Hooping in Hampton with NYG Hoops

The April NCAA Evaluation Period got here in a hurry this year, with all of the major travel team circuits hosting their first stop of the club basketball season. As we have done in years past, NYGHoops  Report was in Virginia at the legendary Boo Williams Sports Complex to see all that the Nike EYBL had to offer.

In addition to the EYBL, this year Nike introduced the EYCL, also know as the Champions League, in the 15U, 16U, and 17U age groups. Many of these teams are part of their respective Nike EYBL parent organizations, while others are some of the best independent programs around, and some are part of organizations that are part of the EYBL on the boys’ side. Either way, a lot was on the line and there were hundreds of college coaches in the building to take in all the action.

There was plenty of star power on display, to say the least. In this article, we are going to touch on some well-established prospects who are continuing their progression, and also throw in some up-and-comers who are primed for a breakout club season. Let’s get to it!

Team Takeover looks to continue its run as one of the top club programs in the country, top to bottom. Coach Ron James’ 17 EYBL squad has plenty of veteran depth in the backcourt, with 2025’s Autumn Fleary, Princess Moody, and Mary Amoateng setting the tone as the lead guards. The wings are also well covered with the likes of Riley Hamburger, Jayla Jordyn Jackson, and Zhen Craft providing length, skill, and athleticism. 2027 wing Qandace Samuels is already adding to her case for one of the top spots in her class, regardless of position. Another exciting 2027 player that continues to add to her game is Nevaeh Roberson. Suiting up for the 16 EYBL crew this year, Roberson has physical potential through the roof, but has continued to add to her game and skill set. The 15 EYBL squad has some promising young players as well. 2027 face up forward Madison Smith is already raising eyebrows with her play. 2028 big guard MacKenzie Jackson also shows plenty of promise and has potential to be a bully for years to come.

Boo Williams, the host himself, has his BWSL EYBL squads ready to roll early on this year. 2025 star Nyla Brooks recently re-opened her recruitment with the coaching change at Tennessee, and along with the new Lady Vols staff, she will have no shortage of suitors. 2026 wing/forward Camri Hobbs is also a versatile piece to the puzzle. Watch out for 2027 point guard Jayda Dixon who is new to the Boo crew this year and finds herself getting plenty of minutes playing up a couple years. 2026 forward Savannah Whitley has a DI frame, and showed some very nice mobility getting out on her ball screen defense. We’ve also been following the development of 2027 6’1 wing Justice Brown-Jones for a couple years now, and she is trending in the right direction with Boo’s 15 EYBL squad.


CyFair is once again in the championship conversation this year. When you have the top point guard in the 2025 class in Aaliyah Chavez, you are going to win a ton of games. Chavez has become so lethal from three point land off the bounce, it’s pretty ridiculous. Sanai Richardson is also taking her last tour on the summer circuit, so that’s quite the 1-2 punch at the guard spot for Earl Allen’s crew. The versatility of Aniya Foy and Ayla McDowell is a major key for this group, and 2027 forward Jemini Mitchell is well on her way as joins the 17U team this year. Deeper in the organization, the 15 EYBL team has a boat load of 2028’s playing up, headlines by 6-footer Skylar Conway.

Exodus NYC is prime for another standout season, and is especially loaded in their 2026 and 2027 classes. GiGi Battle had a great weekend at Boo, and it’s hard not to like her swag and scoring ability. Jada Lynch is making her Exodus debut, and the standout from St. Rose in New Jersey is one of the most competitive players on the floor every game. Joining them on the 17 EYBL squad are two highly regarded 2027 prospects in Ryan Carter and Ashley MacCalla. Both are high flying athletes who combine the length and skill that have tons of college coaches watching. Zya Small is another youngster on the come up, out of Scranton. Two 2029’s really stood out playing with the 15 EYBL team as well. Remember the names Cidney Stanfield and Melody Vaughn. Both young guards already stand at 5’10 and showed a ton of potential. 

The Alabama Southern Starz have a nice assortment of players up and down the program again this year. Alabama commit Ace Austin and Cincinnati commit Joya Crawford set the tone for the 17’s at the guard spot. 2028 Belle Hill is one of the youngest players on a 17 EYBL roster this season, but don’t tell her that. Hill is already becoming a Swiss Army Knife type of player who can do plenty of things and thrive in different positions. Coach Doug Bush and his staff always know where to find bigs, see 2026 6’5 Jamonica Chambers and 2027 6’2 post Jadin Curry for that. There’s also plenty of middle school talent to be excited about, headlined by 2029 Kristen Winston who is already on the radar in a big way as one of the youngest players at Blue Star 30 last August. The Starz 14U team won the championship at Boo, behind the stellar play of 2028 wing Meg Moore, the fierce rebound of 6’1 2028 forward Asia Robinson, and the point guard play of a young player to know, Serenity Rutledge. 

The Jersey Gemz have to be particularly excited about the future, considering the play of their 15 EYBL team at Boo. Hailey Benbow is a 2028 guard with a super high ceiling moving forward. The way she elevates in the mid range is big time, and she plays in attack mode all game. Hannah Fraser is a 6’2 forward coming off her freshman campaign at Rutgers Prep, and Blair Academy’s Madison McLain has a good first step and plenty of potential as well. 2026 post Taylor Sofilkanich is a sturdy 6’4 who has graduated to the 17 EYBL level. She’s a kid that just has always added to her game and gotten better over the years, which you love to see.

It wouldn’t be a girls’ club basketball season without plenty of buzz about All Iowa Attack. The 17 EYBL squad is playing with an absolutely stacked deck. 2028 wing Chloe Johnson might as well just skip high school and head to college at this point. Nationally ranked 2025 players Jordan Speiser and Aaliyah Crump are very well known commodities that get the job done. Their 2026 class is stellar as well, with USA Basketball alum Addison Bjorn and long-established playmaker Jenica Raine Lewis leading the charge. Attack’s 16 EYBL group is a very complete and well-rounded bunch, featuring new addition 2027 guard Mya Wilson and the savvy point guard play of 2026 Elsie Larsen. Standing at 6’2, Ellie Muller is a 2026 who is creeping up the charts at the forward spot as well. Two 2028’s to know, Arianna Flies- Peterson and Kinley Larsen are worth watching this summer for sure.

Philly Rise is absolutely loaded top to bottom again in 2024, to no one’s real surprise. 2027 Jordyn Palmer was the Player of the Year in Pennsylvania already as only a freshman. Need we say more?. Christ the King’s Olivia Vukosa has also made her way up to the 17 EYBL level with plenty of fanfare, rightly so. Classmate Atlee Vanesko is also seeing more and more high level interest from coaches at the college level, and one would expect more and more to come this summer. 2027 point guard Taylor Brown is must see TV on the 16 EYBL team, and fellow 2027 prospect Ashley Kreiger is a 6’2 forward to see. The 15 EYBL roster is full almost entirely of middle schoolers. 2029 Kamryn Gallis continues to show plenty of promise.

If you’re a fan of athletic guard play, make sure you catch the CP3 Flames this summer. The 15, 16, and 17 EYBL squads all have standout guard play. 2028 Justice Alexander is new to the program, but not new to the national radar, following her standout summer season and strong showing at Blue Star 30 last August. Longtime teammate Ashanti Taylor also joins her on that 15U team, and she is super hard to guard with that speed and hangtime. 2027 Leena McField is showing a ton of development and coming off a nice high school debut season. She is flanked in the backcourt by 2026 point guard Oshauna Holland on the 16U squad. Holland has some extra gears and loves to play downhill. Last but certainly not least, the 17 roster is led by 2025 standout Ashanti Fox and a young 2027 playing up that goes by the name of Jordan Speller. Maybe you’ve heard of her? Yeah, she can go!

The Cal Stars are once again poised for a deep run at Nike Nationals in July. The depth of talent on Kelly Sopak’s 17 EYBL roster makes them a tough match up for any challenger. Brooklynn Haywood was one of the absolute stars of the Hampton Nike stop, putting up a 30 point game in an absolute classic against Cy Fair. The 2026 prospect is an absolute bucket, and in the process is adding all sorts of big time offers to her bag. 2025 6’1 guard Jasmine Davidson had another outstanding weekend, flanked by some clutch three point shooting by 2025 Addison Deal. We still get a few more years of uber talented 2028 wing Sydney Douglas on the EYBL circuit as well. A little deeper in the organization, we look forward to seeing more down the line from developing young 6’1 post Ella Scott in the 2027 class, and 2027 guard Ella Gunderson made some things happen in different phases of the game as well.

Kaleena Smith has to be one of the most exciting players on the entire Nike circuit again this year. The 2027 Cal Storm guard is an absolute dynamo. She can fill it up, and don’t let her size fool you, there’s a ton of fight in this dog! Cal Storm Team Taurasi features a couple other players we’ve had eyes on in Blue Star 30s Emilia Krstevski and Tatianna Griffin. Griffin is only a 2028, but already has the look and build of a college player. This is a dangerous team on the 17 EYBL circuit.

Team Durant has plenty of underclassmen in the bank to pull from. 2029 point guard Khloe Ison is going to be absolutely special. She’s a walking highlight reel. Stevie Harley joins her on the 15 EYBL team as a 2028 5’10 wing/forward type with a nice game already. 2027 Emily Forrester is hard to miss at 6’3, and she’s another player who has just continued to progress over the past couple years. 2026 Dru Carlton is also on the 16 EYBL team and had a nice weekend making shots for them. Jezelle Banks is already working her magic on the 17 scene as one of the top 2027’s in the country. She’s a floor general you definitely want running your show, and she’s been doing this at a high level for a while already.

It’s crazy to think this will be Meghan Yarnevich’s last time around the circuit as the 2025 forward moves toward graduation. We remember watching the dynamic lefty outhustling every opponent and going coast to coast at USJN Hersehy as a 6th grader. Yarnevich is ending her club career as a member of the Fairfax Stars, and based on her double-double performances at Boo, they are happy to have her! Fairfax’s 17 squad features a couple 6’1 2026 standouts, Zoe Osby and Demi Gilliam who are garnering plenty of interest as well. We got to see a lot of Mya Clark at Blue Star 30 last summer, and the lanky 2027 wing forward is now also suiting up with the Stars. Her point guard on that team is Paul VI standout La La Rachmat Jones, coming off an impressive high school debut season that saw her score 17 points in the State Title Game down in VA. 2029 Nina McEldon was a warrior in the paint for the 15 EYBL group, and she has great hands and a versatile skill set already.


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