The Jr. EYBL Southeast Session was loaded with talent from wall to wall, featuring some of the most intriguing young prospects in the region competing at a high level all weekend long. From explosive scorers to crafty playmakers and rising two-way talents, several players stepped into the spotlight and made strong impressions with their production, feel for the game, and long-term upside. Here is a deeper dive into a few standouts who caught my attention and showed why their stock continues to trend upward…
Aran Chacon (6’3/SG/2031/Alabama Fusion)
Aran is an intriguing young backcourt prospects because of the versatility and balance he brings to the floor. While listed as an off-guard, his ability to facilitate and create offense for others immediately stood out throughout the session. He showed advanced court vision for his age and consistently delivered on-time, on-target passes that kept the offense flowing and teammates involved. He does a really good job reading help defenders and making quick decisions without over-dribbling or slowing down the pace of the offense.
Semaj Williams (6’3/CG/2030/Alabama Fusion)
Every time I see Semaj compete, there is visible growth in his game, and this weekend was another strong example of that development. He continues to evolve into a polished combo guard who can impact the game in multiple ways while remaining composed and under control. His floor game continues to improve, and the game appears to be slowing down for him more and more each time out. He is a reliable multi-level scoring threat who understands how to operate within the flow of the offense. He does not force difficult shots or try to overcomplicate possessions.
Charles Davis (6’1/PG/2030/Team USC)
Charles was one of the more explosive transition guards I saw throughout the session. He thrives when the game speeds up and is at his best attacking in the open floor where his quickness, downhill mentality, and aggressive play become difficult to contain. Once he gets a step on defenders, he puts tremendous pressure on the rim and forces defenses into difficult situations. What stood out most about Charles was his ability to navigate traffic and still find ways to finish around bigger defenders.
Kyrie Palmer (5’7/SG/2031/Collin Sexton Elite)
Kyrie may be listed as an off-guard, but he showed throughout the weekend that he is capable of handling responsibilities at both guard spots. He proved he can initiate offense, keep the offense organized, and make quality decisions with the basketball, but the true strength of his game is unquestionably his perimeter shooting. Simply put, he was one of the most dangerous shooters I saw all weekend regardless of division. His confidence, range, and ability to knock down shots from deep immediately grabbed my attention. He has a quick release, stays ready to shoot, and does a really good job creating separation to get clean looks from beyond the arc.
Hayden Nall (6’1/Wing/2030/Chatt Beast Nobility)
Hayden made his presence felt with one of the purest shooting strokes I saw throughout the weekend. He embraced his role as a perimeter weapon and consistently knocked down shots from deep with confidence and consistency. He understands exactly what he does well and plays to his strengths, which is something you always like to see in young players. He spaces the floor effectively, relocates well without the basketball, and stays shot-ready at all times. Defenders quickly had to identify where he was on the floor because of how dangerous he became from behind the arc.
Liam Marti (CG/2031/NYBA Stars ’31)
Liam was one of the more crafty and balanced backcourt players I evaluated during the session. He impacts the game whether operating on the ball or off the ball, and his overall feel for the game stood out immediately. He understands how to balance scoring opportunities with facilitating responsibilities, which allowed him to keep defenders guessing throughout the weekend. He handles the basketball with confidence and uses his handle effectively to create angles, get into the paint, and access different spots on the floor. What makes him tough to defend is the level of craftiness he plays with. He changes speeds well, keeps defenders off balance, and shows patience when attacking.