Riverview Park Actions Middle is properly referred to 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 have been slated on Thursday and each have 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, referred to as a marksman from deep confirmed extra of the off the dribble creation and scoring. He didn’t have the very best 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 point out 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 pictures 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 free with the ball at occasions, but it surely was him attempting to make a play. Nonetheless, he competed and made key pictures down the stretch vs size on drives. Inexperienced had 18 factors, 4 rebounds and 4 assists on 63 p.c taking pictures.
Notables From The Recreation
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 p.c taking pictures
Josh Ibukunoluwa, 2024 6’10 C/PF – Orangeville: The Excessive Level Commit orchestrated an awesome recreation on Thursday. Completed inside with both hand, rebounded and located the guards reducing when he was working from the highest of the important thing. He checks a variety of packing containers and can 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 enormous on this one. The best way 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 huge pictures down the stretch.
Junior (2025) Jasper Johnson offered high quality offensive out put as properly. 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 a variety 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 flooring supervisor. Picked and selected when to hunt for his, however did a advantageous 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 pictures 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 properly of a scorer he’s. Made deep threes, received to the rim and confirmed he is aware of tips on how 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 night time 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 impression exterior of scoring. He was capable of 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 pictures within the paint. I believed he was productive and appears to be a participant that may present inside-out scoring.
