The EYBL Scholastic stopped in LaPorte, Indiana for the fourth 12 months in a row. The league is robust and supplied 3 days of high-level expertise.
Ivan Juric 7’0 245 PF – 2025 Dawn Christian Academy
Juric was a load within the paint along with his dimension and energy. He’s not actual fast or superior offensively however he attracts numerous consideration from the protection and is a good offensive rebounder. He performed properly within the 64-58 win towards La Lumiere with 13 factors (3-8 FG) and 10 (5 offensive) rebounds. He drew numerous fouls and shot 7-9 from the free throw line. In Dawn’s second recreation, he solely scored 5 factors however was good on the boards with 9, retaining numerous possessions alive with 4 offensive rebounds. Dawn beat Orangeville 62-50.
Chidi Nwigwe 6’7 205 SG/SF – 2026 Dawn Christian Academy
Nwigwe wasn’t an enormous issue towards La Lumiere with 9 factors (3-8 FG) however was the main scorer towards Orangeville with 21 factors (8-17 FG, 2-7 3PT, 3-4 FT). He has a powerful body and a few athletic capability however continues to be uncooked. He also can enhance IQ on each ends, permitting his man to attain a straightforward backdoor layup on one play and bettering shot choice/taking part in throughout the move. He didn’t contribute too closely outdoors of scoring with a complete of 4 rebounds and three assists within the 2 video games.
Aidan Chronister 6’8 170 SG/SF – 2026 Dawn Christian Academy
Chronister got here up large to open the occasion with 17 factors towards La Lumiere. He shot 6-12 from the ground and was lights out behind the 3PT line, to go 5-9. He has numerous confidence to hit large pictures, and he wasn’t afraid to make the protection pay for not placing a hand up. He adopted up with 15 factors and 4 rebounds towards Orangeville, with virtually all his scoring coming from behind the arc, taking pictures 5-12 from the ground and 5-11 from 3PT.
Jalen Haralson 6’7 215 PG/SG – La Lumiere 2025 (Notre Dame)
Haralson’s finest recreation was towards Dawn Christian Academy, they couldn’t come away with the win, however he was large of their late comeback try with 23 factors (8-14 FG) and 9 rebounds. He performed aggressively all weekend, taking it to the rim to hit troublesome pictures, and drew fouls at a superb charge (5.7 free throws per recreation). He had some large dunks, together with a tip-slam in visitors. He took benefit of his energy and dimension to attain within the put up, in addition to defend a number of positions. He additionally made some good passes in drive and kick conditions all through their 3 video games however was turnover inclined too with 4 assists to 4 turnovers per recreation. He actually struggled taking pictures the ball and his shot wasn’t getting good rotation. His 3 recreation averages included 16 factors (48.7% FG%, 0-10 3PT, 58.9% FT%) and seven.3 rebounds per recreation. La Lumiere misplaced to CIA Bella Vista 64-56 and Brewster Academy 62-51.
Darius Adams 6’5 185 PG/SG – La Lumiere 2025 (UConn)
Adams had a pleasant efficiency towards Dawn with 22 factors. He and Haralson carried a load combining 45 of their crew’s 58 factors. There have been instances he struggled with contact, and it saved him from getting the place he wished along with his dribble, however he had some good drives, utilizing hesitations and staying aggressive, making all 6 of his free throws. He shot 6-12 FG and shot it properly from outdoors to go 4-9 from 3. He struggled in his remaining 2 video games, finally averaging 15 factors (33.3% FG%, 36.8% 3PT%, 80% FT%), 4.3 rebounds, and 1 help to three turnovers per recreation over their 3 video games.
Melvin Bell 6’4 195 SG – La Lumiere 2025 (San Jose State)
Bell began sluggish with solely 2 factors and three rebounds towards Dawn Christian Academy however picked it up extra of their second and third recreation. He had some sturdy drives to the rim and performed bodily to attain within the paint. His recreation resembles extra of an undersized ahead than a guard as he doesn’t have a various perimeter recreation or nice quickness, however he does have some contact on his shot. Bell averaged 9 factors (56.3% FG%, 33.3% 3PT%, 88.9% FT%) and 5.7 rebounds per recreation
Sebastian Wilkins 6’7 200 SF – Brewster Academy 2026
Wilkins was strong in each video games. He’s a menace to attain from the perimeter and he’s a pleasant athlete, attacking the rim with a couple of spectacular jams. He had spectacular moments on the defensive finish as properly and hung out guarding a couple of completely different positions. He scored 11 factors (4-9 FG, 3-6 3PT) and grabbed 11 rebounds within the 66-50 win over Legacy Early School. He adopted up with 9 factors (3-6 FG, 1-2 3PT) and 5 boards towards La Lumiere to assist Brewster to a 2-0 weekend.
CJ Ingram 6’6 195 SG – Montverde Academy 2025 (Florida)
Ingram didn’t have any luck taking pictures towards Legacy Early School, going 0-5 from 3PT and 1-5 from FT however nonetheless scored 15 factors (7-14 FG) and grabbed 14 rebounds. He scored properly in transition and Montverde performs an up-tempo recreation with numerous passes to finally get an open look. He impressed defensively with 3 emphatic blocks the place he got here out of nowhere to erase the shot. He adopted up within the 56-52 win towards CIA Bella Vista with 12 factors (4-8 FG) and 9 (4 offensive) rebounds. He had some sturdy takes to the basket and received to the foul line late within the recreation after they wanted it.
Hudson Greer 6’6 190 SG/SF – Montverde Academy 2025 (Creighton)
Greer was strong with 10 factors in every recreation. He has a pleasant shot and most of his baskets got here from 3s, going 5-10 from distance and 7-15 total combining each video games. He’s very fluid and a bouncy athlete, though he didn’t land any dunks within the occasion. He ended up fouling out in Montverde’s second recreation however was in a position to flash his expertise within the occasion.
Dante Allen 6’4 220 SG – Montverde Academy 2025 (Villanova)
Within the recreation towards Legacy Early School, Allen didn’t have any spotlight performs or do something to leap off the web page, however he supplied loads of contribution with 8 factors (4-6 FG), 9 rebounds, and eight assists to no turnovers. He pushed the ball within the open ground, made strong reads, and had some sturdy takes to the basket to get to the rim properly in half-court units. He didn’t make the identical influence in Montverde’s second recreation towards CIA Bella Vista with 2 factors (0-3 FG, 0-2 3PT) and a couple of rebounds.
Trent Sisley 6’8 205 PF – Montverde Academy 2025 (Indiana)
Sisley led Montverde in scoring within the recreation towards Legacy with 16 factors. He performed properly off the ball as an efficient cutter for some finishes and confirmed a powerful/improved left hand when scoring. He was excellent rebounding on each ends with 11 (4 offensive) boards. He confirmed his athleticism within the recreation as properly, together with a tip-slam on the primary possession of the sport. Sisley solely had 6 factors and 6 rebounds of their remaining recreation however got here up with some large offensive boards late within the recreation as Bella Vista was placing stress on a as soon as comfy lead.
Dhani Miller 6’3 185 PG/SG – Montverde Academy 2026
Miller supplied 12 factors towards Legacy with all his pictures from the 3PT line, going 3-5 and 3-4 on free throws. He additionally supplied 6 assists with no turnovers, exhibiting an environment friendly contribution in 14 minutes of play. Miller went scoreless in his 8 minutes towards Bella Vista. With a pleasant shot, court docket imaginative and prescient, and dribble-drive capability, Miller seems a bit underrated his presents.
King Gibson 6’5 185 SG – Montverde Academy 2027
Gibson was environment friendly with 12 factors, 3 rebounds, and three assists towards Legacy. The sophomore shot 4-4 from the ground, together with 3-3 from 3PT. Gibson had some good drives to the basket and confirmed some capability to deal with the ball beneath stress, however he couldn’t replicate his efficiency the subsequent day towards Bella Vista with 6 factors (1-10 FG, 0-3 3PT, 4-4 FT) and 4 rebounds. Solely a sophomore, Gibson confirmed strong capability serving as a scorer and is trying comfy along with his new crew.
Kayden Mingo 6’3 180 PG – Lengthy Island Lutheran 2025 (Penn State)
LuHi opened up towards Veritas, successful 61-53 however Mingo didn’t shoot too properly, lacking all 4 of his 3PT makes an attempt however nonetheless scored 15 factors. He shot 3-10 from the ground however the place he received the job executed was attending to the free throw line and making the most of the alternatives, going 9-10. He additionally wasn’t as efficient breaking down defenders along with his dribble as we’re used to seeing on this recreation. He shot it higher within the 68-52 win towards Orangeville with 12 factors (4-6 FG, 3-5 3PT), together with 9 within the first quarter, taking part in extra in rhythm and searching extra comfy usually.
Nigel James 6’0 180 PG – Lengthy Island Lutheran 2025 (Marquette)
James was strong in each video games with 13 factors (5-10 FG) towards Veritas and 10 factors (4-8 FG, 2-3 3PT) towards Orangeville. He’s fast and he’s not solely sturdy bodily however how he performs with the ball, bringing constant effort and aggression. He received to his spots as a ball-handler and had 6 assists to three turnovers over the two video games. He additionally averaged 4.5 rebounds and stood out on protection, persistently harassing the ball, being fast and bodily, coming away with 4 steals in every recreation.
Dylan Mingo 6’5 180 PG/SG – Lengthy Island Lutheran 2026
Mingo impacted each video games however wasn’t as environment friendly towards Veritas with 13 factors (3-11 FG, 0-4 3PT). He did rebound properly with 13 however seemed a lot better total towards Orangeville with 16 factors, whereas taking pictures it properly (5-10 FG, 2-5 3PT, 4-4 FT). He performed properly defensively to report 3 steals in every recreation. He can create offensive for himself within the half-court, has a sound shot, and though he’s not explosive, he’s a artful finisher when moving into the paint with finishes at numerous angles whereas leaping off both foot.
Jaion Pitt 6’9 220 SF/PF – CIA Bella Vista 2025
Pitt was uncharacteristically almost non-existent towards La Lumiere with solely 3 factors (1-4 FG) and 5 rebounds. Nonetheless, he introduced his normal manufacturing and toughness towards Montverde with 10 factors (4-9 FG), 10 rebounds, 2 blocks, and a couple of steals. He was a monster on the offensive glass with 7 offensive boards, securing the whole lot with two arms and unfazed by contact within the crowded paint. He scored in visitors and made the protection work as his fashion of play can put on out opponents.
Miles Sadler 6’0 165 PG – CIA Bella Vista 2026
Sadler is a bit undersized however he’s fast and makes issues occur. He’s a superb ball-handler and might penetrate off the dribble, staying low to the bottom at a excessive pace. He can get into the paint and shot it properly from the perimeter to go 3-7 from 3PT towards La Lumiere. He scored 19 factors on 7-14 taking pictures and handed out 3 assists to five turnovers. He made issues uncomfortable for La Lu’s offense and got here away with 5 steals within the win. Whereas the trouble was there within the second recreation towards Montverde, the manufacturing didn’t match, struggling to attach on his pictures to complete with 5 factors (1-13 FG, 0-6 3PT, 3-6 FT), 7 rebounds, 6 assists to three turnovers, and a couple of steals.
