Nike EYBL Session 3 (Indy) Top Performers

Cooper Zachary (2027) 5’9 PG  Indy Heat/Fishers (IN)
Zachary is a name I had heard about before Sunday but did not get a chance to see. There’s a reason he is one of Indiana’s best 2027 prospects. The Fishers HS product demonstrated true lead guard qualities running the offense and orchestrating into sets. Zachary’s handle was crisp, tight, and controlled against ball pressure. He was not phased by pressure whether it be higher pressure on the volleyball line or in attack mode. Confident shooter off the dribble and showed glimpses of knocking down college range 3’s.

Isaiah Hill  (2027) 6’9 C  Indy Heat/Pike (IN)
Hill immediately caught my eye with his wiry but lengthy frame. Towered over opposing bigs in the game I caught. Hill moved well not just in the post but outside the paint when forced. Confident with the ball on the floor. Had a few glimpses of some inside-out potential with shooting capabilities on the perimeter. Hill already has the size and as he fills in his frame, will be a priority guy to watch out of Indiana.

Nasir Anderson (2027) 6’2 PG  Georgia Stars/Savannah Country Day (GA)
Anderson might have been the best 15U player I watched Sunday. The southpaw PG created problems for Indy Heat defense with his physical frame and dribble drives. Anderson excelled in pick-and-roll, setting up the screen and attacking hard. Hit the roll guy several times, but impressed more with his vision as a whole. Completed skip passes consistently and drew defenders out of help thanks to his explosive attacks. Anderson set up everyone around him thanks to this and gave the Stars some easier points in the paint.

Peter Julius (2028) 6’8 PF  Georgia Stars(15U)
Julius was impressive to me from the get go. Long, athletic PF. True glass issue. Offensively, contested for boards and defensively contested shots. If Julius couldn’t get a rebound, poked and swatted loose balls to guards on the perimeter. Got involved defensively every play getting a hand up or rotating on help-side to intimidate the opposing player. The most notable part? Julius is playing up as he is only a 2028. As Julius fine tunes some of his interior play, he could be one of the better prospects in Georgia and a priority target in a few years.

Tyler Kropp (2025) 6’8 PF  All Ohio Red/Olentangy Liberty (OH)
Kropp continues to rise with his play this Spring. After watching him impress at several tournaments so far this year, Sunday provided an opportunity to see Kropp perform against some of the best competition in the country. And boy did he perform. Beat bigger players on 50/50 balls on the glass. Agile and mobile for his size, Kropp moved well both in open floor and possessing the ball on the block. With a 6’9 and 6’10 defender on him, Kropp’s footwork and patience setting up shots allowed him to score over defenders with floaters and pump-and-pivot moves on the block. Kropp picked up an offer from Vermont post-event and should continue to see more schools show interest.

Cameron Boozer (2025) 6’9 PF  Nightrydas Elite/Columbus (FL)
Boozer is considered one of the nation’s best 2025 prospects. I saw him play for his Columbus team at the Chipotle Nationals, but seeing him with Nightrydas gave me a more clear picture of why he is considered one of the best. Massive frame and length, Boozer demands amended defensive pressure. Too quick for post guys to guard outside the paint. Too lengthy and gets shots over smaller defenders if given the space. Boozer impressed specifically as a rim-runner against All Ohio Red. Consistently found the paint with the ball in hand. Defensively was beaten a few times on the block with post moves, but nonetheless has the framework to defend bigs at the next level. 

Caleb Wilson (2025) 6’10 PF  Nightrydas Elite/Holy Innocent’s (GA)
While the Boozer twins draw most of the attention for the Nightrydas team, Wilson in turn fills the gaps. Towering at 6’10, Wilson has the length to excel at the next level and a confident handle. Mismatch for bigs due to his quicker possessions. Did struggle a bit when a smaller defender switched onto him. With Cam Boozer being the primary interior player, Wilson did play more on the wing in the game I watched. Regardless, he has already attracted interest from multiple blue blood programs and likely will be playing as a stretch 4 in college.

Brady Koehner (2025) 6’9 SF  Indy Heat/Cathedral (IN)
Koehner had one of the better defensive performances against Team WhyNot. A wiry wing, Koehner showed springiness with some weak side rotations that resulted in blocks going into the stands. Smart defender not drawing fouls and utilized his longer arms to disrupt or deflect shots/passes. I did not get to see much of Koehner offensively due to the guard play being the primary offense for Indy Heat. But Koehner played confidently on the wing and took care of the ball/played into the offensive flow. 

Jalen Haralson (2025) 6’7 PG  Indy Heat/La Lumiere (IN)
Definition of a “big guard” should contain a photo of Haralson. Standing at 6’7, he is one of the truest big guards you will find. Even with his size, Haralson moves quickly and runs the floor and offense in transition. Showed soft touch around the rim with the floater and runner off dribble drive. Utilizes his bigger frame to back down smaller defenders on the perimeter. I did think there were some shots forced, but Haralson is a volume scorer and makes up for those missed opportunities. Haralson has drawn offers and interest from almost the entire Big Ten and will likely land in the conference with a chance to make an immediate impact.

Jason Crowe Jr (2026) 6’2 PG  Team WhyNot (17U)/Lynwood (CA)
Crowe impressed me as a lead guard for WhyNot. Playing against two of the better guards in the country, Crowe was collected and unimpacted offensively. Controlled the pace and got into the sets. Excelled in the half-court as a facilitator but also had the confidence to get shots up off the catch. Playing up a level, Crowe’s recruitment hasn’t taken off just yet. But I can see him being a priority prospect out West in the 2026 class.

Brayden Burries (2025) 6’4 CG  Strive for Greatness/Roosevelt (CA)
With LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony watching from the baseline, Buries put up a performance I will remember for years to come. The 6’4 guard played confidently on the offensive end. Incredible body control both handling the basketball and keeping squared up to the rim on dribble drives. Utilized the hesitation dribble to breakdown defenders. Some outlets have Burries as a Top 15 prospect in the country. After Sunday’s performance, it is clear why. 

Tyler Jackson (2025) 6’2 PG  Team Melo/Overtime Elite
Jackson was a two-way threat for Team Melo in their matchup with Strive for Greatness. On the defensive end, Jackson exploits lazy passes with his quick instinctual reads and athleticism. Defended on-ball well. Offensively showed combo scoring potential. Knocked down some shots off catch-and-shoot opportunities. Found the lane with the ball in-hands and finished over bigger defenders with the floater and shiftiness. Already attracted several HM offers and impressed with many eyes on this game Sunday.

Kiyan Anthony (2025) 6’5 SG  Team Melo/Long Island Lutheran (NY)
Sunday was the 2nd time I checked out Anthony. While the first time saw him as more of a spot up and off-catch shooter, Anthony showed more confidence as a slasher and putting the ball on the floor against Strive for Greatness. Anthony excelled in the pick-and-roll, setting up the screen and attacking. Found the paint and drew help-side rotations. I felt he did sometimes try to force a shot vs kicking to a guard on the perimeter. But his scoring potential is there. 

Zyree Collins (2025) 6’0 PG  Brad Beal Elite/St. Mary’s (MO)
Collins impressed against MoKan Elite as a setup guard. Smaller compared to some other guards on this list, Collins was explosive and too quick at times to keep in front of. Active defender and exploited opposing guards dribbling the ball too high. Excelled in the pick-and-roll and split a few defenders on attempting traps. Had a few costly turnovers due to trying to zip a chest pass to the big instead of bounce pass or wrap around pass once drawing the help. Collins has a lot of upside and can fit most systems making his teammates better.