Dallas EYBL: Player Recaps
DALLAS — The third session of the EYBL brought elite production from the top talent in the state. After spending the weekend at Drive Nation, Brandon Jenkins highlights the players who stood out with a few of their performances on the circuit:…
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Continue ReadingDALLAS — The third session of the EYBL brought elite production from the top talent in the state. After spending the weekend at Drive Nation, Brandon Jenkins highlights the players who stood out with a few of their performances on the circuit:
Jamal Shead | 6’1” | PG | Drive Nation | 2020
In his first spring of playing EYBL basketball, Shead has impressively established himself as one of the best facilitators on the circuit. He has no problem getting by his initial defender and exposing the defense with his ability to make the right find. The balanced lead guard has been extremely productive in his last two sessions and will be placed into top-five consideration for the next ranking update. After Session III concluded, Shead decided to end his recruitment and commit to the University of Houston.
Tramon Mark | 6’5” | SG | Houston Hoops | 2020
Shead’s future college teammate was also productive for his squad throughout the weekend. Mark had a solid weekend doing what he does best, which is scoring the basketball. But he also showed that he is underrated as a passer. He had a few games where he dished out five or more assists. If he habituates his ability to make the extra pass instead of forcing an ill-advised jumper, expect for more exceptional passing performances from the number one shooting guard in the 2020 class.
Deuce Fatheree | 6’8” | C | Houston Hoops | 2021
In my time of covering Texas high school basketball (2 years), I do not think I have seen a football player as talented as Fatheree is on the hardwood. He has great soft hands that he uses to catch entry passes and finish inside. The five-star lineman was unstoppable on the low block in the game vs. Team Melo. He used his quick drop step spin move to score when he was fed the rock. Fatheree will definitely be one who will be playing on Sundays, but schools are respecting his ability as a ball player. Houston and Oklahoma State have extended basketball scholarship offers to the dual-sport athlete.
Arthur Kaluma | 6’7” | SF | Houston Hoops | 2021
In what has been a quiet spring, the number one ranked player finally showed why he was highly regarded by our staff in his last two games of the session. Kaluma’s motor and versatility came alive as he was securing the ball off the glass and looking to make plays on the offensive end. He finished the weekend with two double-doubles and helped his squad earn a Peach Jam berth. TCU and Texas Tech have shown a lot of interest in the four-star forward.