Strictly BBall Newsletter 11

EYBL Scholastic Showcase Recap, Player of the Week, and more!

Which stars shined out in Vegas?

by Griffin Greenberg on December 16

The EYBL Scholastic Showcase highlighted the past week’s HS basketball schedule with top teams opening for the NBA In-Season Tournament in Las Vegas. Check out more on the event below, as well as our player of the week, an underrated player, and a recruitment update!

THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES

Nike EYBL Scholastic Showcase Recap

by Griffin Greenberg 

The NBA and Nike partnered up to launch the EYBL Scholastic Showcase in Las Vegas with top teams like Montverde Academy, Link Academy, and more playing in Nevada to open for the NBA In-Season Tournament. Check out the top games from the event!

Montverde Academy (FL) vs. Link Academy (MO)

Montverde and Link played at T-Mobile arena the night before the NBA In-Season Tournament championship game. Texas commit and Link guard Tre Johnson shined on one of the biggest stages, scoring 25 points and knocking down 6 of 8 threes. 5-star Derik Queen of Montverde had a huge game scoring 20 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. His free throw shooting in the 4th quarter sealed the deal for a 12-point Montverde victory in response to Link’s late comeback attempt. Baylor commit Rob Wright III scored 16 points and had 6 assists. Duke commit Cooper Flagg had 15 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 steals. Indiana commit Liam McNeeley had 14 points.

AZ Compass Prep (AZ) vs. IMG Academy (FL)

AZ Compass upset the No. 7 ranked team in IMG Academy out at the Vegas Nike event with a 17-pt win. The Dragons from Arizona played big, doing a ton of damage inside, scoring 50 points in the paint. 4-star Oregon commit Vyctorius Miller got to his spots and led the way with 21 points and 5 rebounds, Luke Bamgboye looked impressive being an interior force on each end to finish with 6 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks, and Sammie Yeanay finished with 13 points and 6 rebounds.

Veritas Academy (CA) vs. Orangeville Prep (CAN)

This exciting matchup had 17 lead changes and ended with Veritas Prep getting to the line in the 4th quarter to seal it. Despite shooting 38% from the field and 16.7% from three, Veritas was effective in forcing turnovers as Orangeville finished with 18. Zion Paleo and Kuai Alier Deng both led the way for Veritas with 14 points and 3 steals each.

Montverde Academy (FL) vs. AZ Compass Prep (AZ)

5-star Georgia commit Asa Newell was a problem from the start of this one as he propelled Montverde to a 17-point lead at the half with 12 points, 4 rebounds and 3 blocks. AZ Compass would hold the nation’s top team to 2-12 shooting in the 3rd quarter and even cut the lead to 6 in the 4th thanks to some crafty plays by top-25 junior Jeremiah Fears who finished with 13 points and 5 rebounds and back-to-back and-ones by Sammie Yeanay who had 12 points and 9 rebounds. Montverde would respond late, moving fast up the court for some inside baskets to close it. Newell finished with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Cooper Flagg had 12 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks, and Derik Queen had 12 points and 7 rebounds.

Strictly BBall Player of Week

by Griffin Greenberg 

Christian Anderson - 25 PPG, 4 APG

Anderson had a big week for Oak Hill Academy, with his best performance coming in an EYBL Scholastic game against Legacy Early College where he scored 34 points (13-17 FG and 7-9 from three). Anderson couldn’t miss against Legacy, showing how he’s one of the best shooters in the country. The Michigan commit is currently the second-highest leading scorer in EYBL Scholastic with 19.3 PPG. He’ll continue to be a key piece for an Oak Hill squad that has a lot of notable players and can make some loud noise nationally.

Strictly BBall Underrated Player Profile

by Griffin Greenberg 

Miles Sadler - Canyon International Academy

The 2026 guard on CIA will see his name grow bigger and bigger in the national scene over the next few years. Sadler is an explosive guard that impacts games with his shot-making, quickness, and playmaking. He has a great feel for the game and is among the best young guards on the offensive end. Watch out for Miles Sadler over the years!

Miles has picked up early offers from schools like Arizona State, Weber State, and Cal State Northridge.

Recruitment Recap

Commitments

Class of 2024 5-star Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, NJ) guard Dylan Harper has committed to Rutgers.

Class of 2025 4-star Father Tolton (Columbia, MO) guard Aaron Rowe has committed to Missouri.

Commitment dates

Class of 2024 5-star forward Derrion Reid is set to announce his college decision between Alabama, Florida State and Georgia on December 22nd.

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