EYBL Session II – Vic’s Favorites
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With EYBL going back to back weekends, I was able to tune in on Friday and Saturday to action from the Atlanta area. With plenty of NC guys in action, as well as some out of state standouts on NC…
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Continue ReadingWith EYBL going back to back weekends, I was able to tune in on Friday and Saturday to action from the Atlanta area. With plenty of NC guys in action, as well as some out of state standouts on NC teams, there was no shortage of talent to write up. Check out five guys who made an impact for their groups when I viewed them this weekend.
Had a big game with 16 points Friday evening and continued to be an impactful wing for his group, posting 7 points and 6 rebounds on Saturday. He has been very efficient and selective with his shots, making sure he gets to his spots and attacking only when he has an advantage. Been really good defensively, getting low and moving well laterally in order to stay in front of the elite guards or wings he’s had to match up with.
Stevens is continuing to prove himself as a unicorn type player, getting better and better with each outing and continuing his hot playing from Session I. Double digits in both of his first two games that came with a well-rounded scoring effort, mostly showcasing his touch and deep range. Good at working into pockets of open space and knocking down the deep ball. Still needs some work solidifying his release and quickness on his shot, but if he can shoot it the way he has been consistently, there’s no need.
Johnson-Freeman has become the go to guy for his Team United 15U group, landing in double figures all weekend and showing why his scoring acumen is above others his age when it comes to creating for himself and just getting a bucket. He’s excellent at getting to the rim with an above average frame and strength, having reclassed once already. A confident finisher who is either going to make the layup or get fouled and earn it at the free throw line. Still improving his perimeter game for now.
Crotty has a flamethrower from deep, and the big wing should be a D1 target for some schools after his reclass year playing at Miller School. He put up 5 threes in both games of the session I saw, showing off his deep range and ability to quickly get a shot off coming off of a screen or a handoff. He can get hot in a hurry, and you can’t leave him with any kind of space or else he’s going to get a shot up. Just solid everywhere else, but his kind of knockdown shooting in his size is worth plenty of D1 looks.
Highlights
Beamer is a kid who has stood out in both sessions of EYBL so far with Team United , an aggressive scorer who can get to the rim at will. He’s got good size for the point guard spot, and an athletic frame with quick burst. Been good at getting to the rim and making plays there, but also shown off an ability to shoot the cover off the ball from the perimeter in this session. It’s the next step to unlocking his game, and if he can do that consistently, Beamer will be a high level talent to monitor.