230 elite players in the Bay Area
The 2024 EBC Bay Area was overflowing with talent, from slashers getting strong cuts to the basket, to giants coming up with big blocks. Elite basketball was seen everywhere among the 230 who were in attendance with players putting their skills to the test. Specialists were dominant in their specific category but at the end of the day we craved the title of MVP! Our EBC team has compiled the evidence to help identify Outstanding Performers, Kings of the Court, and MVP!
MVPs
8th Grade
Miles Cooper class of 2028
Height: 5’9
JR Arsenal Signature Stats: 22.8 PPG, 5.3 APG, 2.8 3PT
Miles Cooper the sharpshooter who was taking out defenses on every court he was on. Not only can he knock it down from deep, he has the ability to charge through defenses and score through contact. Miles’ high skill set such as his footwork, handles, and his incredible ability to score from anywhere will separate him from the competition and give him a bright future in basketball.
7th Grade
Clement Ani class of 2029
Height: 5’10
Oakland Soldiers Signature Stats: 25.3 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 3.5 APG
Clement Ani is the king of the 7th grade at EBC Bay area. Clement’s ability to facilitate the offense and have great communication skills on the court is nothing short of remarkable. He’s able to get to his spots with no sweat, his scoring ability and playing maturely makes him ready for the next level. But what makes him a rare talent is his ability to make the players around him better and finding ways to make them score.
6th Grade
Kalani Abreu class of 2030
Height: 6’0
Team Arsenal Signature Stats: 16.3 PPG, 11.3 RPG, 2.8 BPG
Kalania Abreu the unstoppable force on the court. The Giant Kalani who stands at 6,0 feet tall in the 6th grade was an obvious choice for MVP. But it’s not only his size but his mental advantage of having a great basketball IQ and knowing when to make the right play. On the other side of the ball he is a wall on defense and blocking every shot that comes within arms reach.His skills to crash the boards for rebounds and dominate the paint make him a clear standout.
5th Grade
Kameron Potts class of 2031
Height: 4’7
Team Arsenal Signature Stats: 19.5 PPG, 3.3 APG, 3 PT
Kameron Potts the most electrifying player at EBC Bay Area. Kameron is an absolute menace on defense, racking up steal after steal leading to fastbreaks for easy points, becoming a real problem for offenses. On his offense side he’s an absolute playmaker always looking to make the unselfish play finding open teammates but create buckets from anywhere for himself especially the 3 point line. Kameron’s trait of being a good vocal leader is a special one in youth basketball that puts him in a category of Elite players.
4th Grade
Charles McCarver class of 2032
Height: 4’7
Lakeshow Signature stats: 8.8 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 2 SPG
Charles McCarver the speedster had an incredible performance for his team. His ability to use legs to get open and be aware was the formula for his offensive ability. He is willing to pass the ball around to create space for the open man but has no problem finishing at the rim for himself.The key to his success is his coachability to be willing to learn and get better will take him far in his youth basketball career.
3rd Grade
Karter Potts class of 2033
Height: 4’4
Signature Stats: 17.3 PPG, 3 RPG, 5.5 SPG
Karter kills it on both sides of the ball, dominant scoring and dominant defense was the name of the game for Karter. His talent to find open teammates for easy baskets was clutch for his team. Alongside his ability to be a great passer he slashes to the basket with ease and has become an Elite scorer. Karters talent on both sides of the ball makes him a standout player to keep an eye on as he develops.
Outstanding Performers
8th Grade Class of 2029
Markeyce Banks
Chris Jewett
Benjamin Amiwero Jr
Mason Volzer
Elijah Hill
7th Grade Class of 2030
Ryan Ferraioli
Marcel Banks III
Marcel Pickett
Seth Everick Guingab
Blake Poole
6th Grade Class of 2031
Justin Brownlee
Skylar Johnson
Lakota Wise
Gearre Harvin
James Malik Bailey IV
5th Grade Class of 2032
Makai Broussard
LJ Washington
Tai Weydemuller
Travis Vipond
Cole Smith
4th Grade Class of 2032
Naim Benjamin
Emmanuel Gabriel III
Declan Perata
Vincent Okotie
Brian Cole Jr
3rd Grade Class of 2033
Leonardo Rocha IV
Cash Williams
Christopher Amiwero
Dash Myles Pinto
Julien Beckles
King of the Court
Mason Volzer Class of 2029
Clement Ani Class of 2030
Kalani Abreu Class of 2031
Kameron Potts Class of 2032