Nike EYBL FinalsJun 30, 2016 by Brett Pickert
Carter Jr., Knox, Walker, and Diallo Headline a Stacked Pool 'C'
Carter Jr., Knox, Walker, and Diallo Headline a Stacked Pool 'C'
The Nike EYBL Peach Jam Pool C features #2 recruit Wendell Carter Jr., highly-touted Kevin Knox, and more top-ten talent.
By Jordan Divens
Pool C is loaded with talent from top to bottom, with talented big men and guards littered throughout. Team CP3 appears to be the favorite, finishing the regular season with 12 consecutive wins, however E1T1 United and Team Final are always serious threats in EYBL play. These three teams will be in a dog-fight to earn a berth in the quarterfinals and will be faced against defending Adidas Gauntlet champions, The Rens, historic BABC, and the deadly big man duo from Houston Hoops. Look for intense play from a talented group of teams in Pool C.
Players to Watch: Wendell Carter Jr, Michael Hueitt Jr, Lavar Batts Jr, Devontae Shuler
Summary: Team CP3 finished the regular season with 12 consecutive wins and were carried by their star big man Wendell Carter Jr who averaged a double-double. Behind their star big man they have a plethora of guards who play key roles on the team moving forward. Team CP3 is a formidable power moving forward, but will be challenged in a tough Pool C at the Peach Jam. Look for Carter Jr to lead this talented team on a deep run.
Players to Watch: Kevin Knox, Nick Honor, Emmitt Williams, Bruno Fernando
Summary: E1T1 United is a sleeper headed into Peach Jam play, led by a daunting frontcourt of Kevin Knox, Emmitt Williams, and Bruno Fernando. Knox leads the way leading the team in scoring and rebounding, and the addition of Fernando adds depth to an already deep front line. The guard play is the biggest question headed into Peach Jam play, but with strong guard play this team is dangerous in the postseason.
Players to Watch: Lonnie Walker, Cameron Reddish, Daron Russell, Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree
Summary: Team Final is a gritty team that is led by a pair of elite wing scorers, Lonnie Walker and Cameron Reddish. These two guards can heat up in a hurry and fill up the basketball at will. Team Final is led by their strong guard play and with Villanova commit Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree patrolling the paint, this team can match up in a variety of ways. Team Final is a dangerous team that will be a difficult out.
Players to Watch: Marcos Santos-Silva, Cole Swider, Terrell Brown, Justin Mazzulla
Summary: BABC was led by a very balanced attack in the regular season, with their leading scorer averaging just 12.5 points per game. Marcos Santos-Silva played a huge role for the team, leading in scoring and rebounding. Their point guard Justin Mazzulla was third in the EYBL in assists per game, but they will need increased efforts across the board to compete at the Peach Jam. Despite a down year, BABC still was good enough to qualify for the postseason.
Players to Watch: Hamidou Diallo, Jordan Tucker, Jordan Nwora, Jose Alvarado
Summary: The Rens are the defending champions of the Adidas Gauntlet Finale, and will look to make another magical run this season. This year, it is a different group leading the way as Hamidou Diallo, Jordan Tucker, Jordan Nwora, and Jose Alvarado all average double figures and play huge roles in The Rens moving forward. This talented Rens team will have to rely heavily on their perimeter players as they lack a presence of a true big man in the paint.
Players to Watch: Billy Preston, Jarred Vanderbilt, RJ Nembhard, Jay Jay Chandler
Summary: Houston Hoops were led by their talented big man duo of Jarred Vanderbilt and Billy Preston. Vanderbilt averaged a double-double during the regular season and led the team in rebounds and assists, while Preston led the team in scoring and provided another go to option for the team. Houston Hoops just snuck into Peach Jam play but have a talented roster that will not go down easy.
Pool C is loaded with talent from top to bottom, with talented big men and guards littered throughout. Team CP3 appears to be the favorite, finishing the regular season with 12 consecutive wins, however E1T1 United and Team Final are always serious threats in EYBL play. These three teams will be in a dog-fight to earn a berth in the quarterfinals and will be faced against defending Adidas Gauntlet champions, The Rens, historic BABC, and the deadly big man duo from Houston Hoops. Look for intense play from a talented group of teams in Pool C.
Team CP3 (NC)
Regular Season Record: 14-2Players to Watch: Wendell Carter Jr, Michael Hueitt Jr, Lavar Batts Jr, Devontae Shuler
Summary: Team CP3 finished the regular season with 12 consecutive wins and were carried by their star big man Wendell Carter Jr who averaged a double-double. Behind their star big man they have a plethora of guards who play key roles on the team moving forward. Team CP3 is a formidable power moving forward, but will be challenged in a tough Pool C at the Peach Jam. Look for Carter Jr to lead this talented team on a deep run.
E1T1 United (FL)
Regular Season Record: 11-5Players to Watch: Kevin Knox, Nick Honor, Emmitt Williams, Bruno Fernando
Summary: E1T1 United is a sleeper headed into Peach Jam play, led by a daunting frontcourt of Kevin Knox, Emmitt Williams, and Bruno Fernando. Knox leads the way leading the team in scoring and rebounding, and the addition of Fernando adds depth to an already deep front line. The guard play is the biggest question headed into Peach Jam play, but with strong guard play this team is dangerous in the postseason.
Team Final (PA)
Regular Season Record: 10-6Players to Watch: Lonnie Walker, Cameron Reddish, Daron Russell, Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree
Summary: Team Final is a gritty team that is led by a pair of elite wing scorers, Lonnie Walker and Cameron Reddish. These two guards can heat up in a hurry and fill up the basketball at will. Team Final is led by their strong guard play and with Villanova commit Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree patrolling the paint, this team can match up in a variety of ways. Team Final is a dangerous team that will be a difficult out.
BABC (MA)
Regular Season Record: 9-7Players to Watch: Marcos Santos-Silva, Cole Swider, Terrell Brown, Justin Mazzulla
Summary: BABC was led by a very balanced attack in the regular season, with their leading scorer averaging just 12.5 points per game. Marcos Santos-Silva played a huge role for the team, leading in scoring and rebounding. Their point guard Justin Mazzulla was third in the EYBL in assists per game, but they will need increased efforts across the board to compete at the Peach Jam. Despite a down year, BABC still was good enough to qualify for the postseason.
The Rens (NY)
Regular Season Record: 8-8Players to Watch: Hamidou Diallo, Jordan Tucker, Jordan Nwora, Jose Alvarado
Summary: The Rens are the defending champions of the Adidas Gauntlet Finale, and will look to make another magical run this season. This year, it is a different group leading the way as Hamidou Diallo, Jordan Tucker, Jordan Nwora, and Jose Alvarado all average double figures and play huge roles in The Rens moving forward. This talented Rens team will have to rely heavily on their perimeter players as they lack a presence of a true big man in the paint.
Houston Hoops (TX)
Regular Season Record: 7-9Players to Watch: Billy Preston, Jarred Vanderbilt, RJ Nembhard, Jay Jay Chandler
Summary: Houston Hoops were led by their talented big man duo of Jarred Vanderbilt and Billy Preston. Vanderbilt averaged a double-double during the regular season and led the team in rebounds and assists, while Preston led the team in scoring and provided another go to option for the team. Houston Hoops just snuck into Peach Jam play but have a talented roster that will not go down easy.