By Jordan Divens

Session 3 of the Nike EYBL season is upon us. To get you ready for the second half of the Nike AAU circuit, we've compiled the five best performances so far. Will these players still dominate or will someone else rise up to the occasion?

5. 2017 6-2 PG Trae Young (Mokan Elite) 36 points, 5 assists, 14-20 FG, 4-7 (3)
Young went off for an efficient 36 points with 70% from the field. Mokan Elite took down the New York Lightning 84-70 in their last game of Session 1. Young’s strong play has led Mokan Elite to a 6-1 record—he's averaging 18 points, 6.3 assists, and 2 steals per game.

4. 2017 6-4 SG Hamidou Diallo (The Rens) 33 points, 12 rebounds, 12-18 FG, 9-15 FT
Diallo had an impressive 33-point, 12-rebound performance while leading The Rens to a tough win over the Oakland Soldiers 86-85 to open up play in Session two. Diallo is averaging 20.3 points, 5,6 rebounds, and 2 steals per game in EYBL play to put The Rens (4-3) right in the thick of things heading into Session 3.

3. 2017 6-9 PF PJ Washington (Team Penny) 30 points, 15 rebounds, 13-22 FG
PJ Washington had a monster 30-point, 15-rebound performance against star 2018 Marvin Bagley and the Phoenix Phamily in session two. They won 92-77 behind Washington’s monstrous performance. He averages 20.1 points and 11.4 rebounds per game in EYBL play, and has led Team Penny to a strong 5-2 start.

2. 2017 6-9 PF Jaren Jackson (Spiece Indy Heat) 35 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, 10-13 FG, 6-8 (3), 9-10 FT
Jackson had an efficient 35 points against the Alabama Challenge, shooting 77% from the field, hitting 6 three’s, and going 90% from the free throw line. He led Spiece Indy Heat to a big 77-68 win, and also collected 9 rebounds and 3 blocks. He averages 16 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game in EYBL play and has led his Indy Heat to a very impressive 5-2 start.

1. 2017 7-0 C DeAndre Ayton (California Supreme) 30 points, 17 rebounds (10 offensive), 13-18 FG, 2 blocks
Ayton went off for 30 points and collected 17 rebounds for an efficient 13-18 from the field. He led California Supreme to a big time 96-82 win against E1T1 United, and had an incredible performance on the offensive glass as he finished with 10 offensive rebounds on the night. Ayton has been dominant throughout EYBL play, leading California Supreme to a 5-2 record and averaging 19.7 points and 12.3 rebounds through seven games.

Honorable Mention:

2017 6’ 2” PG Collin Sexton (Southern Stampede) 37 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 12-25 FG, 13-19 FT
Sexton’s 37 points are the most points scored in a single game during EYBL play.

2019 6’ 0” PG Tyger Campbell (We All Can Go) 31 points, 5 assists, 11-15 FG, 7-8 FT 
Tyger Campbell averages 18.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game in the EYBL.

2017 7’ 0” C Mohamed Bamba (PSA Cardinals) 16 points, 19 rebounds, 4 blocks, 6-6 FG, 4-6 FT
Mohamed Bamba leads the EYBL in rebounding, averaging 13.9 per contest, along with 3.3 blocks and 12.7 points per game.


2017 6’ 10” PF Wendell Carter (Team CP3) 12 points, 21 rebounds, 5 blocks, 2-6 FG, 8-8 FT
Wendell Carter’s 21 rebounds are the most rebounds in one game thus far on the EYBL circuit.


2017 6’ 8” PF Jarred Vanderbilt (Houston Hoops) 22 points, 15 rebounds (9 offensive), 4 steals, 9-14 FG, 2-2 (3)
Vanderbilt has averaged a double-double in EYBL play, averaging 13.7 points and 10.7 rebounds per game.

2017 6’ 10” PF Mitchell Robinson (Pro Skills) 18 points, 15 rebounds, 6 blocks, 3 assists, 8-8 FG
Mitchell Robinson leads the EYBL in blocks, averaging 4.4 blocks to go along with 12.7 rebounds per game.

2017 6’ 0” PG Quade Green (PSA Cardinals) 15 points, 12 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 5-11 FG, 3-5 (3)
Quade Green is averaging a double-double, 12.9 points and 11 assists per game. Green has dished out 10+ assists per game in each of his first seven games.

2017 7’ 0” C Brandon McCoy (California Supreme) 28 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks, 10-15 FG, 8-9 FT
Brandon McCoy is averaging an impressive 18.4 points and 9.4 rebounds to begin EYBL play.

2017 6’ 6” SG Gary Trent Jr (Howard Pulley) 32 points, 9 rebounds, 8-18 FG, 12-13 FT, 4-6 (3)
Gary Trent Jr is second in the EYBL in scoring, averaging 22.7 points per game. He has led Howard Pulley to a 7-0 start, the best in the EYBL through two sessions.

2017 6’ 9” SF Michael Porter Jr (Mokan Elite) 22 points, 15 rebounds, 10-16 FG
Michael Porter Jr is averaging a double-double with 19.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.