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Appalachian Prep/JC Jamboree Eye-Catchers Part 2

Appalachian Prep/JC Jamboree Eye-Catchers Part 2
Tom Keller
Tom Keller October 22, 2025 @ 08:14 AM
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Saleem Ibunkunle
Saleem Ibunkunle 6'4" | SF | 2026
Sarunas Sarocka
Sarunas Sarocka 6'7" | PF | 2026
PA
David Johnson
David Johnson 6'7" | SF | 2029
WV
Elian Arick
Elian Arick 6'10" | C | 2026
OH
Eric James Jr.
Eric James Jr. 6'3" | SG/CG | 2026
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These were some additional prospects who stood out at the Appalachian Prep Jamboree in Bridgeport, WV over the weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1406953"],"_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-68f67ae4beebf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">James showed his ability to score the basketball in a plethora of ways. He navigates his way to the bucket and lives in the paint. He showed that he could score from three. James also is becoming better as a playmaker for others and found his teammates for scoring chances of their own. He plays with a great deal of energy when he steps onto the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3016469"],"_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-68f67ae4bef16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Lithuanian forward was comfortable operating out of the mid-post. He was also a threat to score from behind the arc. He is somewhat of a mismatch nightmare for opposing teams to prepare for. His passing was on full display and found his teammates for scoring chances. Sarocka also collected rebounds. He should be a priority at the small college level but could see a scholarship program take a chance on him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2879108"],"_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-68f67ae4bef60"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson is one of the best prospects in the country in the freshman class. His ability to play above the rim was on full display gliding in the sky to finish above the rim. Johnson showed flashes from behind the arc by spacing the floor. I was very impressed with him as a prospect in my first ever viewing of him. On the defensive side of the floor his length came in handy by altering shots. He moves exceptionally well for his size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2833864"],"_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-68f8d8bc3fd69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arick is a mile long center who is just starting to scratch the surface as a prospect. His length allows him to contest shots and take away driving and passing lanes. He found the bucket in different ways and is a viable threat from the dunker spots. One of his most underrated skills is his ability to pass the basketball. Arick needs to continue to work on getting stronger and once that happens he should be able to peak as a prospect. He would greatly benefit from a postgrad situation next year which would make his transition to college a lot smoother. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3026062"],"_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-68f8d8bc3fdbe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ibunkunle is a physical downhill thumping wing who adores contact. He made frequent trips to the charity stripe converting on his chances from there more times than not. He was in effective spots on the floor to rebound. He showed some flashes as a floor spacer. On defense he found ways to turn defense to offense. He would be a gem at the small college level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These were some additional prospects who stood out at the Appalachian Prep Jamboree in Bridgeport, WV over the weekend.

Eric James Jr.

Eric James Jr.

KY
SG/CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2026
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Eric
James Jr. SG/CG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Green County
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KY
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Eric James Jr.

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State: Kentucky
School: Green County
Club: Moss Elite
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Sarunas Sarocka

Sarunas Sarocka

HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Sarunas
Sarocka PF
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Run The Show Postgrad
|
PA
Appalachian Prep/JC Jamboree Eye-Catchers Part 2
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Sarunas Sarocka

State: Pennsylvania
School: Run The Show Postgrad
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David Johnson

David Johnson

HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2029
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David
Johnson SF
Class
2029
Height
6'7"
HS
Huntington Prep
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WV
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David Johnson

State: West Virginia
School: Huntington Prep
Club: New York Lightning
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Elian Arick

Elian Arick

OH
C
HEIGHT 6'10"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Elian
Arick C
Class
2026
Height
6'10"
HS
Buckeye Trail
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OH
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Elian Arick

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State: Ohio
School: Buckeye Trail
Club: Westside Elite
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Saleem Ibunkunle

Saleem Ibunkunle

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Saleem
Ibunkunle SF
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
James Addison
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Saleem Ibunkunle

State: Canada
School: James Addison
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