Nike EYBL May Live Period: Day 2 top performers

Indianapolis, Indiana – Day two of the NCAA live recruiting period is on Saturday. On3’s Jamie Shaw was courtside for Nike’s EYBL Circuit.

While the top performance from day one was easily Will Riley’s 42-point outburst, going 15-16 from the field, let’s discuss the top performers from the EYBL games I watched on day two.

On3 MVP: 5-star SF Jalen Haralson

Typically, it has been the connecting pieces that attract the production for Jalen Haralson. Today, however, the 6-foot-7 wing went and got it. He finished with 21 points and 37 points in his two showings. In the first game, Haralson finished 2-5 from three, comfortably knocking down the two on balance, with his feet set. Haralson moved the ball around well and he also rebounded his position. In the second job, Haralson did his best when absorbing contact and getting into the teeth of the defense. He finished 11-14 from the free throw line while knocking down 12-20 from the field. All-in-all, it was a dominating day that showcased what Haralson can be.

2. Five-Star Plus+ Tyran Stokes (2026)

This weekend, Tyran Stokes has played like a dominant alpha. He has had no issues being the man on the court and letting everyone know that he is just that. Stokes is a physical presence, despite playing up in age, the 6-foot-7 forward is explosive and he has a lot of natural strength on his frame. He played high above the rim which will pop on video. But where he was the most intriguing was his instincts in the passing lanes. He quickly turned defense into offense and rushed the passing lanes with a purpose. He finished his first game of the day with 25 points, going 2-2 from three.

3. 4-star G Shelton Henderson

There is a toughness that Shelton Henderson brings to the table that is undeniable. The 6-foot-5 guard has a gear that not many others on the court showed. It starts with his physicality. He defends across multiple positions, getting stops on the ball and deflections in the passing lanes. He is a good rebounder at his position and he can create and touch when asked to initiate in the half-court. Henderson finished his first game with 25 points, six assists, and eight rebounds. He was 11-19 from the field.

4. Five-Star Plus+ PF Cam Boozer

For the past three years with the Nightrydas program on Nike’s EYBL Circuit, Cam Boozer has consistently posted 20-point, 10-rebound stat lines. His first game on Saturday was no different as the son of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, posted a 21-point, 10-rebound game. His outputs are fundamental and efficient. He takes what he is given and utilizes excellent feel to be in the right spots. The ball moves with him and he is capable of handling, shooting, and passing in the half or the full court setting. Boozer’s team has won back-to-back Peach Jam championships and currently sits at 8-1, first place in their division.

5. Five-Star Plus+ SF AJ Dybantsa

AJ Dybantsa is the No. 1 player in the 2025 class, and he has shown why at Nike’s EYBL LIve Period stop this weekend. The 6-foot-8 wing has deep range with the ability to create, knock down shots, and play efficiently. In fact, that might be the biggest growth in Dybantsa’s game. He is a polished bucket-getter. He gets into the mid-post and utilizes his footwork and length to get clean looks. Dybantsa finished with a game-high 26 points in the Oakland Soldiers’ first game today.

6. 4-star PG Nyk Lewis

When it comes to playing at the point of attack, both on offense and on defense, few pressure it like Team Takeover’s Nyk Lewis. The 6-foot-0 point guard is a menace of an on-the-ball defender. He moves his feet with quickness and he plays physically with his hands. On the ball, Lewis has a crafty handle that mixes well with his quick first-step. The interesting step for Lewis today was the jump shot. He knocked down 2-3 from beyond the arc, stepping into both shots with confidence. In his second game of the day, the four-star finished with 19 points and four assists.

7. 4-star PG Acaden Lewis

It’s the feel that really pops for Acaden Lewis. The 6-foot-2 point guard plays with an excellent pace, probing the defense to get to his spots on the floor. He has a smooth jump shot which he uses as a threat to get defenders off balance. He plays well in space but has great balance in traffic where he utilizes a pull-up and floater. Lewis is not a bursty athlete, but he has excellent feel and footwork. He has done a good job in the past 12 months sliding from a scoring guard to more of a point guard. He finished with 18 points and three assists in his first game today.

8. 5-star PG Darius Acuff

Darius Acuff is not only playing with a lot of athleticism, he is playing with a lot of confidence. The 6-foot-0 lead guard has a quick first step that routinely gets him into the paint. Acuff carries deep range with the ability to step into a shot from 35 feet. He also has a naturally aesthetic floater that he uses on paint touches. Acuff finished his first game of the day with a game-high 29 points.

9. 3-star SG Jayden Forsythe

In an age where shooting weighs so much, 6-foot-5 off-guard Jayden Forsythe knocked down shots at a high clip. Carrying a strong frame with positional size and length, you notice Forsythe when he steps on the floor. The jump shot is smooth, he plays balanced and he takes it with confidence. The three-star with the Team Final program straight-line drove the rim and he handled the ball well in the open floor. He will need to continue developing the self-creation aspect, but the jump shooting was among the best in the gym on this day. He finished with a team-high 16 points, going 4-8 from three.

10. 4-star SG Darius Adams

Darius Adams has always been able to shoot the ball. It has been his superpower since the younger age groups. Now he is pushing 6-foot-5 and is developing a well-rounded game as a scorer. While being a solid athlete, he showcased pace and solid footwork to get himself clean looks in the halfcourt. He is a better straight-line athlete than his reputation suggests, went baseline and dunked on a player today. Adams is one who continues adding to his game and gets a little better each time you watch him.

11. 4-star SG Cameron Holmes

Cameron Holmes has an excellent feel, he always has. Where the strides have been taken are with the jump shot. The lefty has great size with good length and athletic fluidity. He processes well and is comfortable on the ball, playing efficiently and getting the ball to its spots. He is a valuable defender, with twitchy footwork and good timing in the passing lanes. But the jump shot was consistent here. The younger brother of Daron Holmes finished with a game-high 26 points, going 2-4 from three in AZ Unity’s game one win today.

12. 4-star SG Bryce James

Shooters shoot, and 6-foot-4 shooting guard Bryce James shot the ball very well today for his Strive for Greatness team. James, the son of NBA all-time leading scorer LeBron James, knocked down multiple spot threes in his team’s first game of the day, finishing 5-9 from the beyond the arc. James played with good balance and a quick and consistent release. He drifted well with the passer and let the ball go confidently. James had a team-high 21 points.

13. 3-star PF Mikey Wilkins

The best way to describe Mikey Wilkins is that he makes winning plays. Listed at 6-foot-8, Wilkins plays with a mixture of toughness and skill. He has a strong base and an excellent feel to go get the basketball. A unique aspect of his game is that you can run offense through him from multiple levels of the court. He is a quick processor with a natural passing touch. Wilkins is a below-the-rim athlete but can knock down a spot three, push the break, and rebound his position.

Other EYBL Day 2 Top Performers

Five-Star Plus+ SG Meleek Thomas (2025) brings an electricity to the floor when he steps on it. He is able to create space for his shot at each level of the half-court and has a quick and decisive handle to get open. He is a quick-twitch, explosive athlete with range to knock down shots. He finished with 18 points and three assists in the game one win today.

Five-Star Plus+ PF Caleb Wilson (2025) really shined on the defensive end. The 6-foot-9 forward is a good athlete, showcasing his length. Offensively he is still finding his footing after the switch to join Cam Boozer nad the Nightrydas. He finished with 16 points in their early win today. But defensively, he slid his feet well an showed excellent recovering timing. Wilson is rounding out his way in an intriguing manner.

Five-Star Plus+ G Brandon McCoy (2026) brings a dynamic game to the court. He is able to create an advantage off the bounce and find the spacing to get himself a clean look at the basket. He is toggling between playing the lead guard and off-guard roles with this AZ Unity 17u team, but he has consistently been able to find space. McCoy has great length and he defends the point of attack with a purpose.

4-star SG Kiyan Anthony (2025) continues to get better each time out. He is turning into a confident scorer, showing his shot-making prowess off the bounce and off the catch. He has range that extends beyond the arc and, while he is still developing his handle, he is comfortable with wo and three dribble pull ups.

4-star F Jaion Pitt (2025) brings something for you each time he steps on the floor. The productivity is simply through the roof, consistently. Pitt stands in the 6-foot-7 range and carries a reported 7-foot-0 wing span. He is a good rebounder and a versatile defender. The AZ Unity team did a good job of using him from multiple levels, letting him initiate or get downhill in straight lines. He finished his second game of the day with 19 points and four assists.

3-star SG Brandon Lee (2025) has scored the ball at a very high clip, the last two times I have watched him. The 6-foot-3 guard finished with 27 in his first game today knocking down three threes and going 10-11 from the free throw line. He plays with a lot of confidence and was able to get into his shot off the catch or the bounce.

3-star PF Dewayne Brown (Tennessee) is a high-floor, highly productive player. At 6-foot-9, he has soft hands and positions himself well for rebounds. He walls up well on defense and finished around the basket, over his left shoulder. Nice nose for production.Finished with 16 points and 9 rebounds in the morning win.

4-star SF Jacob Wilkins (Georgia) is a high-ceiling player with good length and explosive mobility. Wilkins, the son of Dominique Wilkins, has always been a high-flier, the shooting is where his confidence is grown. He knocked down four threes during his early morning game, the balance was good and the release was smooth. Still growing as a player, but things are starting to come together for him.

4-star SF Cam Ward (2025) played with an aggression today. The 6-foot-7 forward attacked in straight lines and he attacked the passing lanes. He finished with 20 points, going 8-13 from the field.

4-star G Hudson Greer (2025) is coming off a rough Friday night outing with a pair of bounce-back games that we have been accustomed to seeing from the 6-foot-6 wing. Greer is efficient at scoring the ball, comfortable with two or three dribbles and pulling up. He is a good athlete who will attack the rim in straight lines and is an effective off-ball cutter. He finished the game one win with 18 points, going 7-12 from the field.

4-star F Sebastian Williams-Adams (2025) brings an all-around effectiveness to the game. He is a switchable defender, finishes efficiently, and rebounds the ball. His rebounding and defense make for consistently positive plays. He finished his first game of the day with 17 points, going 8-12 from the field.

4-star SF Jackson Keith (2025) is a strong and physical forward. He gets to his spots, especially in the mid-range and he can create space to get a clean look. His team did a good job finding him mismatches and letting him create opportunities. The 6-foot-6 Keith finished with 20 points while going 9-11 from the free-throw line.

3-star PG Isaiah Denis (2025) has seen a pretty significant breakout over the past six or so months. The 6-foot-4 guard is comfortable on the ball and at his best playing north-south. The upside is what is so intriguing with Denis, the positional size and the sheer speed with the ball. Learning pace and solidifying the jump shot is next. The Team CP3 guard finished his second game of the day with 21 points, going 8-12 from the field.

4-star SF Chuck Love (2025) brings a very valuable three-and-D archetype to the floor and he is at his best when he leans into that skill set. Love has a great frame with the ability to guard multiple positions. He played his second game of the day with excellent balance and everything within two dribbles. Love had 18 points and four rebounds, going 8-11 from the field and 5-9 from three.

4-star G Kayden Mingo (2025) has taken a huge step forward over the past few months. Comfortable playing on or off the ball, Mingo handled well getting to his spots and he made shots from each level with touch and confidence. He finished with a team-high 25 points, going 10-15 from the field in PSA Cardinals’ first game today.

4-star SF Sadiq White (2025) is a supreme athlete with fluidity and explosion. That is what a lot of his production comes from. He is a good defender, can slide his feet on the perimeter and is a solid weak side rim protector. He rebounded the ball well and stretched his legs in transition. While will need to continue working on his perimeter skills, but he finished with a 12-point, 12-rebound, 4-assist, 2-block double-double in Team United’s first game.

4-star PF Xzavion Mitchell (Iowa State) simply produces. Each time out, the 6-foot-7 forward finds his way into points through his feel for being around the play. Mitchell is a solid athlete with excellent hands and touch. He has good feel for the game which puts him in positive positions often. And he absorbs contact and can stretch it out little. He led the way in scoinrg, again, with 17 points.