Noah wasn’t only one of the best big men at the KY Expo, he was one of the best prospects in the building regardless of position. He likely averaged a double-double on the day in 5v5 play due to his sheer dominance around the rim. He isn’t the tallest at the 4/5 positions but his frame, footwork, and touch help him play much bigger than what he is. All of which made his ability to step out and knock down shots from deep that much more impressive. His efficiency was the deciding factor in Team 10’s journey to going undefeated and landed him on my Top Performers list.

In terms of dominance, Noah’s got my vote as one of the most effective of the KY Expo. He got whatever he wanted around the rim – drop step layups, offensive rebound putbacks, bully ball finishes. If it was near the rim, it was Noah’s for the taking. His sturdy frame, precise footwork, and intensity made his job easy for him against mismatched opponents. When he got bored in the paint, he amused himself by knocking down 3pt fgs which he did at an efficient rate.

Noah could be one of the biggest sleeper prospects in this Junior class. Eubanks has a big frame and knows how to use it. It remains to be seen if he projects as a 4 or a 5 but I’m interested to watch how he matches up against other bigs in the camp.

Noah is coming off of a breakout sophomore campaign during which he flirted with averaging a double-double on the season. He gets to his spots in the paint more often than not thanks to his patient footwork. He also defends it well on the other end of the court. Although it won’t be the flashiest, expect him to play a winning-style of basketball at the KY Expo this weekend.

As a sophomore, Eubanks averaged just under a double double, missing it by a rebound per game. Noah is a big body with a lot of touch around the bucket. An “old school” big who does most of his damage around the rim, Eubanks shot 65% from the field as a Sophomore. In order to reach a high level college, Noah will need to develop a perimeter game as he only shot 3 threes last season. He’s certainly a name to monitor. Especially in the 6th region.

Eubanks had a size advantage in the paint and put that to good use on Saturday morning as he scored a handful of times after catching with his back to the basket. Eubanks got a couple friendly bounces off the rim and crashed the offensive glass by using his height advantage for extra possessions. A name I’d expect regional small college programs to get very familiar with next summer, Eubanks is on a nice team that wins a lot of games while also is helping him develop as a player.

Eubanks nearly averaged a double-double this past season for Bullitt Central and has the potential to be a real impact player in the 6th region next season. An old school big man who does all his damage around the rim, Noah is capable of scoring with high efficiency and you don’t need to run a bunch of sets for him to score the ball. If he gets more comfortable shooting from range, his stock will really take off.

Eubanks is yet another name that often falls through the cracks of Kentucky’s loaded 2028 class. He plays a traditional big man’s game that most basketball aficionados would appreciate. Protecting the rim, running the floor, clean footwork and smart decision-making in the post are all in Noah’s bag. He helped lead the Cougars to the 6th Region tournament for the first time since 2022 in his breakout sophomore campaign. Despite the loss, his quarterfinal performance that included a team-high in PTS (20) and REB (9) is indicative of Noah’s long-term potential.

Eubanks played a limited role last season but had a productive summer of AAU with the Shelby Stars . Eubanks is a physical presence who excels as a rebounder and knows how to use his big body to create scoring opportunities with low post position. As a freshman, Noah was a rotation player for Bullitt Central but there is optimism for Eubanks to be a starter and make a big impact for the Cougars in his Sophomore season.

My last game of the weekend was a tight contest between Shelby Stars 15 U and Midwest Flyers Hall. Eubanks impressed as the biggest player on the floor with strong hands to swallow up rebounds on both ends of the court. I also was impressed by the soft touch Eubanks showed on the block, making multiple shots that bounced around the rim before falling in. A massive presence in the paint, Eubanks is a mismatch at the 15 U level.