuttar partnered with his twin brother Armon to achieve this milestone. Throughout the high school season, Antoine exhibited his multifaceted talents, averaging 16.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.1 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game. 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With his confidence on the rise, anticipate Elkins becoming a consistent impact player for JL3 moving forward.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["1592890"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1592890' first='Austin' last='Brown'], representing JL3, showcased his versatility in various aspects of the game during session 1. As we move into session 2, I anticipate similar contributions, with a focus on his scoring ability. Brown has the potential to be a formidable scoring force, especially as he continues to integrate with the team and find his rhythm. 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