Becoming an athlete is no easy task, hours upon hours spent in sweaty gyms, early morning shootarounds or even missing prom. As with most things, it is truly a process that begins way before top level players are even recognized by scouts, coaches or teammates. At Elite Basketball Circuit, our team sees a range of players from high level seniors vying for a collegiate scholarship to 8 year olds trying to make a layup. With sold-out camps every year since 2015, EBC in partnership with Grassroots 365 and Open Gym Premier has highlighted some of the players who the team has been watching since dominating at the youth level. Welcome to Then and Now: An EBC Series!
Evan Mobley
First Camp: BILJAAC 2015
Evaluation: Long athlete who handles the ball well for his size. Nice touch around the basket. Plays every position.
Paolo Banchero
First Camp: BILJAAC 2014
Evaluation: Very talented guard with great size and skill, Offensively, does a good job at attacking the rim while being tough on the boards. Very high potential player.
Josh Christopher
First Camp: BILJAAC 2015
Evaluation: Can take over a game at any time. Solid offensive mind set. High talent level with ability to create plays for him and his teammates. Deceptive ballhandler. Good motor.
Testing Results:
| Standing Reach | Max Vertical Jump | Max Vertical Touch | 10-Second Foot Quickness |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7’4” | 23 | 9’3 | 20 |
Ziaire Williams
Evaluation: Athletic player who has great length. Skilled on offense. Versatile player with high IQ. Attacks the basket well and is a presence inside.
Testing Results:
| Standing Reach | 3/4 Court Sprint | Max Vertical Jump | Lane Agility Drill | Lateral Lane Drill | Max Vertical Touch | Standing Vertical Jump | 10-Second Foot Quickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8’0” | 3.48 | 28 | 11.53 | 10.38 | 10’4 | 24.7 | 20 |
TyTy Washington
First Camp: BILJAAC 2014
Evaluation:Attacks the basket at will and really good playmaker. Strong, physical player. Gets to the rim at will and finishes with both hands effectively. Great basketball savvy, physically dominates other players going to the rim.
Strengths:
- Mid-Range
- Attitude
- Coachability
Jaime Jaquez
First Camp: BILJAAC 2014
Evaluation: Versatile player handles the ball exceptionally well for his given height and can get to the rim fairly easily. Excellent athlete with a nice skillset. Has ability to put the ball on the floor and get to the basket and hit from midrange.
Johnny Juzang
First Camp: BILJAAC 2015
Evaluation: All around solid player. Total package on each end of the court. Smooth player with a knack for pulling up in the midrange and attacking the basket.
Jared McCain
First Camp: BILJAAC 2015
Evaluation:All around solid guard, Great vision in the open court.
Evaluation:A heady point guard that looks to get his teammates involved. Very high basketball IQ.
Strengths:
- Ball Handling
- Slashing
- Passing
Testing Results:
| Standing Reach | 3/4 Court Sprint | Max Vertical Jump | Lane Agility Drill |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 4.2 | 18.5 | 12.4 |
