Bama Built: Alabama Players Impress on EYBL Stage

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Several Alabama prospects took their talents to the biggest grassroots stage at EYBL Session 1 in Atlanta, and they made sure people left the gym talking. From rising stars to high-upside newcomers, the state of Alabama was well represented with players who showed they belong in national conversations. Here is a detailed look at some of the standouts from Bama who turned heads all weekend long…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3605889,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/PH-Antonio-Hill-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/PH-Antonio-Hill-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3605889" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2748287' first='Antonio' last='Hill']</strong> (6'6/G|F/2028/[program_tooltip program_id='2076562' first='Alabama' last='Fusion']) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: tjswish6666</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Tjswish6666_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Antonio found himself in an [program_tooltip program_id='2076562' first='Alabama' last='Fusion'] uniform, and while he is an addition to a loaded squad, it was his athleticism that helped him make the transition to his new squad. While trying to find his fit, he showed his ability to be an explosive scorer off the bounce who can also knock down the three-ball. His addition to this team had many talking about how he elevates their play and brings a needed perimeter scorer with scoring versatility. He has positional size, which is also helpful on the defensive end of the floor, as he showed versatility in being able to defend across positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3605890,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/PH-Braylen-Alexander-C-1.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/PH-Braylen-Alexander-C-1.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3605890" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2889558' first='Braylen' last='Alexander']</strong> (6'4/Wing/'29/Nightrydas)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Braylenalexander_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Brayalexander_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Braylen continues to make his case as one of the top 2029 players in the country, taking his talents to Atlanta with the Nightrydas. He showed his strong scoring prowess and ability to put up huge numbers. He has multi-level scoring ability and is extremely difficult to contain off the bounce. He tries to dominate on each possession, which puts defenders on their heels. He showed his ability to score from deep, but it is obvious that he is at his best when slashing to the rim to score, which he did often throughout the weekend. There were a lot of eyes on him, which only grew as the weekend went on and his production began to be talked about across the gym.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3605891,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/PH-Xavier-Beavers-C-1.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/PH-Xavier-Beavers-C-1.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3605891" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2889160' first='Xavier' last='Beavers']</strong> (6'3/CG/'29/Florida [program_tooltip program_id='2076878' first='Rebels' last=''])</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: 2010.Zay_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @BeaversXavier11</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Xavier brought his talents to Atlanta with the Florida [program_tooltip program_id='2076878' first='Rebels' last=''], and I have not seen him play the way he played on day 2 before. He showed to be one of the most intriguing point guards emerging in this class. He did a good job balancing scoring and facilitating, being an initiator of the offense, and serving as a coach on the floor who handled the responsibility of running the show for a team, with which this weekend was his first time with them. Playing with a team for the first time did not seem to affect him at all, as he carried the lead guard responsibilities and made the team better as a point guard who scores well off the bounce and creates well off the bounce for his teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3605893,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/PH-Lee-Steele-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/PH-Lee-Steele-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3605893" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2748253' first='Lee' last='Steele']</strong> (6'6/SG/'28/Nightrydas)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: lee3steele</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Lee is a solid piece of the Nightrydas squad, bringing a versatile offensive game that includes perimeter scoring and playmaking instincts in the half-court. He functions as a triple-threat player who can contribute as a shooter, passer, and driver as a swingman who can attack inside and out. He showed the ability to make shots from different angles and was always a steady force in the middle of the opponent's zone with his ability to make good decisions. His progression as a two-way force was on full display, and it is an area of his game to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3493064' first='Cannon' last='Combs']</strong> (6'10/PF/2029/AOT) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: cannon1.showtime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Cannon1showtime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Cannon had an up-and-down session 1, but he showed promise with his new squad and what people can look forward to as a big with versatility. He brings an interior presence who can score, defend, and rebound. He scores in paint with touch and finishes thru contact, and he has creative body control once near the rim. His size is an asset to his squad, and he has to figure out his role on this team as the spring and summer continue.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->