Held in Phoenix at The Phhacility, the EIBC Finals brought no shortage of talent, media, and college coaches to the Cactus State. Ultimately, Red Rock Academy (Las Vegas) was crowned the inaugural EIBC Champions, finishing the 2023-24 campaign with a 24-2 record, including a 14-0 record in EIBC play that saw them matched up against teams with D1 talent each outing.

Throughout the 16 teams, talent was abundant, but here are six players who separated themselves from the pack with their play at the EIBC Finals:

Jevon Yapi, 6’1, PG, Red Rock Academy (NV), 2025
Simply put, Jevon Yapi is a winner. After already having won a Nevada state title with Durango High School, he was the catalyst for Red Rock Academy’s undefeated title run in the inaugural EIBC season. The Vegas Elite guard is a serious shooter with deep range, has legit court savvy, and showed the ability to be both a playmaker as well as a scorer. Not coincidentally, Yapi received a D1 offer from High Point shortly after his EIBC campaign and will be a lead guard to watch this spring in the EYBL.

Arafan Diane, 7’0, C, Dynastie Prep (CAN), 2026
As far as helping themselves nationally, there wasn’t anyone who placed themselves more on the map nationally in the EIBC than Arafan Diane. The native of Guinea is a bit of an old school big man, but that doesn’t change the sheer dominance that he has on the game. He is unbelievable finishing through contact with both hands, showed great touch on his jumper out to mid-range, and was a game changing defender with his ability to wall up. Diane will be running with Iowa United on the Adidas circuit and has recently been ranked in the top-50 of the national 2026 rankings by various scouting services.

Jovan Milicevic, 6’9, PF/C, Canyon International Academy (AZ), 2024
Perhaps the most talented offensive player in the EIBC, Jovan Milicevic showed the full bag for CIA in the EIBC Finals. The Canadian big man is a lights out shooter who creates separation with his crafty play, awkward change of pace, and ability to use his frame to dislodge defenders once making contact. Jovan will step in as the best offensive threat for Richard Pitino in New Mexico’s 2024 recruiting class.

Josiah Sanders, 6’4, PG/SG, Colorado Prep (CO), 2025
A name that has been well known in Colorado for a while now, Josiah Sanders put himself on the national radar with his play this past season in the EIBC. The 6-foot-4 combo guard was virtually unstoppable with his change of speed and ability to finish through contact, culminating with his 37 point, 9 rebound, 7 assist showing against ABC Prep (NM). Sanders has picked up offers from Arizona State, Seattle, and San Diego with his play over the past few weeks in the EIBC and is carrying no shortage of momentum into the AAU season.

Katrelle “KT” Harmon, 6’5, SG, BFL Prep (WA), 2026
The best player in the state of Washington put on a show as a sophomore for BFL Prep, and the experience that he gained playing varsity from his middle school days was evident in the EIBC. Katrelle was much more confident as a facilitator, showing the ability to impact the game as a playmaker, while also maintaining his presence as a deadly scoring threat. Harmon finished up the year for BFL Prep with ridiculous averages of 27.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 6.9 assists while playing both backcourt spots.

Diggy Griffin, 6’5, SG/SF, Rosemary Anderson (OR), 2025
It was my first time seeing Diggy Griffin, and I walked away undoubtedly knowing that he has a home at the D1 level. The lanky wing had a downright automatic pullup off the bounce, possessed no shortage of confidence as a scorer, and brought positional versatility on the defensive end.

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Founded by BFL Prep head coach Barry Jones, the EIBC provides a platform that offers not just convenience, but elite competition for prep schools throughout the nation. Rather than traveling across the country to play just one or two games, the EIBC offers programs the opportunity to play four games in four days each month at one central location throughout the country. Additionally, it makes things far easier for players to get exposure from both college coaches and scouts since there are more than a dozen legit prep schools all under one roof. The first session was hosted by Colorado Prep just outside of Denver, and did not disappoint in terms of talent.

Here are some of the players who certainly raised their stock from session one:

Arafan Diane, 7’0, C, Dynastie Institute (CAN), 2026
A player who I hadn’t seen prior to the event, Arafan Diane showed that he is undoubtedly one of the best traditional centers that high school basketball has to offer. Owning a massive frame and long arms, Diane uses every bit of his 7-foot body to physically wear down defenders, has an incredibly soft touch finishing around the rim, and showed great IQ making decisions out of double teams. Arafan led Guinea to the 2023 FIBA Africa 16u championship with dominant averages of 17 points, 17 rebounds, four assists and three blocks per game and is certainly carrying over that type of production in the EIBC.

Jalik Dunkley, 6’7, SF, Canyon International Academy (AZ), 2024
Arguably the best athlete in the event, Jalik Dunkley changed the game on both ends of the floor with his jaw dropping bounce. The super agile athlete used his fluidity to defend all over the hardwood, was near impossible to stop going downhill, and showed glimpses as a spot up three point shooter. Dunkley is considered by some to be the best wing in Canada’s 2024 class and is a no brainer high major prospect.

Tristan Beckford, 6’5, SF, Hillcrest Prep (AZ), 2025
The most explosive athlete in the junior class that the EIBC brought to the table was definitely Tristan Beckford. The Canadian swingman is an elite cutter, utilizes his 40-plus inch vertical on both ends of the floor, and really knows how to pick his spots offensively. Putting up performances of 18 PTS/15 REB, 19 PTS/11 REB/3 STL/3 BLKS, and 20 PTS/8 REB/5 ASST/3 STL throughout the weekend against elite competition, it is easy to see why Beckford will soon be one of the hottest names in Arizona’s 2025 class.

JoJo Muyo, 5’10, PG, Edge School (CAN), 2024
The most outstanding player for session one of the EIBC, JoJo Muyo certainly showed that he could hold his own against many of the nation’s best. The super speedy point guard averaged 20.7 points and 6.4 assists for an Edge Prep team that went 4-0 throughout the weekend. Playing in both the EIBC and The Grind Session will offer no shortage of exposure for Muyo, who is still wide open in terms of recruitment.

Deshawn Gory, 6’6, SG, Red Rock Academy (NV), 2025
DeShawn Gory brought one of the more electric single game performances to the EIBC, dropping 28 points (6 3PT), six rebounds, and three assists in limited minutes in a big Red Rock Academy win. The lanky swingman is a very confident shooter, shows promise as a facilitator for others, and doesn’t appear to be done growing. Still floating a bit under the radar, the Cali native is assuredly a name that you will see associated with high major programs sooner rather than later.

Linus Holmstrom, 6’3, SG, Colorado Prep (CO), 2024
Another International prospect who I hadn’t heard of who really stood out was Swedish guard Linus Holmstrom of Colorado Prep. An electric shooter with his feet set, Holmstrom also showed that he has an explosive first step and is a really nice straight line driver if you close out on him too hard. Starting for Sweden’s 18U National Team, Holmstrom already has quite the reputation in Europe and is beginning to cultivate one here in the states at Colorado Prep.

Christian Jones, 5’11, PG, BFL Prep (WA), 2025
One of the faster lead guards that the EIBC brought to the table, Christian Jones was the catalyst for BFL Prep. While he may not be the biggest guy, Jones was essential creating shot opportunities for his BFL teammates with his innate ability to not only get into the paint, but also maintain a presence on the floor as a 3-point threat himself. The Houston native runs with JL3 on the EYBL circuit and already holds numerous D1 offers.

Adrien Isaac, 6’11, C, Hillcrest Prep (AZ), 2027
One of the youngest players to see considerable time in the EIBC, Adrien Isaac showed why there has been considerable buzz surrounding him on the West Coast. The lefty has outstanding touch facing the basket, is an intriguing passer, and showed he can finish above the rim against older competition. Isaac already owns an offer from Arizona State and is one of the better 2027 bigs on the West Coast.

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Enter the EIBC.

Founded by BFL Prep head coach Barry Jones, the EIBC provides a platform that offers not just convenience, but elite competition for schools throughout the nation. Rather than traveling across the country to play just one of two games, the EIBC offers programs the opportunity to play four games in four days each month at one central location throughout the country. Additionally, it makes things far easier for players to get exposure from both college coaches and scouts since there are more than a dozen legit prep schools all under one roof. The first session was hosted by Colorado Prep just outside of Denver, and did not disappoint in terms of talent.

Jason Asemota, 6’8, SF/PF, Hillcrest Prep (AZ), 2024
The most dominant scorer of the EIBC Session I was undoubtedly Jason Asemota of Hillcrest Prep. Standing a legit 6-foot-8, the consensus top-25 scorer showed that he’s the prototype for a new age forward in today’s game. The Boston native is a deadly 3-point shooter with his feet set (hit seven 3PT in one half), has shown promise defending multiple positions on the floor, and seemingly finds a way to hang nearly 30 points on the board every time he touches the floor. Headed to Baylor next year, Asemota has the size and talent to be an immediate impact player from the second he touches down in Waco.

JJ Mandaquit, 6’1, PG, Utah Prep (UT), 2025
Some guys play checkers whereas others play chess, and JJ Mandaquit is definitely a chess player. The headiest guard we saw at the EIBC, Mandaquit saw the game one pass ahead, utilized a change of speed to throw defenses off constantly, and made unique finishes off the wrong leg throughout the weekend. The USA Basketball lead guard is the next Filipino-American product to make a splash and will have his choice of virtually any school in the country.

Jovan Milicevic, 6’9, PF/C, Canyon International Academy (AZ), 2024
One of my favorite players to watch throughout the weekend was Jovan Milicevic, a Canadian big who produces at an absurd rate. Certainly not the most athletic player in the EIBC, Jovan offers a feathery touch to the 3-point line, uses his sturdy body to create separation for his scoring moves on the block, and is a great positional rebounder. Toss in the fact that he can be used as a playmaking post player and you see why New Mexico locked up the Canadian big man early in the signing period.

Christian Gilliland, 6’2, PG/SG, Albuquerque Prep (NM), 2025
A player who I hadn’t seen prior to the event, Christian Gilliland was the most athletic guard that the EIBC had to offer. The Memphis native is a strong guard who can finish over the top of the defense with either hand, is an explosive slasher, and proved to be a really nice on ball defender. The Gateway Basketball Club combo guard will undoubtedly be one of the biggest stock risers that the EIBC has to offer.

Paul Osaruyi, 6’9, PF, Canyon International Academy (AZ), 2027
While he didn’t put up huge numbers throughout the weekend, Paul Osaruyi left no doubt that he’s one of the nation’s elite players in the class of 2027. Blessed with an outstanding frame, the Canadian big man showed promising range as a 3-point shooter and changed the game on both ends of the floor with his freakish athleticism. Having made a huge impact for the Canadian U-16 team, Osaruyi has firmly established himself in the conversation for the top player in the class of 2027.

Cole Bekkering, 6’5, SG, Edge Prep (CAN), 2025
As far as straight snipers are concerned, Cole Bekkering firmly established himself as one of the premier shooters in the class of 2025 at the EIBC. He can shoot it on the move going either way, has a quick release, and has no shortage of confidence shooting the ball from NBA range. Bekkering has also made a huge impact in the NorthPoleHoops National Prep Association in Canada, showing his impact on both sides of the border.

Josiah Sanders, 6’4, PG/SG, Colorado Prep (CO), 2025
One of the more physical guards in the EIBC, Josiah Sanders used his strong frame to consistently finish through contact all weekend long for Colorado Prep. The lefty owns a great change of pace, is a sneaky athlete, and utilizes his strength to defend a number of positions on the defensive end. Already owning an offer from Northern Colorado, their staff was in attendance to watch Sanders again throughout the weekend.

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