By Jordan Divens
Mohamed Bamba is firmly in the discussion for the top player in the class of 2017 with his gifted length, rebounding, and defense. Bamba currently leads the EYBL in rebounding and is second in blocks.
2017 7’ 0” C DeAndre Ayton (California Supreme): 19.7 points, 12.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, .652 FG%
Many people believe DeAndre Ayton is the top player in the 2017 class with his natural size and ability on the offensive end. His dominance in Minnesota showed why he is widely regarded as the top player in the class.
2017 6’ 8” PF PJ Washington (Team Penny): 20.1 points, 11.4 rebounds, .675 FG%
PJ Washington has been dominant in EYBL play, averaging a double-double and leading Team Penny to a strong 5-2 start. Although Washington is undersized for the next level, he makes up for it with his athleticism and rebounding ability.
2018 6’ 10” PF Marvin Bagley III (Phoenix Family): 19.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, .458 FG%
Marvin Bagley III is one of the top players in 2018 and has proved himself in EYBL play early in his first few live games since the beginning of the high school season.
2017 7’ 0” C Brandon McCoy (California Supreme): 18.4 points, 9.4 rebounds, .511 FG%
Brandon McCoy is paired up with DeAndre Ayton on California Supreme and has been dominant in the paint. The 7-footer saw his stock rise last summer and continues to impress.
2017 6’ 10” PF Mitchell Robinson (Pro Skills): 14.1 points, 12.7 rebounds, 4.4 blocks, .745 FG%
Mitchell Robinson recently decommitted from Texas A&M, opening his recruitment back up after a hot start to the summer circuit. He leads the EYBL in blocked shots and places third in rebounds per game.
2017 6’ 10” PF Wendell Carter (Team CP3): 18.8 points, 13.5 rebounds, 2 blocks, .743 FG%
Wendell Carter saw his first EYBL action of the season with his new squad, Team CP3 (NC) in Minnesota as he dominated and averaged well over a double-double.
Chuma Okeke has come on strong this summer, playing big minutes for the Georgia Stars. He replaces the void left by Wendell Carter in the Stars lineup. Look for him to continue his tremendous play for a team in need of a strong presence down low.
2017 6’ 5” SG Jordan Goodwin (St. Louis Eagles): 17.6 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4 assists, .400 FG%
Jordan Goodwin led Althoff Catholic to an Illinois state title and now he is leading the 5-2 St Louis Eagles in scoring, rebounding, and assists. Goodwin has been special early on and will look to continue to elevate his stock throughout the summer.
2017 6’ 2” PG Nick Weatherspoon (MBA Hoops): 23.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, .446 FG%
Nick Weatherspoon is a hot commodity on the recruiting trail—he recently picked up offers from North Carolina and Ohio State. He is second in scoring in the Adidas circuit and has strong supporting numbers to fill up his stat sheet.
2017 6’ 2” PG Collin Sexton (Southern Stampede): 30.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, .429 FG%
Collin Sexton is the leading scorer in all of AAU circuit play so far, however he has also taken the most shots. Sexton has taken 156 shots through 7 games, good for over 20 shot attempts per game.
2017 6’ 10” PF Bourama Sidibe (WE R1): 10.1 points, 10 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, .618 FG%
Bourama Sidibe came on late in his high school year, showing off his ability to rebound at an elite level. Sidibe is a warrior on the glass, leading the Under Armour Association in rebounds. A raw talent, Sidibe's development continues under a high ceiling.
2017 6’ 8” PF Rayshaun Hammonds (Alabama Challenge): 20.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.1 steals, .558 FG%
Rayshaun Hammonds is nearly averaging a double-double on the season and has seen his stock rise steadily through the first two weekends of AAU play. Unfortunately, his strong play hasn’t been enough to turn around Alabama Challenge’s rough 2-5 start.
2017 6’ 4” SG Anthony Gaines (Albany City Rocks): 16.4 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.9 steals, .537 FG%
Antony Gaines has played out of his mind in early EYBL play, standing at just 6’ 4” and sitting at sixth in the EYBL in rebounds. He has been a big reason why the Albany City Rocks are off to 5-2 start this EYBL season.
2017 6’ 5” SG LJ Figueroa (Team Breakdown): 20.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.1 steals, .485 FG%
LJ Figueroa sits at third in scoring in Under Armour Association play after eight games. He has played well, but his team has struggled as Team Breakdown is 1-7 on the year.
2017 6’ 3” PG Nathaniel Pierre-Louis (Sports U): 21.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.8 steals, .509 FG%
Nathaniel Pierre-Louis leads the Under Armour Association in scoring after two weekends. Sports U is off to a 2-6 start, and Pierre-Louis has been their only bright spot as he is the only player on their roster averaging double digit points.
Big Men
2017 7’ 0” C Mohamed Bamba (PSA Cardinals): 12.7 points, 13.9 rebounds, 3.1 blocks, .680 FG%Mohamed Bamba is firmly in the discussion for the top player in the class of 2017 with his gifted length, rebounding, and defense. Bamba currently leads the EYBL in rebounding and is second in blocks.
2017 7’ 0” C DeAndre Ayton (California Supreme): 19.7 points, 12.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, .652 FG%
Many people believe DeAndre Ayton is the top player in the 2017 class with his natural size and ability on the offensive end. His dominance in Minnesota showed why he is widely regarded as the top player in the class.
2017 6’ 8” PF PJ Washington (Team Penny): 20.1 points, 11.4 rebounds, .675 FG%
PJ Washington has been dominant in EYBL play, averaging a double-double and leading Team Penny to a strong 5-2 start. Although Washington is undersized for the next level, he makes up for it with his athleticism and rebounding ability.
2018 6’ 10” PF Marvin Bagley III (Phoenix Family): 19.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, .458 FG%
Marvin Bagley III is one of the top players in 2018 and has proved himself in EYBL play early in his first few live games since the beginning of the high school season.
2017 7’ 0” C Brandon McCoy (California Supreme): 18.4 points, 9.4 rebounds, .511 FG%
Brandon McCoy is paired up with DeAndre Ayton on California Supreme and has been dominant in the paint. The 7-footer saw his stock rise last summer and continues to impress.
2017 6’ 10” PF Mitchell Robinson (Pro Skills): 14.1 points, 12.7 rebounds, 4.4 blocks, .745 FG%
Mitchell Robinson recently decommitted from Texas A&M, opening his recruitment back up after a hot start to the summer circuit. He leads the EYBL in blocked shots and places third in rebounds per game.
2017 6’ 10” PF Wendell Carter (Team CP3): 18.8 points, 13.5 rebounds, 2 blocks, .743 FG%
Wendell Carter saw his first EYBL action of the season with his new squad, Team CP3 (NC) in Minnesota as he dominated and averaged well over a double-double.
Stock Risers
2017 6’ 8” PF Chuma Okeke (Georgia Stars): 16.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, .618 FG%Chuma Okeke has come on strong this summer, playing big minutes for the Georgia Stars. He replaces the void left by Wendell Carter in the Stars lineup. Look for him to continue his tremendous play for a team in need of a strong presence down low.
2017 6’ 5” SG Jordan Goodwin (St. Louis Eagles): 17.6 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4 assists, .400 FG%
Jordan Goodwin led Althoff Catholic to an Illinois state title and now he is leading the 5-2 St Louis Eagles in scoring, rebounding, and assists. Goodwin has been special early on and will look to continue to elevate his stock throughout the summer.
2017 6’ 2” PG Nick Weatherspoon (MBA Hoops): 23.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, .446 FG%
Nick Weatherspoon is a hot commodity on the recruiting trail—he recently picked up offers from North Carolina and Ohio State. He is second in scoring in the Adidas circuit and has strong supporting numbers to fill up his stat sheet.
2017 6’ 2” PG Collin Sexton (Southern Stampede): 30.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, .429 FG%
Collin Sexton is the leading scorer in all of AAU circuit play so far, however he has also taken the most shots. Sexton has taken 156 shots through 7 games, good for over 20 shot attempts per game.
2017 6’ 10” PF Bourama Sidibe (WE R1): 10.1 points, 10 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, .618 FG%
Bourama Sidibe came on late in his high school year, showing off his ability to rebound at an elite level. Sidibe is a warrior on the glass, leading the Under Armour Association in rebounds. A raw talent, Sidibe's development continues under a high ceiling.
2017 6’ 8” PF Rayshaun Hammonds (Alabama Challenge): 20.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.1 steals, .558 FG%
Rayshaun Hammonds is nearly averaging a double-double on the season and has seen his stock rise steadily through the first two weekends of AAU play. Unfortunately, his strong play hasn’t been enough to turn around Alabama Challenge’s rough 2-5 start.
2017 6’ 4” SG Anthony Gaines (Albany City Rocks): 16.4 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.9 steals, .537 FG%
Antony Gaines has played out of his mind in early EYBL play, standing at just 6’ 4” and sitting at sixth in the EYBL in rebounds. He has been a big reason why the Albany City Rocks are off to 5-2 start this EYBL season.
2017 6’ 5” SG LJ Figueroa (Team Breakdown): 20.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.1 steals, .485 FG%
LJ Figueroa sits at third in scoring in Under Armour Association play after eight games. He has played well, but his team has struggled as Team Breakdown is 1-7 on the year.
2017 6’ 3” PG Nathaniel Pierre-Louis (Sports U): 21.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.8 steals, .509 FG%
Nathaniel Pierre-Louis leads the Under Armour Association in scoring after two weekends. Sports U is off to a 2-6 start, and Pierre-Louis has been their only bright spot as he is the only player on their roster averaging double digit points.