Top Performers: Peach Jam Finals
Russell Westbrook and Victor Oladipo made appearances for the 17U Final to wrap up the 2018 Peach Jam.
It was a packed house for the D.C. Team Takeover-Calfornia Team Why Not title game as Team Takeover won 96-78.
2019 IMG forward Armando Bacot earned the Peach Jam MVP with his 14-point, 14-rebound performance as he continues to show his old-school power forward game. Team Takeover finished the EYBL season an impressive 23-1.
In the 16U Final, Arkansas Woodz Elite beat Wisconsin Phenom U 80-69 while Houston Hoops slipped past New York Renaissance 67-63 to capture the 15U Final.
Russell Westbrook and Victor Oladipo love the @NikeEYB ball. @russwest44 @VicOladipo #peachjam pic.twitter.com/2NH7bu8jPA
— ᴊᴀᴋᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴘᴇʀ (@JakePerper) July 15, 2018
Here’s a look at the top performers from the Finals on Sunday.
17U Final: Team Takeover vs. Team Why Not
Hunter Dickinson (Virginia DeMatha Catholic/Team Takeover)
One of four 2020 athletes on the 17U Team Takeover squad, Hunter Dickinson was Mr. Reliable on Sunday alongside the 6’10” Bacot. With his team stretching the floor with smart sets that ended in open 3’s, Dickinson handled the paint and scored inside with his fluid feet and length. The 7’0″ Dickinson had 15 points on 7-of-10 shooting. He was highly impressive and there’s no doubt he’ll be sound at a high Division I program next fall.
Hunter Woods (California Pasadena/Team Why Not)
A 2018 unsigned senior, Hunter Woods was the best scoring threat whether that came from outside or in the paint for Team Why Not 17U in the final. Woods, a 6’6″ wing was getting inside with his brute strength and attacking time and time again. He’ll find a spot in Division I or at a high Division II because he’s simply too good of an athlete.
Justin Moore (Virginia DeMatha Catholic/Team Takeover)
With assistant coaches from Villanova on hand, Justin Moore shined at the highest level for his future school. He showed no emotion throughout the game, simply getting the job done alongside he’s steady team-oriented group. The 2019 DeMatha Catholic guard can shoot the ball at a high clip and at 6’4″, he’s able to mix it up defensively as well.
2019 Maryland DeMatha Catholic G Justin Moore buries the corner 3. @ttobasketball @nikeeyb @YooJustoo #peachjam pic.twitter.com/wQuVm1HwU0
— ᴊᴀᴋᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴘᴇʀ (@JakePerper) July 15, 2018
16U Final: Woodz Elite vs. Phenom U
Davonte Davis (Arkansas Lighthouse/Woodz Elite)
Davonte Davis is a lightning bolt on the floor. The 6’4″ combo guard is a confident shooter and someone who likes to get scrappy and low defensively. The 2020 Arkansas Lighthouse guard has a chance to be a top-tier player in the country and he’s making noise for a really good 16U Woodz Elite program.
Desmond Polk (Nicolet Wisconsin/Phenom U)
If you ask the Phenom U coaches about this final, they won’t be too pleased with the all-around performance. However, there was a serious bright spot in 2020 Nicolet Wisconsin guard Desmond Polk. The 6’4″ guard makes the smart play instead of the risky one. He’s a team player, who gets up and down the court quickly, loves to slip past defenders on lay-ins and shoot the 3-ball.
Chris Moore (Arkansas West Memphis/Woodz Elite)
A 6’6″ powering and athletic forward, 2020 Arkansas West Memphis’s Chris Moore was being compared to Charles Barkley by college coaches I chatted with prior to the 16U Final. Moore is aggressive, fighting for boards and putting his body on the line on both ends of the floor. His dunks are all strength from his upper body (watch the video below).
Pure authority right here on the one-handed slam by 2020 Arkansas West Memphis F Chris Moore. @woodzelitebball @NikeEYB @ChrisMo2020 @prephoops #peachjam pic.twitter.com/sQ1jR1YHH5
— ᴊᴀᴋᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴘᴇʀ (@JakePerper) July 15, 2018
15U Final: Houston Hoops vs Renaissance 15U Final
Brandon Weston (Illinois Lake Forest/Renaissance)
One of the top 2021 players I saw this weekend, New York Lake Forest’s Brandon Weston was attacking over and over and willing to take contact like a mature player. He’s a highly impressive physical forward with guard-like abilities. The 6’5″ athlete switches hands on transition on lay-ins with ease. Weston boxes out, hustles for boards and has a noticeably high IQ.
2021 Lake Forest F Brandon Weston is a flat out athlete. Way to absorb the contact. @nyrhoops @BWest233 #peachjam pic.twitter.com/odPFCiztxt
— ᴊᴀᴋᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴘᴇʀ (@JakePerper) July 15, 2018
Devon Martin (Texas West Mesquite/Houston Hoops)
Not the most polished shooter but Devon Martin is one of a heck of an attacker who uses all his body and length to get inside. The 2021 West Mesquite forward can box out with ease and get up and down the court on the break (VIDEO). He got fouled on a drive to the basket with 1.8 seconds to try to tie the game and proved to be a clutch free throw shooter then and in overtime. At 6’5″, Martin is a top two-sport athlete in the state playing football as well.
TJ Morris (New York Christ The King/Renaissance)
2021 Christ The King’s TJ Morris is a lethal shooter who is best off the quick feed but he can create his own shot. At 6’2″, he’s a strong guard who gets good arc on his shot and uses his blazing speed is an asset on both ends. The ceiling is high for Morris as he plays with a chip on shoulder game in and game out.
2021 Christ The King G TJ Morris with the moves and the triple. Sweet play. @nyrhoops @NikeEYB #peachjam pic.twitter.com/JaA8n2P4vQ
— ᴊᴀᴋᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴘᴇʀ (@JakePerper) July 15, 2018