Riverview Park Actions Middle is nicely generally known as the host of the Peach Jam, the finale of the Nike EYBL League for membership basketball. It’s additionally the finale for the primary season of the Nike EYBL Scholastic League. Two video games had been slated on Thursday and each had been shut contests. Let’s take a dive in my ideas from day one.
Dawn Backcourt Present Offensive Jolt in Win vs Orangeville
Kansas State signee David Castillo and 2025 excessive main prospect Jeremiah Inexperienced made key shot after key shot in Thursday’s 59 – 58 win versus Orangeville Prep of Canada. Castillo, generally known as a marksman from deep confirmed extra of the off the dribble creation and scoring. He didn’t have the most effective taking pictures outing, however he nonetheless received closeouts by flattening catch-n-shoot threes and by attacking it and attending to the foul line. Castillo appeared to indicate extra of an emphasis to maintain the protection sincere by diversifying his shot choice. He completed with 13 factors, two rebounds, two assists, whereas going 6-of-6 from the foul line.
Inexperienced received to his spots and confirmed three degree scoring. The taking pictures mechanics look cleaner and he’s making extra photographs off the catch. That’s permitting the driving lanes to open up as a result of there’s extra respect for him as a shooter. Inexperienced was unfastened with the ball at instances, but it surely was him making an attempt to make a play. Nonetheless, he competed and made key photographs down the stretch vs size on drives. Inexperienced had 18 factors, 4 rebounds and 4 assists on 63 % taking pictures.
Notables From The Sport
Spencer Athens, 2025 6’8 PF – Dawn Christian: Confirmed offensive versatility along with his dimension. Accomplished finishes whereas fouled, made a path three, hunted and gathered offensive rebounds. Spencer performed an enormous function and completed with 15 factors, 5 rebounds on 85 % taking pictures
Josh Ibukunoluwa, 2024 6’10 C/PF – Orangeville: The Excessive Level Commit orchestrated an ideal recreation on Thursday. Completed inside with both hand, rebounded and located the guards chopping when he was working from the highest of the important thing. He checks loads of bins and will probably be a direct contributor at Excessive Level.
Tre Johnson, Jasper Johnson, Labaron Philon Lead Hyperlink Yr vs Oak Hill
Was a one to 2 possession recreation within the second half on this one however FAB 50 No. 9 Hyperlink Academy (Branson, Mo.) held on and received 63-61. Texas signee Tre Johnson was large on this one. The way in which he generates area off the dribble and scores. it interprets to the following degree (23 factors). Johnson additionally blended the scoring with play-making and ended with 5 assists. He’s added noticeable muscle to his body, he knew when to take extra of an initiative on offense when the sport was shut and he hit large photographs down the stretch.
Junior (2025) Jasper Johnson offered high quality offensive out put as nicely. The lefty guard with a fast set off for a jumper confirmed off his shot creating and general scoring. Shifty with deal with and doesn’t want loads of area to launch and join. Completed with 16 factors on 5-of-9 taking pictures with 5 rebounds.
2024 Kansas commit Labaron Philon did a great job as a ground supervisor. Picked and selected when to hunt for his, however did a effective job getting the ball to others in spots for them to attain. Additionally thought Philon did a great job as an on-ball workforce defender. he used dimension to change photographs on the perimeter and used size to assemble steals. His line was 9 factors, six assists, and 4 steals.
For Oak Hill, 2025 Kaden Magwood confirmed off how nicely of a scorer he’s. Made deep threes, received to the rim and confirmed he is aware of the best way to navigate across the bigs when attacking the basket. He completed with 15 factors and three rebounds.
TCU signee Micah Robinson didn’t have a great taking pictures evening however he was productive, nonetheless. When jumper didn’t fall, he received to the rim which subsequently led him to the foul line. He rebounded, defended and appeared to make an affect outdoors of scoring. He was in a position to orchestrate a 16-point, 13-rebound double double.
Was impressed with 2025 Deondrea Lindsey. Strongly constructed ahead that has an intriguing offensive recreation. Could make the open triple, but additionally embraces the physicality and appears to finish photographs within the paint. I believed he was productive and appears to be a participant that may present inside-out scoring.
