The 2023 Peach Jam is right around the corner. Before July's six-day event - arguably the biggest in grassroots basketball - we wanted to take a look at the top performers from the spring's Nike EYBL 17U season.
Scroll down for a look at the award winners, and stay tuned for coverage of the Peach Jam in early July.
MVP
NAME: Robert Wright III
TEAM: Team Final (PA)
STATISTICS: 15.2 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 6.2 APG, 3.4-1 A/TO
RECORD: 16-1
Offensive MVP
NAME: Jalil Bethea
TEAM: Team Final (PA)
STATISTICS: 16-1
RECORD: 18.6 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1.9 APG, 49.8 FG%, 42.6 3PT%, 84.2 FT%
Defensive MVP
NAME: Stephen Emmanuel
TEAM: Paul George Elite (CA)
STATISTICS: 4.5 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 2.8 BPG
RECORD: 9-8
Underclass MVP
NAME: Darius Acuff
TEAM: The Family (MI)
STATISTICS: 20.1 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 3.8 APG, 1.4 SPG
RECORD: 10-7
Breakout MVP
NAME: Kayde Dotson
TEAM: JL3 (TX)
STATISTICS: 15.1 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 3.8 APG
RECORD: 10-7
1st Team
Darius Acuff
TEAM: The Family (MI)
STATISTICS: 20.1 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 3.8 APG, 1.4 SPG
RECORD: 10-7
Elliot Cadeau
TEAM: New Heights Lightning (NY)
STATISTICS: 15.7 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 9.3 APG, 1.8 SPG
RECORD: 13-4
Tahaad Pettiford
TEAM: New Heights Lightning (NY)
STATISTICS: 16.7 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 3.1 APG, 2.2 SPG
RECORD: 13-4
Dylan Harper
TEAM: NY Renaissance
STATISTICS: 18.9 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 5.3 APG
RECORD: 9-8
Jalil Bethea
TEAM: Team Final (PA)
STATISTICS: 18.6 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1.9 APG
RECORD: 16-1
Robert Wright III
TEAM: Team Final (PA)
STATISTICS: 15.2 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 6.2 APG
RECORD: 16-1
AJ Dybantsa
TEAM: Expressions Elite (MA)
STATISTICS: 17.1 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 3.6 APG
RECORD: 8-9
Morez Johnson Jr
TEAM: MeanStreets (IL)
STATISTICS: 13.1 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 1.2 BPG
RECORD: 11-6
Kon Knueppel
TEAM: Phenom University (WI)
STATISTICS: 22.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 3.5 APG
RECORD: 11-6
Derrion Reid
TEAM: Team Thad (TN)
STATISTICS: 17.9 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.0 BPG, 1.0 SPG
RECORD: 14-3
2nd Team
Karter Knox
TEAM: Florida Rebels
STATISTICS: 21.1 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 1.1 APG
RECORD: 11-6
Austin Swartz
TEAM: Boo Williams (VA)
STATISTICS: 21.0 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 1.7 APG, 1.4 SPG
RECORD: 10-7
Mikey Lewis
TEAM: Oakland Soldiers (CA)
STATISTICS: 18.1 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.2 APG, 1.1 SPG
RECORD: 8-9
Liam McNeeley
TEAM: Florida Rebels
STATISTICS: 15.8 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 1.8 APG
RECORD: 11-6
Trey McKenney
TEAM: The Family (MI)
STATISTICS: 16.7 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.4 SPG
RECORD: 10-7
Jaeden Mustaf
TEAM: Boo Williams (VA)
STATISTICS: 18.6 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 3.2 APG
RECORD: 10-7
Tre Johnson
TEAM: Houston Hoops (TX)
STATISTICS: 18.6 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 3.9 APG
RECORD: 9-8
Billy Richmond
TEAM: NJ Scholars
STATISTICS: 18.0 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.4 SPG
RECORD: 10-7
Patrick Ngongba
TEAM: Team Takeover (DC)
STATISTICS: 12.7 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.4 APG, 1.2 BPG
RECORD: 14-3
Jamari Phillips
TEAM: Paul George Elite (CA)
STATISTICS: 17.2 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.3 SPG
RECORD: 9-8
3rd Team
David Punch
TEAM: Drive Nation (TX)
STATISTICS: 14.8 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 1.9 APG
RECORD: 10-7
Jerry Easter
TEAM: All Ohio Red
STATISTICS: 17.4 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 3.6 APG
RECORD: 4-13
Jahki Howard
TEAM: New Heights Lightning (NY)
STATISTICS: 16.9 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 1.0 APG, 1.4 SPG, 1.1 BPG
RECORD: 13-4
Boogie Fland
TEAM: PSA Cardinals (NY)
STATISTICS: 15.0 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 2.8 APG, 1.7 SPG
RECORD: 12-5
Labaron Philon
TEAM: Team Thad (TN)
STATISTICS: 12.8 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 4.5 APG, 1.6 SPG
RECORD: 14-3
Ahmad Nowell
TEAM: Team Final (PA)
STATISTICS: 13.7 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 4.8 APG, 1.5 SPG
RECORD: 16-1
Royce Parham
TEAM: Team Durant (MD)
STATISTICS: 15.9 PPG, 5.6 RPG
RECORD: 10-7
Jase Richardson
TEAM: Paul George Elite (CA)
STATISTICS: 15.8 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 4.0 APG, 1.5 SPG
RECORD: 9-8
Curtis Givens III
TEAM: MOKAN Elite (MO)
STATISTICS: 16.9 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 3.6 APG, 1.1 SPG
RECORD: 10-7
Dylan Warlick
TEAM: Team Griffin (OK)
STATISTICS: 15.4 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.1 SPG
RECORD: 6-11
| AWARD | NAME | TEAM | STATISTICS |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Underclass | Darius Acuff | The Family (MI) | 20.1 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 3.8 APG, 1.4 SPG |
| All-Underclass | AJ Dybantsa | Expressions (MA) | 17.1 PPG, 52.7 FG%, 4.9 RPG, 3.6 APG |
| All-Underclass | Trey McKenney | The Family (MI) | 16.7 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.4 APG |
| All-Underclass | Jerry Easter II | All Ohio Red | 17.4 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 3.6 APG |
| All-Underclass | Tounde Yessoufou | Team WhyNot (CA) | 15.8 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 1.3 SPG |
| All-Underclass | Kellen Robinson | ProSkills (TX) | 15.9 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 2.6 APG |
| All-Underclass | Meleek Thomas | NH Lightning (NY) | 13.5 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 2.2 APG, 1.5 SPG |
| All-Underclass | Joson Sanon | Expressions (MA) | 14.6 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 1.5 APG |
| All-Underclass | Caleb Wilson | Georgia Stars | 14.8 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 3.1 APG, 1.8 BPG, 1.4 SPG |
| All-Underclass | Tyran Stokes | Vegas Elite (NV) | 12.9 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 3.0 APG, 1.1 SPG, 57.5 FG% |
| All-Underclass | Jasper Johnson | Team Thad (TN) | 12.3 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.5 APG, 40.3 3PT% |
| AWARD | NAME | TEAM | STATISTICS |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Breakout | Christian Bliss | PSA Cardinals (NY) | 9.6 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 5.1 APG, 1.5 SPG |
| All-Breakout | Brandin Cummings | All Ohio Red | 19.0 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 1.5 APG |
| All-Breakout | Damarion Dennis | Drive Nation (TX) | 12.9 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 3.3 APG |
| All-Breakout | Trap Johnson | Drive Nation (TX) | 12.8 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.8 SPG |
| All-Breakout | TO Barrett | MOKAN Elite (MO) | 9.2 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.9 APG |
| All-Breakout | Tyonne Farrell | Team Melo (MD) | 12.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 1.6 APG |
| All-Breakout | Ashton Simmons | JL3 (TX) | 9.5 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 4.8 APG |
| All-Breakout | Bishop Boswell | Team CP3 (NC) | 12.8 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4.4 APG |
| All-Breakout | Tyler Tanner | Brad Beal Elite (MO) | 9.1 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 4.8 APG |
| All-Breakout | TJ Robinson | NJ Scholars | 13.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.2 APG |
| All-Breakout | Nate Guerenbomba | PSA Cardinals (NY) | 11.2 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 1.1 APG |
| Award | Player | Team | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-EYBL Honorable Mention | Lathan Sommerville | Brad Beal Elite (MO) | 9.6 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 1.1 APG, 1.0 BPG |
| All-EYBL Honorable Mention | John Mobley Jr | Vegas Elite (NV) | 13.5 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 3.3 APG |
| All-EYBL Honorable Mention | Thomas Sorber II | Team Final (PA) | 11.2 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1.9 BPG |
| All-EYBL Honorable Mention | Christian Anderson | The Skill Factory (GA) | 19.0 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 4.2 APG |
| All-EYBL Honorable Mention | Cam Scott | Team United (NC) | 13.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 1.9 APG |
| All-EYBL Honorable Mention | Kayvaun Mulready | City Rocks (NY) | 12.7 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.7 SPG |
| All-EYBL Honorable Mention | Damarius Owens | City Rocks (NY) | 14.5 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 1.1 APG |
| All-EYBL Honorable Mention | Caleb Wilson | Georgia Stars | 14.8 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 3.1 APG, 1.8 BPG, 1.4 SPG |
| All-EYBL Honorable Mention | Dallas Thomas | Brad Beal Elite (MO) | 10.8 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 1.1 APG |
| All-EYBL Honorable Mention | Nojus Indrusaitis | MeanStreets (IL) | 12.7 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 2.4 APG |
| Award | Player | Team | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Underclass Honorable Mention | Trent Sisley | Indy Heat Gym Rats (IN) | 13.4 PPG, 58.0 FG%, 7.5 RPG, 1.1 APG |
| All-Underclass Honorable Mention | Jeremiah Fears | Brad Beal Elite (MO) | 9.4 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 3.3 APG |
| All-Underclass Honorable Mention | Jalen Haralson | Indy Heat Gym Rats (IN) | 11.3 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 4.1 APG |
| All-Underclass Honorable Mention | Ikenna Alozie | NY Renaissance | 9.4 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 2.4 APG |
| All-Underclass Honorable Mention | Jaion Pitt | Arizona Unity | 13.4 PPG, 61.6 FG%, 7.0 RPG, 1.4 APG, 1.5 SPG |
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