Louisiana Showstoppers Shine in Augusta

Every summer, the Nike EYBL Peach Jam brings together the nation's premier high school basketball talent, creating one of the most competitive evaluation settings in grassroots basketball. Louisiana once again proved it belongs among the country's elite, with several prospects delivering standout performances against the nation's best. From dominant stat lines to increased recruiting momentum, these players elevated their stock while representing the Pelican State in Augusta.    Dreylon Okey found his rhythm at Peach Jam, averaging 12 points and 6 rebounds while shooting 43 percent from three-point range and nearly 50 percent from the field. The lengthy guard combines athleticism, versatility, and high-level intangibles that translate well to the next level. Okey continues to develop into a complete two-way player, and his performance in Augusta further solidified his status as one of Louisiana's rising national prospects. His steady development is proving the path to peaking at the right time, and he is on a clear trajectory to collegiate level success.     [player_tooltip player_id='2532089' first='Darren' last='Ford'] closed out his AAU season in impressive fashion, finishing as the third-leading scorer at Peach Jam while averaging 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. He shot 35 percent from beyond the arc and 45 percent from the field, consistently producing against elite competition.At 6-foot-3, Ford is a physical guard who is equally comfortable playing on or off the basketball. His continued defensive development has added another dimension to his game, making him one of the fastest-rising prospects in the country. With his combination of size, scoring ability, and versatility, Ford has established himself as a high-major talent whose recruitment is poised to take another significant leap.     [player_tooltip player_id='2132725' first='Ahmad' last='Hudson'] put together one of the most remarkable summers in recent Louisiana basketball history, averaging 19 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks, and 2 assists while consistently dominating both ends of the floor.Already regarded as one of the nation's premier two-sport athletes, Hudson added to an already decorated résumé with invitations to the Mamba Invitational, USA Basketball, and the NBPA Top 100 Camp. His ability to impact every statistical category separates him from nearly every prospect in the country.Hudson possesses the rare athletic profile to pursue either basketball or football at the highest level. Whether his future ultimately leads to the NBA or the NFL remains to be seen, but few athletes in the nation possess his combination of size, athleticism, production, and competitive drive.     [player_tooltip player_id='2316989' first='Tyrone' last='Jamison'] once again proved why he is considered one of the nation's premier point guards. Representing both his high school program and JL3, Jamison averaged 19 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds while shooting 38 percent from three-point range on basketball's biggest summer stage.His recruiting list reads like a who's who of college basketball, and for good reason. Jamison consistently controls the pace of the game, creates opportunities for teammates, and delivers when the lights are brightest. He has established himself as one of the finest point guards Louisiana has produced, and wherever he chooses to continue his career, he projects to make an immediate impact.     [player_tooltip player_id='2195043' first='Skyler' last='Garrison'] embraced a new opportunity with ProSkills this summer and made the most of his minutes. Although his role was limited, he consistently demonstrated that he belongs on the floor against elite national competition.The experience gained throughout the EYBL season should pay dividends as Garrison returns to Louisiana. With another offseason of development and increased confidence, expect him to take another significant step forward heading into the high school season.    Louisiana's talent was on full display throughout Peach Jam, with these prospects proving they can compete, and thrive against the nation's best. Whether it was elite scoring, defensive versatility, playmaking, or all-around production, each player left Augusta with increased momentum heading into the high school season. As recruiting continues to heat up, don't be surprised to see these Louisiana standouts continue climbing recruiting boards and strengthening the state's reputation as one of the nation's rising producers of basketball talent.

Every summer, the Nike EYBL Peach Jam brings together the nation's premier high school basketball talent, creating one of the most competitive evaluation settings in grassroots basketball. Louisiana once again proved it belongs among the country's elite, with several prospects delivering standout performances against the nation's best. From dominant stat lines to increased recruiting momentum, these players elevated their stock while representing the Pelican State in Augusta.