Jr. EYBL Championships: 7th Grade Rebounders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North Augusta, SC —</strong> After recognizing the All-<a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/08/jr-eybl-championships-7th-grade-all-tournament/"><strong>Tournament Team</strong>,</a> top <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/08/jr-eybl-championships-7th-grade-athletes/">athletes</a></strong>, top <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/08/jr-eybl-championships-7th-grade-ball-handlers/">ball-handlers</a></strong>, and top <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/08/jr-eybl-championships-7th-grade-defenders/">defenders</a></strong> from the 7th Grade Jr. EYBL Peach Jam, our attention now turns to the top rebounders. Throughout the week, prospects consistently created extra possessions and helped finish defensive stops with their work on the glass. Whether it was securing contested rebounds in traffic, attacking the offensive boards for second-chance opportunities, or tracking down rebounds outside of their area, the players featured below made an impact with their toughness, timing, physicality, and effort. Their consistent production on the glass earned them recognition as some of the top rebounders from the 7th Grade Jr. EYBL Peach Jam.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3735500"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3735984,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a906ae80b38a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emmanuel Efunbajo gave Genesis a physical presence on the glass throughout the 7th Grade Jr. EYBL Peach Jam. He pursued rebounds aggressively on both ends, using his strength to hold his ground in traffic and secure the basketball through contact. Efunbajo regularly finished defensive possessions with rebounds while also creating additional opportunities on the offensive boards. His willingness to battle inside made rebounding a consistent part of his impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3735946,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3735982,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a90bff20844b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Salim Hotaki provided his team with a consistent presence on the glass throughout the 7th Grade Jr. EYBL Peach Jam. His height and reliable hands allowed him to secure rebounds cleanly and come away with the ball in crowded areas. Hotaki tracked misses well and put himself in position to clean up possessions on a regular basis. Rebounding was one of the areas where he consistently gave his team an advantage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3735950,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3735968,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a90bff2084a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johod Lovett impacted the game in a number of areas at the 7th Grade Jr. EYBL Peach Jam, with his work on the glass being a major part of his production. He regularly extended possessions by attacking the offensive boards and coming up with second-chance opportunities. On the defensive end, Lovett secured rebounds and had the ability to immediately push the ball up the floor himself, helping his team get into transition quickly. His activity and versatility as a rebounder added another layer to an already well-rounded game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3735952,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3735963,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a90bff2084f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Waad Mojwok is one of the more physically imposing prospects in the 2031 class, and that was evident throughout the 7th Grade Jr. EYBL Peach Jam. His strength played a major role on the glass, allowing him to establish position, move bodies and come away with rebounds in traffic. Mojwok was especially effective around the rim, where he consistently won physical battles for the basketball. His combination of power and toughness made him a force on the boards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3735953,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3735978,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a90bff208548"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Spencer White was highly productive around the rim throughout the 7th Grade Jr. EYBL Peach Jam. His strong hands were a major asset on the glass, as he secured the ball cleanly and rarely gave up rebounds once he got his hands on them. White did a good job tracking misses and putting himself in the right spots to finish possessions with a rebound. He was a reliable option on the boards and consistently came away with the basketball in his area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for more from Prep Hoops Next!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->