2024 Recruiting: Nike EYBL Peach Jam

[superjohn]

Jeff Goodman on Twitter: "Never thought I would see the day when arguably the top two high school basketball players in the country hail from New England, but that might be the case. AJ Dybantsa - Massachusetts Cooper Flagg - Maine Two of the best high school players I’ve seen in the last 20 years." / Twitter

 

[NCHuskie919]

Jeff Goodman on Twitter: "Never thought I would see the day when arguably the top two high school basketball players in the country hail from New England, but that might be the case. AJ Dybantsa - Massachusetts Cooper Flagg - Maine Two of the best high school players I’ve seen in the last 20 years." / Twitter

duck* it would be nice just to get one, man.

 

[Huskyforlife]

I think it’s safe to say if Dan lands this kid, we’re building a statue or re naming a street near gampel.

 

[UofCT]

Any video of the Hurley interview?

 

[auror]

Peach Jam championships
2pm: Flagg vs. the Boozers rematch.
4pm: Ngongba/Abraham/Harris/Freeman vs. Stokes/Sherrell/Mobley/Perry

 

[Storrs South]

Any video of the Hurley interview?

I can't find the replay of it anywhere, I will keep looking and see if I can grab it

 

[navery12]

 

[husky429]

Ngongba with the and-1 3... assist from his cousin.

This is a fun game. Couple of shooters going nuts and the energy/team play is much better than a normal AAU game.

 

[Tommyboy]

This game is crazy right now.

 

[Mr. French]

Getting intense! 2 good teams, Vegas has some ballers.

The second I turned it on Nnongba hit a 3 and 1 (missed FT) and announcers talked about his physicality and finesse combo.

 

[navery12]

Had never watched Abraham before, only seen the comments here so was going in with low expectations. Obviously a very small sample but he seems like a solid role player

 

[husky429]

Had never watched Abraham before, only seen the comments here so was going in with low expectations. Obviously a very small sample but he seems like a solid role player

Passing is a little better today--actually got a couple of assists. Has had 2 assists in the 6 games he's played all week before this. Good to see him playing well in the biggest game yet.

Just had a nice little right hand drive.

Announcer just said that he's already made up his mind but hasn't publically announced yet. Thinking it must be the good guys.

Edit: I'm pretty impressed with Ngongba and Abraham's screening this game. Working well together on that at the 4/5.

 

[husky429]

3 nice buckets and a block for Ngongba to start the half.

Abraham bricked a couple shots and had a pretty horrible transition drive. Solid defense all around though and staying involved on offense.

Ngongba not making the best decisions guarding the post and got benched.

 

[husky429]

Abraham with the best game I've seen from him. Just banged a corner 3 and has 7/2/3

Ngongba with a clutch drawn charge and a 2 at the other end to really put the game away.

 

[husky429]

Team Takeover wins the title.

Ngongba: 11/5/3 on 5/6 shooting

Abraham: 7/2/3 on 3/6 shooting.

 

[BGesus4]

Team Takeover wins the title.

Ngongba: 11/5/3 on 5/6 shooting

Abraham: 7/2/3 on 3/6 shooting.

For 11 and 5 , I thought Ngongba looked like a pretty dominant big

 

[sdrouin]

This is a Kentucky beat writer, sure UK fans love this lol

 

[superjohn]

I've watched a tremendous amount of the Peach Jam. These are the best of the best kids in the country and the best of the best AAU teams in the country. Flagg and Dybantsa are incredible young talents but with the top veteran AAU teams I'm not seeing great teams and great talent. Certainly not like what I've seen in many past years. Some of those NY and NJ teams from the 90's would absolutely murder these teams.

 

[HooperScooper]

I've watched a tremendous amount of the Peach Jam. These are the best of the best kids in the country and the best of the best AAU teams in the country. Flagg and Dybantsa are incredible young talents but with the top veteran AAU teams I'm not seeing great teams and great talent. Certainly not like what I've seen in many past years. Some of those NY and NJ teams from the 90's would absolutely murder these teams.

New England media pretty happy that 2 of the best high school players in the country are here.

Maine's Cooper Flagg, Brockton's AJ Dybantsa among biggest standouts at Nike's Peach Jam showcase

A pair of local 16-year-olds became viral sensations after strong performances at one of the top high school basketball tournaments.

www.boston.com

 

[Umami Zen]

New England media pretty happy that 2 of the best high school players in the country are here.

Maine's Cooper Flagg, Brockton's AJ Dybantsa among biggest standouts at Nike's Peach Jam showcase

A pair of local 16-year-olds became viral sensations after strong performances at one of the top high school basketball tournaments.

www.boston.com

Pretty cool that both guys will probably be kicking tires(OVs) in Storrs before they make their final CBB decisions..

 

[HailUConn]

Are they a package deal? They play great together!

 

[pj]

Are they a package deal? They play great together!

Darren Harris looks good in that video.

 

[NJHoops]

 

[husky99]

Are they a package deal? They play great together!

Yes

 

[superjohn]

Yes

So we're getting Ngongba too, noice!

 

[husky429]

Are they a package deal? They play great together!

Ngongba is going to be a really, really good college player. He's the kind of kid who looks dominant just scoring 11 points because he's 1) so efficient and 2) His man can't leave him on the 3-point line or at the rim... just his presence makes things so much easier for the guards. Doubling or helping anywhere on the floor is a risk for the opposing big.

Next step for Ngongba is going to be continuing to focus on his conditions, strength and diet, and building out his shooting package.

This was my favorite game I've seen from Abraham. Made some good decisions, passed well, defended with energy and effort. Looked like a player.

 

[superjohn]

Ngongba is going to be a really, really good college player. He's the kind of kid who looks dominant just scoring 11 points because he's 1) so efficient and 2) His man can't leave him on the 3-point line or at the rim... just his presence makes things so much easier for the guards. Doubling or helping anywhere on the floor is a risk for the opposing big.

Next step for Ngongba is going to be continuing to focus on his conditions, strength and diet, and building out his shooting package.

This was my favorite game I've seen from Abraham. Made some good decisions, passed well, defended with energy and effort. Looked like a player.

Ngongba reminds me of a poor man's Elton Brand.

On3 has him listed at 215 lbs., he looks like he's 260 lbs.

 

[BGesus4]

Ngongba reminds me of a poor man's Elton Brand.

On3 has him listed at 215 lbs., he looks like he's 260 lbs.

Yeah great use of his body and great hands

 

[husky429]

Ngongba reminds me of a poor man's Elton Brand.

On3 has him listed at 215 lbs., he looks like he's 260 lbs.

More recent updates have him at 235/240.

 

[Umami Zen]

Abraham has a good head on his shoulders/BBIQ.. Knows where he needs to be in flow of game ..Right place/right time kind of player. Not as explosive as Howard but still a plus athlete.. A winner and great teammate. Always good to have guys like him on the roster.