Meier is the best BIG in Class B, in my opinion. Jyles is a strong, physical old-school low-post player. He creates a ton of space, plays stout defense, and is a feet/low post moves continue to improve. I am a big fan of his passing and unselfishness. He is a next-level ball player. This Tornado will cause damage all across Region 1. Will he and Beau Thorpe Beau Thorpe 6'3" | CG Oakes | 2027 State ND lead the orange and black to State?

Pool: G

Opponents: Basketball Paradise, MN Lightning Dahl, UTC Fire National, Minneapolis Central

Comments: Jyles “Big Country” Meir was an All-Region baller this past season. I could easily see him being All-State his senior season. We fully expect him to be a Double-Double guy and to be one of the elite low-posts in B. You will be hard-pressed to find a tougher player at 2K26. Jyles is a monster on the glass with a nose for the ball. He has no problem with contact and regularly scores 2nd chance points. Meier is tough in the paint, has noteworthy footwork, and is a selfless passer. I hope he gets plenty of attention from college coaches this weekend.

-Threw down impressive dunks in the 1on1 action

-Did not know he could jump & finish above the rim like that

-Recorded an impressive 103 reach height

-Impressive timing when blocking shots

-Transition catch, strong 2-foot finish

-Quality passes, multiple impressive assists

-Hands looked good catching in traffic

-I heard positive feedback from the Sanford guys, he was tough all afternoon

-BIG man down low who demands attention & creates space, soft touch finisher

-Passes very well for a low post, sees the floor & shares the ball, beast on the boards

-One of the elite BIG’s in the class, I like his upside as his overall game evolves

-Checks all the boxes w/ toughness, physicality, strength, grit & space creating

-Old-school low post, but he passes & shares the ball like a new-age ballers

-Could really blossom at the next level if he gets in the right program

1st Game: Saturday 12:20 @ Shakopee vs. MN Lightning Dahl

-Every time I watch “The Mountain” in-person I leave impressed, a beast on the boards, carves out space, physical & strong, selfless passer, efficient finisher

Mr. Meier was a playmaker on the glass. Jyles was a beast on the boards. He gobbled up O-boards and second-chance opportunities all weekend long. Jyles is one tough bugger who plays with heart and muscle. He is big but moves well and has a nose for the ball. Meier is also an unselfish passer and a solid screener.

-Physical monster, tough, blue collar worker

-Good hands, he did not miss any with his big mits

-Gobbled up the offensive boards

-O-boards & shared the ball

-Unselfish to a fault, passed up shots to pass out to shooters

-How can you not like a big who moves the ball?

-PNR, roll, catch, score

-Wide body, hard to get around

-Backdown bully-ball on a mismatch, good awareness

-Very impressed with his talking on screen-n-roll, switched well

-Had a couple of patient scores, waited for the D to clear & finish

-Just scratching the surface of his potential

-Paint protector

-Big fan of this old school post

Jyles is a player to watch this weekend, especially for those who appreciate toughness and physicality in the paint. The Tornado big man immediately stands out with his size and strong build, and he uses it to his advantage on every possession. Meier is an absolute force on the glass, consistently battling for rebounds and controlling the interior. He plays with an edge, embraces contact, and sets the tone with his physical presence. Beyond that, his interior passing ability adds another layer to his game, showing he can make smart plays out of the post. Meier’s rebounding, toughness, and ability to dominate the paint make him a difference-maker and the kind of player who can change the flow of a game with his physicality alone.

“ Jyles Meier Jyles Meier 6'6" | C Oakes | 2027 State ND is a throwback, physical beast. Really nice post passer as well. He brings a ton of physicality to our team.“