National Recruiting Analyst. Covering high and middle school basketball nationally.
As Peach Jam gets underway in Augusta, SC, these are the top players to keep an eye on as the week progresses:
Amari Bailey, PG – Mac Irvin Fire E16 (IL)
Bailey is a talented young guard playing for the Mac Irvin Fire. He shows great potential and is among the top players in his class, Bailey will no doubt need to perform for his team to advance.
Emoni Bates, PF – BATES Fundamentals E15 (MI)
Bates is the unanimous number one player in the class of 2022, he combines elite scoring with great size, making him unstoppable at every level. Bates will look to lead his team to the E15 title with his own EYBL team.
Skyy Clark, SG – Strive For Greatness E15 (CA)
Clark will look to team up with Bronny James (class of 2023) and challenge BATES Fundamental for the championship. Clark is a great scoring guard who can create for himself off the dribble.
Zion Cruz, SG – PSA Cardinals E16 (NY)
Cruz will play with the PSA Cardinals’ E16 team, where he will look to make a difference on the wing and on the ball. His ability to score will force teams to plan for him.
Jalen Duren, C – Team Final E16 (PA)
Duren has great size for his age and is one of the most skilled big men at his age. As he hopes to continue developing, Durden will be a difference maker for Team Final.


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