North Carolina Jr. EYBL Southeast Session 1 Top Forwards

The <a>North Carolina Jr. EYBL Southeast Session 1</a> featured a strong group of forwards who brought versatility, physicality, and production to the frontcourt. This group stood out not just for size, but for their ability to impact the game in multiple ways—whether through skill, effort, or basketball IQ. Here's a look at the top forward performers who made their presence felt throughout the weekend. ⸻ <a href="https://coast2coastpreps.com/players/pf-cannon-washington/">Cannon Washington</a> | Nightrydas (2030) Cannon Washington was one of the most versatile players at the event. He looked comfortable handling the ball in space while also bringing value as a roll man and secondary playmaker. His physicality and ability to finish through contact stood out, making him a tough matchup. That blend of skill and strength gave him consistent impact and made him a key piece for Nightrydas. ⸻ <a href="https://coast2coastpreps.com/players/emmanuel-ouedraogro/">Emmanuel Ouedraogo</a> | Jet Academy (2030) Emmanuel Ouedraogo brought strong value with his size, effort, and interior presence. He ran the floor well, finished effectively as a roll man, and defended his position with discipline. Ouedraogo also rebounded at a high level and showed he could impact the game without needing consistent touches. His ability to contribute through role value stood out in a big way. ⸻ Zander Evans | CBN / Chat Beast Nobility (2030) Zander Evans showcased one of the most complete skill sets among forwards at the event. He impacted the game with his feel, versatility, and IQ—defending, scoring from the post and face-up, and facilitating as a passer. His ability to handle the ball in space added another dimension to his game. Evans played with poise and control, and his production backed it up, finishing the weekend with an impressive 70 total points. ⸻ Jeremiah Dowdy | NYBA (2030) Jeremiah Dowdy stood out with his motor, physicality, and interior production. He was active in the paint, rebounded well, and showed the ability to score through post moves, as well as from the short corner and mid-range. That offensive variety separated him from traditional energy forwards and made him a consistent contributor throughout the weekend. ⸻ Lebryant Perry | Team Mookie (2031) Lebryant Perry brought strong two-way value with his combination of size, mobility, and activity. He moved his feet well defensively, stayed active with his hands, and controlled the glass. His ability to provide an interior presence while still maintaining mobility allowed him to impact multiple areas of the floor. His energy and physicality were key. ⸻ Bryce Patrick | AOT (2031) Bryce Patrick impressed with his feel and ability to facilitate from the frontcourt. He passed the ball well, helped keep the offense flowing, and showed the ability to space the floor as a big. Patrick also played with a strong motor and cleaned up on the offensive glass. His mix of skill, activity, and awareness made him one of the more intriguing young forwards at the event. ⸻ Takeaway The forward group at the North Carolina Jr. EYBL Southeast Session 1 showed a strong balance of versatility and productivity. These players brought value in different ways—through physical play, skill, and basketball IQ—highlighting the evolving nature of the modern forward. As this group continues to develop, expect several of these names to rise within the Coast 2 Coast Preps national rankings.