Augusta EYBL Scholastic: Day One

Riverview Park Actions Heart is properly often called 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, often called a marksman from deep confirmed extra of the off the dribble creation and scoring. He didn’t have the very best capturing 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 trustworthy by diversifying his shot choice. He completed with 13 factors, two rebounds, two assists, whereas going 6-of-6 from the foul line. 

Inexperienced acquired to his spots and confirmed three degree scoring. The capturing 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 instances, but it surely was him making an attempt 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 % capturing. 

Notables From The Sport 

Spencer Athens, 2025 6’8 PF – Dawn Christian: Confirmed offensive versatility along with his measurement. 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 % capturing 

 Josh Ibukunoluwa, 2024 6’10 C/PF – Orangeville: The Excessive Level Commit orchestrated a fantastic recreation on Thursday. Completed inside with both hand, rebounded and located the guards slicing when he was working from the highest of the important thing. He checks a variety of bins and will probably be a direct contributor at Excessive Level. 

Tre Johnson, Jasper Johnson, Labaron Philon Lead Hyperlink 12 months 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 best way he generates house 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 massive pictures down the stretch. 

Junior (2025) Jasper Johnson supplied high quality offensive out put as properly. The lefty guard with a fast set off for a jumper confirmed off his shot creating and total scoring. Shifty with deal with and doesn’t want a variety of house to launch and join. Completed with 16 factors on 5-of-9 capturing with 5 rebounds.

2024 Kansas commit Labaron Philon did a very good job as a flooring supervisor. Picked and selected when to hunt for his, however did a wonderful job getting the ball to others in spots for them to attain. Additionally thought Philon did a very good job as an on-ball crew defender. he used measurement 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, acquired 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 very good capturing evening however he was productive, nonetheless. When jumper didn’t fall, he acquired to the rim which subsequently led him to the foul line. He rebounded, defended and regarded to make an impression exterior 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 in addition embraces the physicality and appears to finish pictures within the paint. I assumed he was productive and appears to be a participant that may present inside-out scoring.