The Circuit League: I kicked off the season in style last weekend at Drive Nation, and there were several prospects that used the platform to raise their stock. The following accolades were awarded after the first session:
- 17U MVP
- 16U MVP
- 15U MVP
- 17U Offensive POTS
- 17U Defensive POTS
- 17U 1st-Team
- 17U 2nd-Team
- 17U 3rd-Team
- 16U 1st-Team
- 16U 2nd-Team
- 15U All-Event Team
- Best Performance
- Best: Game // Finish // Dunk
MVP: Zuby Ejiofor - Beast Up (TX)
HEIGHT: 6'9
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 16.3 PPG, 11.0 RPG
The "Beast Up" big man lived up to his team name at The Circuit League, establishing his dominance over four games en route to the event's most prestigious honor - MVP. Ejiofor opened the event with three consecutive double-doubles - all wins; 14 points & 14 rebounds vs MO Flight, 19 points & 16 rebounds vs. LivOn, and 28 points and 10 rebounds vs. Nightrydas.
The latter performance against the 14th-ranked Nightrydas was eye-opening, as Ejiofor muscled his way to a massive double-double while shooting 11-for-16 from the field - against essentially all high-major talent. Beast Up went 4-0, and Ejiofor was the star.
Offensive POTS: Oziyah Sellers
TEAM: Team Arsenal (CA)
HEIGHT: 6'5
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 22.8 PPG, 4.0 RPG
Oziyah Sellers was exceptional offensively in Dallas, averaging 22.8 points per game while establishing himself as one of the elite playmakers in the 2022 class. The Southern California Academy (CA) product used his 6-foot-5 frame to maneuver around the court, and he was able to find his spots at will. Sellers plays as hard as anyone, but his control and discipline offensively helped him turn in a super-productive opening session.
Team Arsenal will make their debut in volume two of The Circuit's Top 25 Team Rankings set to launch tomorrow.
Defensive POTS: Zion Obanla
TEAM: Drive Nation Houston (TX)
HEIGHT: 6'7
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 21.0 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 4.5 CTPG
Zion Obanla was one of the biggest breakout performers of the opening Circuit League session. The 6-foot-7 New York Native was a standout on both ends of the floor, but defensively he proved to be elite. Obanla challenged and contested countless shots throughout the weekend, able to efficiently play defense without fouling. Obanla was a beast on the boards, and his help-defense was off the charts; Obanla took 18 charges over four games.
BREAKOUT POTS: CJ LUSTER
BREAKOUT POTS: CJ LUSTER
TEAM: Max Levels Elite (TX)
HEIGHT: 6'2
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 21.0 PPG, 3.0 APG, 2.0 RPG
RECORD: 3-1
CJ Luster caught fire at the Drive Nation Facility, averaging over five 3-pointers a game en route to a standout first session. Luster went 8-for-12 from 3 in the win over Belmont Shore, and his ability to consistently knock down shots and get his teammates involved was impressive.
Best Performance:
Nightrydas 6-foot-6 junior Jaylen Martin: 30 points in OT win over MOKAN Elite
Best Game:
No. 2 MOKAN Elite (MO) vs. No. 14 Nightrydas Elite (FL)
17U All-Circuit League Teams
1st Team
Jazian Gortman
TEAM: Nightrydas Elite (FL)
HEIGHT: 6'1
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 11.3 PPG, 5.0 APG, 3.2 SPG
RECORD: 2-1
Oziyah Sellers
TEAM: Team Arsenal (CA)
HEIGHT: 6'5
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 22.8 PPG, 4 RPG
RECORD: 3-1
Zuby Ejiofor
TEAM: Beast Up (TX)
HEIGHT: 6'9
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 16.3 PPG, 11.0 RPG
RECORD: 4-0
CJ Luster
TEAM: Max Levels Elite (TX)
HEIGHT: 6'2
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 21.0 PPG, 3.0 APG, 2.0 RPG
RECORD: 3-1
Angel Johnson
TEAM: Houston Scholars
HEIGHT: 6'0
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 16.8 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 4.5 APG, 4.0 SPG
RECORD: 4-0
Zion Oblana
TEAM: Drive Nation Houston (TX)
HEIGHT: 6'9
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 21.0 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 4.5 CTPG
RECORD: 3-1
2nd Team All-Circuit League
Jaylen Thompson
TEAM: Team Arsenal (CA)
HEIGHT: 6'8
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 15.0 PPG, 6.0 RPG
Ja'Kobe Walter
TEAM: Team Trae Young (OK)
HEIGHT: 6'5
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 17.0 PPG, 6.0 RPG
Percy Daniels
TEAM: Louisiana Elite
HEIGHT: 6'9
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 17.4 PPG, 13.2 RPG
Noah Shelby
TEAM: Team Trae Young (OK)
HEIGHT: 6'3
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 17.0 PPG, 6.0 APG
TJ Caldwell
TEAM: Drive Nation (TX)
HEIGHT: 6'4
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 15.0 PPG
Jaylon Johnson
TEAM: Drive Nation Houston (TX)
HEIGHT: 5'11
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 19.5 PPG, 8.0 APG, 2.8 RPG, 2.0 SPG
3RD TEAM ALL-CIRCUIT LEAGUE
Robert Vaihola
TEAM: Team Arsenal (CA)
HEIGHT: 6'8
CLASS: 2021
AVERAGES: 13.3 PPG, 11.0 RPG
Lee Dort
TEAM: Team Trae Young (OK)
HEIGHT: 6'10
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 12.0 PPG, 14.0 RPG
Tarris Reed
TEAM: MOKAN Elite (MO)
HEIGHT: 6'11
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 12.0 PPG, 10.0 RPG
KyeRon Lindsay
TEAM: Max Levels Elite (TX)
HEIGHT: 6'8
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 15.0 PPG, 12.0 RPG, 2.0 BPG
Adrame Diongue
TEAM: Belmont Shore (CA)
HEIGHT: 7'0
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 15.0 PPG, 11.0 RPG
George Marshall
TEAM: MEBO (MS)
HEIGHT: 6'3
CLASS: 2022
AVERAGES: 14.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 3.0 SPG
17U: Honorable Mention Standouts
| Beast Up (TX) | Davion Sykes |
| Belmont Shore (CA) | Josh Uduje |
| Belmont Shore (CA) | TJ Wainwright |
| Culver Elite (TX) | Chase Field |
| Culver Elite (TX) | Nick Bene |
| Drive Nation (TX) | Rylan Griffen |
| Drive Nation (TX) | Jordan Walsh |
| Drive Nation (TX) | Trae Clayton |
| Drive Nation Houston (TX) | Reyce Allen |
| Houston Scholars (TX) | Mason Carlos |
| Houston Scholars (TX) | Leslie Newsome |
| Houston Scholars (TX) | Demi Areola |
| Houston Superstars (TX) | PJ Haggerty |
| LivOn-Fleur De Lis (LA) | Dorian Finister |
| Louisiana Elite | Dionjahe Thomas |
| Louisiana Silverbacks | De'Vondrake Arvie |
| Louisiana Silverbacks | Keon Coleman |
| Max Levels Elite (TX) | Shakiru Oduwenu |
| MEBO (MS) | Corneilous Willams |
| MEBO (MS) | Samarion Grant |
| Missouri Flight | Victory Naboya |
| MOKAN Elite (MO) | Willie Lightfoot |
| MOKAN Elite (MO) | Skyy Clark |
| MOKAN Elite (MO) | Felix Okpara |
| MOKAN Elite (MO) | Aidan Shaw |
| Nightrydas Elite (FL) | Malik Reneau |
| Nightrydas Elite (FL) | Jaylen Martin |
| Nightrydas Elite (FL) | Jett Howard |
| PB Nation (TX) | Kai Jordan |
| PB Nation (TX) | Chris Williams |
| Runway Jets SkyHigh (LA) | Robert Ferrygood |
| Runway Jets SkyHigh (LA) | Dylan Johnson |
| Team GPS (TX) | Kreeland Avery |
| Team GPS (TX) | Tate Truby |
| Team Griffin (OK) | Tobias Roland |
| Team Griffin (OK) | Chris Bunch |
| Texas Legion | Thatcher McClure |
| TRT Academy (TX) | Ameer Ali |
16U Most Valuable Player: Bryson Warren
TEAM: MOKAN Elite (MO)
HEIGHT: 6'3
CLASS: 2023
Bryson Warren was dynamic for No. 6 MOKAN Elite (4-0) all weekend long. The MOKAN floor general displayed elite guard-skills on both sides of the ball, and his consistency was the key.
Warren, who was named ARBCA Overall Player of the Year in 2020-21 for Little Rock Central, put up 17 points and 5 assists against No. 8 Drive Nation - a game he dominated from the tip. Warren plays at his own pace and has a consistent hesitation to his attack which keeps defenders on their heels.
Warren also put up 19 points and 5 assists in a dominant over MEBO. Warren produced consistently throughout the weekend, scoring in double-figures in MOKAN's other two victories.
With Warren at the helm, expect MOKAN Elite to hang onto a ranking throughout the season while positioning themselves as Peach Jam contenders.
16U ALL-CIRCUIT LEAGUE: 1st Team
Bryson Warren
TEAM: MOKAN Elite (MO)
HEIGHT: 6'3
CLASS: 2023
Justin McBride
TEAM: Drive Nation (TX)
HEIGHT: 6'7
CLASS: 2023
Omaha Biliew
TEAM: MOKAN Elite (MO)
HEIGHT: 6'7
CLASS: 2023
Fred Payne Jr.
TEAM: LivOn-Black (LA)
HEIGHT: 6'0
CLASS: 2023
Brandon Garrison
TEAM: Team Griffin (OK)
HEIGHT: 6'9
CLASS: 2023
T'Johnn Brown
TEAM: Max levels Elite (TX)
HEIGHT: 6'0
CLASS: 2023
Kyan Evans
TEAM: MOKAN Elite (MO)
HEIGHT: 6'1
CLASS: 2023
Ryan Forrest
TEAM: Woodz Elite (AR)
HEIGHT: 6'2
CLASS: 2023
Croix Cox
TEAM: Max Levels Elite (TX)
HEIGHT: 6'7
CLASS: 2023
Cam Barnes
TEAM: Team Trae Young (OK)
HEIGHT: 6'10
CLASS: 2023
Chris Lockett
TEAM: LivOn-Black (LA)
HEIGHT: 6'4
CLASS: 2023
Drew Steffe
TEAM: Team Griffin (OK)
HEIGHT: 6'5
CLASS: 2023
16U ALL-CIRCUIT LEAGUE: 2nd Team
Jayden Forrest
TEAM: Woodz Elite (AR)
HEIGHT: 6'4
CLASS: 2023
Jamyron Keller
TEAM: Drive Nation (TX)
HEIGHT: 6'1
CLASS: 2023
Kedrick Osby
TEAM: MEBO (MS)
HEIGHT: 6'8
CLASS: 2023
Nate Sasser
TEAM: Nightrydas Elite (FL)
HEIGHT: 6'6
CLASS: 2023
Everson Armstrong
TEAM: Southern Assault (TX)
HEIGHT: 6'5
CLASS: 2023
Tre Johnson
TEAM: Team Griffin (OK)
HEIGHT: 6'5
CLASS: 2024
Addison Harmon
TEAM: Southern Assault (TX)
HEIGHT: 6'1
CLASS: 2023
KJ Lewis
TEAM: Drive Nation (TX)
HEIGHT: 6'5
CLASS: 2023
Sam Walters
TEAM: Nightrydas Elite (FL)
HEIGHT: 6'8
CLASS: 2023
Jaden Jefferson
TEAM: Max Levels Elite (TX)
HEIGHT: 6'4
CLASS: 2023
Payton Chism
TEAM: Southern Assault (TX)
HEIGHT: 6'1
CLASS: 2023
Trent Pierce
TEAM: Team Griffin (OK)
HEIGHT: 6'7
CLASS: 2023
15U All-Circuit League Team
Jae'Coby Osborne - Team Fox (TX)
TEAM: Team Fox (TX)
HEIGHT: 6'4
AVERAGES: 14.8 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 3.3 APG, 2.5 BPG, 2.0 SPG
Team Fox rattled off a 4-0 record in the 15U division, and the De'Aaron Fox-sponsored program did so behind the star power of Jae'Coby Osborne. The 6-foot-4 prospect did a bit of everything in Dallas, averaging a double-double while impacting numerous facets of the game. Osborne's motor and effort were noticeable off the bat, but his ability to score and rebound around the rim were most impressive. Expect Osborne to have a terrific remainder to the spring and summer, and keep an eye on this Team Fox group as they continue to mature.
15U All-Circuit Team
| Team Fox (TX) |
Jae'Coby Osborne |
| Drive Nation (TX) |
Liam McNeeley |
| Southern Assault (TX) |
Marlon Linton |
| Max Levels Elite (TX) |
Cameron Paul |
| MOKAN Elite (MO) |
Nassir Binion |
| Team Griffin (OK) |
Dayton Forsythe |
| Team Fox (TX) |
Christopher McDermott |
| Team Fox (TX) |
Charles Anderson |
| MOKAN Elite (MO) |
Ethan Lathan |
| Drive Nation (TX) |
Rustan Griffin |
| Nightrydas (FL) |
Jahki Howard |
| ProSkills (TX) |
Cam Jackson |
| Team Griffin (OK) |
Chris Mason |
| ProSkills (TX) |
Doryan Onwuchekwa |
| ProSkills (TX) |
Cam Patterson |
| Southern Assault (TX) |
Micah Robinson |
| MOKAN Elite (MO) |
Chiante Tramble |
| MOKAN Elite (MO) |
Aaron Rowe |
| Drive Nation (TX) |
Jalen Shelley |
| Woodz Elite (AR) |
Layne Taylor |
| Buddy Buckets (KS) |
William Thengvall |
| Buddy Buckets (KS) |
Jack Voth |
Best Dunk: TJ Caldwell - Drive Nation (TX)
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