Year two of the Elite International Basketball Conference (EIBC) has come and gone. The platform, which holds centrally located events on a monthly basis, has schools from Florida to California all under one roof. The format is a dream for college coaches, scouts, media, and players alike, as it provides a constant opportunity to see an abundance of D1 talent in one single day if needed. Barry Jones, Chris McBride, and the rest of the EIBC staff have done an outstanding job of constantly adding new teams to the league, and it was no different this year.
Held at the Phhacility in Phoenix, the EIBC was five minutes from the airport and had three courts under one roof that you could easily rotate between. Ultimately, it was first year EIBC team Oak Cliff Faith Family (Dallas, Texas) topping CIA Bella Vista National out of Arizona. While those two squads were loaded with D1 prospects, there were no shortage of other players who showed that they were serious prospects
Top Performers From the 2025 EIBC Finals:
Lyris Robinson, 6’5, SG, CIA Bella Vista (Ariz.), 2027The most electric scorer in the EIBC, Lyris Robinson was a threat to score any time that he had the rock in his hands. He is a confident 3-point shooter, has a reliable mid-range jumper that he elevates over the defense on, and is remarkably smooth when he’s attacking the rack. The Canadian averaged 22.8 points and 2.3 steals per game throughout the EIBC finals (led all underclassmen) and already holds offers from Arizona State, Mississippi State, and a host of others.
Davion Adkins, 6’9, PF, Oak Cliff Faith Family (Tex.), 2026The bounciest player in the EIBC was undoubtedly five star junior Davion Adkins from champion Oak Cliff Faith Family, a team not far off from a FAB 50 ranking. The lefty power forward is a game changing athlete who has an insanely quick second bounce, can defend on the perimeter, and ripped the rim off at every available opportunity. A five star recruit by some services, Adkins also showed flashes of his perimeter game with a number of mid-range jumpers and ultimately finished averaging 17 points and 10.5 rebounds throughout his squad’s championship run.
Josiah Sanders, 6’4, PG/SG, Colorado Prep (Col.), 2025Colorado’s most highly touted recruit, Josiah Sanders showed the type of game that has Tad Boyle excited for his arrival in Boulder. The sturdy lefty guard is a bowling ball in the paint, is an elite finisher with either hand, and is exceptionally crafty. Having watched Sanders for a few years, his level of confidence has reached new heights and it showed with his averages of 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists per game in the EIBC.
King Grace, 6’4, SG, Oak Cliff Faith Family (Tex.), 2025While other players were flashier, 6-foot-4 King Grace was the pillar of reliability in Oak Cliff Faith Family’s EIBC title run. Playing with a certain calmness to his game, the senior is the type of player who is always solid on the hardwood, but then surprises you when you look at the box score and see how productive he was. Grace was outstanding in relocating without the rock to get open 3-point shots, made some tough finishes in transition, and was great jumping lanes defensively. The Mississippi State recruit gave on lookers a glimpse of what he’s going to bring to the SEC with his 24.5 points, 4.5 assists, and 1.5 steals per game in the EIBC Finals.
Tashiem Gary, 6’2, PG, Oak Cliff Faith Family (Tex.), 2025A model of consistency, Tasheim Gary didn’t do anything overwhelmingly fancy, but simply got it done when it mattered most. The MVP of the EIBC Finals played incredibly hard on both ends of the court, drilled a number of clutch pull-up jumpers, and constantly had his head on a swivel pushing the rock up the court. Gary finished the week with averages of 12.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.8 steals per game, reminding people that he is one of the better sleeper lead guards still left on the board.
Djafor Silimana, 6’10, C, Anthem Prep (Utah), 2026The most productive of the many intriguing African prospects that Anthem Prep has to offer, Djafor Silimana proved to be one of the more touted big men in the EIBC. Having already played for Mali’s 18U team, the center knew the importance of playing with a motor, was a game changer on the defensive end, and constantly finishes through contact. Djafor will be running with the Mountain Stars in the Under Armour Association, where he will undoubtedly be one of the big men to watch.
Mouhamed Sylla, 6’10, C, CIA Bella Vista (Ariz.), 2025The EIBC defensive player of the year lived up to his reputation as a rim protector, but also showed some tantalizing potential on the offensive end. The Senegalese big man was great playing out of the dunker spot, is a constant threat on the offensive glass, and even showed the ability to step out and shoot the 3-pointer (he made an average of one 3PT per game). Having considerable experience overseas playing with NBA Academy and in the Basketball Africa League, Sylla comes prepared to play at Georgia Tech, as evidenced by his 15.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game in the EIBC Finals.
Shelton Henton, 6’5, SG, PHH Prep (Ariz.), 2025One of the better shooters in the country left on the board, Shelton Henton showed he not only can hold his own in the EIBC, but also in Overtime Elite with the Diamond Doves. He’s extremely confident with super deep range, a quick release, and is constantly relocating to open areas without the rock. Still wide open in terms of his recruitment, the Washington native showed that he can go with his 18 point per game average, while shooting 44% from the 3-point line.
