EYBL Vegas: Athletic Forwards and Centers

LAS VEGAS — EYBL made its lone west coast stop last weekend at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Nike-based circuit had its teams inside a 20-court facility as some programs sharpened up for Peach Jam and others battled it out to earn a spot in the summer's most prestigious club/travel event. Below are the athletic forwards and centers we watched, including prospects from the Southern California region.    Hudson was one of the most productive front court players in Session IV. The physical and explosive dual-sport star averaged 19.8 points and 14 rebounds per game in Vegas and his effort and energy throughout the weekend was infectious. Hudson, who is committed to LSU for football, is a Top 20-rated recruit and the No. 1 tight end in the country but his defensive versatility, aggressiveness finishing above the rim and ability to rebound in and out of his area will allow him to have a lucrative future in basketball if he chooses.     Ourigou, who ended up committing to Arkansas with the plan of reclassifying to the 2026 class, boasted one of the most physically-imposing frames among the EYBL centers and used it to be a consistent double-double threat and sturdy positional defender against other five men. Ourigou is a traditional big in the sense that his offense is predicated on strong interior finishes, offensive rebound put-backs and his ability to protect the rim defensively. He averaged 9.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game in Vegas.     On the surface, Crawford's numbers won't jump off the page but his impact as a swiss army knife player was important for the Florida Rebels. The 6-foot-7 forward used his combination of size, length, athleticism and lateral speed to guard multiple positions and his energy and effort led to him creating extra possessions on the offensive glass.     Sanders is the California representative on this list and earned his way onto the list by having his most productive session of the spring and summer. Sanders averaged 12 points, seven rebounds and 2.3 assists per game which makes it crystal clear the impact he has on multiple aspects of the game. The 6-foot-4 lefty forward is a physical downhill driver and finisher who can rebound and push the break, make plays for himself and teammates in transition and has a ton of defensive versatility.     Patrick didn't get a ton of offensive touches but he found a way to put his stamp on the game on both ends of the floor. The quick-twitch 6-foot-10 center pursued rebounds in and out of his area, was effective in freeing up his guards with screens and was super active on the defensive end. Patrick is a shot blocker and shot changer around the rim and has the foot-speed, athleticism and ability to recover which allows him to execute various ball screen defensive coverages.     Uvwo has been one of the biggest stock-risers in the country this spring and summer and it's because of his elite defensive presence and instincts along with the joy he takes in erasing shot attempts around the basket. The 6-foot-10 center leads EYBL in blocked shots per game (4.9) and alters countless more shots or thoughts of shots around the basket. Offensively, Uvwo is best as a lob threat in transition or half-court situations and runs the floor with energy, effort and purpose.     Wesley is an explosive forward whose high motor, toughness and physicality lends to his production and impact on multiple aspects of the game. At 6-feet-6, Wesley is a transition slasher and finisher, half-court driver and a guy who can generate second chance opportunities with his ability to rebound. One of his most underrated attributes is his passing acumen and ability to make plays for teammates. Wesley posted near double-double averages in Vegas with 9.5 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.

LAS VEGAS — EYBL made its lone west coast stop last weekend at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Nike-based circuit had its teams inside a 20-court facility as some programs sharpened up for Peach Jam and others battled it out to earn a spot in the summer's most prestigious club/travel event. Below are the athletic forwards and centers we watched, including prospects from the Southern California region.