Jr. EYBL Championships: 7th Grade All-Tournament

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North Augusta, SC —</strong> The third year of the Jr. EYBL concluded with another highly competitive Peach Jam, bringing together 64 of the nation's top 7th-grade teams for one of the premier evaluation settings of the summer. After pool play, the top two teams from each group advanced to the championship bracket, where Next Page Force - Legion made Jr. EYBL history by defeating the Georgia Stars in the championship game, becoming the first Nike Open team to win a Jr. EYBL championship. We begin our 7th Grade Jr. EYBL Peach Jam coverage by recognizing the players who consistently produced against elite competition with our All-Tournament Team selections...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3735132"],"_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":3735511,"_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-6a8f96d93c050"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Christian Bell showed why he is currently regarded as the top prospect in the 2031 class while leading Next Page Force - Legion to the 7th Grade Jr. EYBL Peach Jam title and earning MVP honors. Few players in the class, if any, can match his combination of size, length and athleticism, and Bell has the skill to go along with those physical tools. He consistently finished at the rim, controlled the glass and used his length as a shot blocker defensively. His ability to impact games as a scorer, rebounder and rim protector was a major factor in Next Page Force - Legion's championship run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3735150"],"_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":3735800,"_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-6a8f96d93c0b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kobe Bryant was another major piece of Next Page Force - Legion's championship run, providing consistent production from the guard position. A lightning-quick and athletic guard, Bryant was difficult to contain in the open floor, where his speed and ability to change direction put constant pressure on the defense. He created his own offense off the bounce, made difficult shots and showed the ability to finish plays in transition. What makes Bryant particularly intriguing is how well his athleticism, shot creation and scoring instincts should translate as he continues to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3735296"],"_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":3735812,"_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-6a902abf82440"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sonny Bumpers showed an intriguing blend of athleticism and offensive versatility while helping Team Tobias reach the final four of the 7th Grade Jr. EYBL Peach Jam. Bumpers plays with a good feel for the game and attacks with purpose, finding opportunities to get downhill and put pressure on the defense. His size and length give him additional value on the defensive end, where he can cover ground and match up with different types of players. The combination of physical tools, feel and two-way versatility gives Bumpers plenty to build on moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3735299"],"_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":3735825,"_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-6a902abf824af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Denim Love brought toughness and physicality to the combo guard position while helping Team Hustle reach the final four of the 7th Grade Jr. EYBL Peach Jam. Love plays with a high motor and has impressive strength for a guard, which he uses well when attacking the paint. He was consistently in attack mode with the ball in his hands, getting downhill and absorbing contact without being knocked off his line. Love's physical approach, aggressive mentality and ability to put pressure on the defense gave Team Hustle a reliable presence in the backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3735298"],"_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":3735834,"_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-6a902abf82515"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Remington Williams showed the potential to develop into a high-level prospect while helping the Georgia Stars reach the championship game at the 7th Grade Jr. EYBL Peach Jam. Williams has excellent size and a promising frame for a wing, along with a smooth offensive game that projects well moving forward. He finished plays above the rim, knocked down shots from multiple spots on the floor and showed comfort creating his own offense. His combination of size, skill and three-level scoring ability gives Williams one of the more intriguing long-term profiles in the 2031 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for more from Prep Hoops Next!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->