EYBL Notebook: 5 Standouts from Session 4

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Nike Elite Youth Basketball League completed their regular season in Las Vegas this weekend with hundreds college coaches on the sidelines evaluating some of the country's top prospects. Here are five standouts from Georgia based teams in the 17u Division during EYBL Session 4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2746184"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a550fb990bb2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top scorers in the EYBL, Lumpkin averaged nearly 20 points per game over 4 contests in Las Vegas, including watching him score 30 points in a win over Team Melo. The McEachern product can score at all three levels, is a reliable shot maker with range and can create his own offense off the dribble. He moves well without the ball and uses screens well, making him a very difficult cover for opposing defenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2804109"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a550fb990c76"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lumpkin's teammate with JET Academy, Bell was outstanding in Las Vegas. The rising junior showed that he is not only a scorer, but also a playmaker by averaging over 5 assists per game during Session 4. When the defense collapsed on his penetration, he showed the ability to find open teammates and deliver passes with either hand. While his perimeter shooting was not as consistent this weekend, Bell could not be kept out of the lane and was able to finisher through contact and over length and athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2509329"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a550fb990d14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The DMV native made his first appearance of the season with AOT in Las Vegas and proved to be a prospect on the rise. Graves averaged nearly 25 points per game during a 3-1 weekend. The rising senior is very difficult for defenders to keep out of the paint and finishes in a variety of ways. He does a good job of getting to the free throw line and keeps defenders honest with his ability to knock down open shots from beyond the arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2478483"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a550fb990dac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Montgomery continued his outstanding summer by scoring 24 points per game and shooting over 42% from beyond the arc for AOT in Las Vegas. He is a versatile wing who can pass, dribble and really shoot the basketball from the perimeter, especially for his size. The rising senior is a better than average athlete and a willing rebounder who should continue to see a rise up the 2027 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2275439"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a550fb990e40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another prospect who is riding the momentum of a hot June and July is Graves who averaged 16 points and over 5 assists per game for the [program_tooltip program_id='2078446' first='Georgia' last='Stars']. Highlighted by a 27 point performance on Saturday, the strong bodied, left handed lead guard showed why he is a scholarship level prospect in the 2027 recruiting class. He is a solid open shot maker from beyond the arc, knows how to play and has an excellent command of the basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->