The 2026 Nike EYBL is in the books and there were a plethora of standouts who helped themselves with college recruiters or helped their standing in credible national rankings.
The Florida Rebels (17U), Team Final (16U) and Mokan Elite (15U) took home the team titles and in this report we take a look at some of the top standouts from the 16U and 15U teams.
Class of 2028
Benji Berrouret, 6’8 PF - AB Elite
Benji was his normal self. Using strength as an advantage to get where he wanted inside. Made timely perimeter shots and is the ultimate gamer. Challenged shots at the rim, rebounded out of his area. Showed why he’s a top 10 talent in his class.
Logan Chwastyk, 6’10 C - Team Final
Chwastyk continues to trend upward as one of the more skilled frontcourt prospects in the 2028 class. The 6-foot-10 big can stretch the floor with legitimate perimeter touch while also providing quality rim protection on the defensive end. He moves exceptionally well for his size and projects more naturally as a modern-day four than a traditional bruising center, as he isn't at his best battling physical fives on every possession. His combination of size, mobility, and offensive skill makes him an easy fit in today's game.
Kalahari Coleman, 6’3 PG - Team CP3
Coleman thrives playing downhill and is at his best in transition. After made baskets, he consistently pushed the pace, immediately attacking the paint before the defense could get organized. His jumper continues to improve—he'll make open looks when defenses leave him—but it's still not the strongest part of his game. What stood out across the July EYBL stops was his ability to thread passes through tight windows in pick-and-roll situations, showing encouraging growth as a playmaker.
Mason Collins, 6’6 SF - Team CP3
Collins is the definition of a connector. The versatile 6-foot-6 wing influences the game without needing high scoring totals, using his sturdy frame to rebound, defend, and move the ball quickly. While he excels as a secondary playmaker, he has enough handle and decision-making ability to create offense in stretches. His feel for the game and willingness to impact winning in multiple ways should translate well to the next level.
🏆 History made.
Introducing the first-ever 16U EYBL Defensive Player of the Year: Peter Julius.
14.1 PPG
10.1 RPG
2.3 BPGA dominant presence on both ends all season. pic.twitter.com/xqlqLc8ezZ
— EliteYouthBasketball (@NikeEYB) July 22, 2026
Peter Julius, 6’9 C - Georgia Stars
Julius is an athletic, high-motor center who constantly pressures defenses with his activity. He sprinted the floor, attacked the offensive glass, and looked to finish every opportunity above the rim. His ability to elevate quickly in traffic consistently stood out. As he continues to add strength, improving his lower-body base will be important, as stronger post players can still dislodge him on the interior.
Bentley Lusakueno, 6’10 PF - Team CP3
Lusakueno continued stacking productive performances throughout the July EYBL stops. The 6-foot-10 forward is a legitimate stretch four with outstanding touch from beyond the arc, particularly when he's able to catch and shoot without hesitation. He also has the skill to score from the mid-post using one-legged fadeaways. The next step in his development is playing through contact more consistently, whether it's finishing around the basket or competing on the glass. Defensively, he showed better rim protection than expected and has the mobility to guard multiple positions, if he brings greater urgency on that end.
Jaden McCullough, 6’2 PG - Georgia Stars
McCullough consistently played with poise and control across the July EYBL stops. He got to his spots without ever appearing rushed, balanced scoring with playmaking, and understood when to create for teammates versus hunting his own offense. His chemistry with Peter Julius was particularly noticeable, routinely putting the athletic big in position to finish easy baskets.
Liam Mitakaro, 6’4 PG - UPLAY Canada
Mitakaro was one of the biggest stock risers during the July EYBL stops. The crafty lead guard changes speeds and directions as well as anyone in the 2028 class, making him extremely difficult to contain off the dribble. His self-creation ability is among the best in the class, and while he's fully capable of scoring, he also creates quality opportunities for teammates. He continues to separate himself as one of the premier point guards nationally.
Emmanuel Nwabuoku, 6’8 PF - JL3
Nwabuoku's motor remains one of his defining traits. The 6-foot-8 forward impacts games as a vertical spacer, lob threat, and relentless rebounder, but he's also expanded his offensive package throughout the July evaluation period. He's increasingly comfortable facing up, attacking closeouts, and finishing through defenders. Defensively, he contests shots at the rim while consistently making hustle plays. A high-academic prospect, Harvard is among the schools drawing early interest.
Rowan Phillips, 6’6 SF - Team Final
Phillips quietly put together another productive July EYBL evaluation period. The 6-foot-6 wing has good positional size and remains a comfortable pull-up shooter capable of creating offense within the flow of the game. He doesn't force the action, consistently impacts winning, and continued to produce across the July EYBL stops.
Class of 2029
Austin Acy, 6’6 SG/SF - Drive Nation
Still just 14 years old, Acy continues to flash considerable long-term upside. The son of former NBA forward Quincy Acy, he already stands 6-foot-6 with impressive ball skills for his size. Despite playing a bit upright, he maintained control against pressure, split double teams, and rarely turned the ball over while initiating offense. He consistently used polished footwork to create space when defenders cut off his drives. Although Drive Nation’s 15U struggled collectively, Acy's combination of positional size, handle, and shot-creation ability made him one of the more intriguing prospects evaluated in the country.
Semaj Cuyler, 6’4 PG - AZ Unity
Cuyler is unquestionably one of the better point guards in the class. He consistently got into the paint with a variety of counters, played under control, and created quality opportunities for teammates. His feel as a setup guard continued to stand out throughout Vegas and Augusta.
Congratulations to MoKan Elite, your 2026 EYBL Peach Jam 15U Champions. 🏆
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They ran the table all season going undefeated. Dominant! pic.twitter.com/vYKU0QBF3J— EliteYouthBasketball (@NikeEYB) July 22, 2026
Roman Henry, 6’4 SG - Mokan Elite
The sturdy shooting guard consistently made perimeter shots coming off movement and used his strong frame to defend multiple positions, including bigger wings. There isn't much flash to his game, but he consistently checks valuable boxes by making shots, competing defensively, and playing within his role.
Ruach Guony, 6’8 PF - AZ Unity
Guony is an intriguing long-term prospect with the versatility to play either forward spot. The slender 6-foot-8 forward handles the ball comfortably, attacks effectively off ball reversals, and is capable of grabbing rebounds and initiating transition himself. He also has impressive fluidity for his size. The next step is embracing physicality more consistently, as he spends too much time floating around the perimeter instead of leveraging his size inside.
London Jackson, 6’6 SF - AB Elite
Jackson remains one of the better perimeter shooters in the class. The left-handed wing has a strong frame for his age and comfortably knocks down shots from well beyond the 3-point line. His motor was noticeable throughout the July EYBL stops, particularly with his willingness to rebound on both ends.
Felix Okam, 6’7 PF - Houston Hoops
Okam's combination of length and motor consistently translated into production across the two stops. Measuring 6-foot-7 with a wingspan that’s over 7-foot. He covered ground quickly and disrupted plays defensively. His shooting mechanics feature a slower release, but he knocked down open perimeter looks. Most of his value, however, comes around the basket, where he finishes plays with activity and toughness. Everything I've heard regarding his work ethic checks out, and he reminds me of Marcus Spears Jr. at the same age—raw, long, and relentlessly competitive.
Mamadou Sow, 6’10 C - AZ Unity
Sow was a reliable double-double producer throughout the July EYBL stops. He runs the floor well, possesses soft hands, and consistently puts himself in position to rebound. Offensively, he can face up and score over either shoulder, but he's most effective operating with his back to the basket, where his size and touch create matchup problems.
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