The 2023 Nike EYBL Peach Jam was filled with talent and storylines as nearly two-thirds of the top 100 prospects in the Class of 2024 and 2025 took the court in North Augusta, S.C. from July 2-9.
NBA scouts and college coaches lined the sidelines and fans packed the stands and hallways of the Riverview Park Activities Center to get a look at the top talent in high school basketball.
Three champions were crowned on Sunday as Team Takeover captured the 17U title, Nightrydas Elite took home the 16U title and Team CP3 were crowned 15U champions.
LeBron James, Chris Paul and Bradley Beal were among current and former NBA players on the sidelines coaching at the Peach Jam, while the battle for the top spot in the Class of 2024, 2025 and 2026 were on full display. Here are five takeaways from the Nike EYBL championship event:

Elite class of 2026 prospect Tyran Stokes helped Vegas Elite reach the Nike EYBL Peach Jam title game. (Photo: Ed Turlington)
Cooper Flagg dominates 16U to lead Maine United to title gameCooper Flagg was simply dominant, averaging 25.4 points, 13.0 rebounds, 6.9 blocks and 5.7 assists per contest to lead his squad to a 6-1 record and an appearance in the 16U title game. The 6-foot-8 wing showed his elite upside and ability to impact the game on both ends of the court with impressive stat lines of 38 points, 16 rebounds, 12 blocks and six assists in a win over Pro Skills; 37 points, 12 rebounds, 10 blocks and six rebounds in a quarterfinals win over New Heights Lightning; and 34 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and five blocks in a semifinals win over Team Griffin.
Team Takeover wins 17U title with balanced attack, defense
Team Takeover captured its first Nike EYBL 17U Peach Jam title since 2018 and third overall by holding the top scoring offensive team in Peach Jam play to its lowest total of the tournament in a 75-61 victory on Sunday. Team Takeover was led by 28 points, four assists and four rebounds from Duke pledge
Darren Harris. He led a balanced offensive attack that saw five players average eight or more points per contest with 14.3 points per contest. Syracuse-bound
Donnie Freeman averaged 12.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per outing, top 50 Class of 2025 prospect
Nykolas Lewis averaged 8.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, floor general
Ben Hammond averaged 8.4 points and 5.0 assists and four-star center
Patrick Ngongba averaged 10.3 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.
LeBron James headlines current and former NBA players on the sidelines
Following a victory over Expressions Elite in its opening contest, LeBron James took over the head coaching duties for Strive For Greatness 16U to coach his son
Bryce James. Coaching alongside James was Rajon Rondo, the point guard on his 2020 Los Angles Lakers team. The coaching duo went 2-1 and narrowly missed a spot in the 16U quarterfinals due to point differential. Chris Paul was also on the sidelines giving advice to his Team CP3 squads, while Bradley Beal advised his Bradley Beal Elite squads. Russell Westbrook also was on hand as an assistant for Team WhyNot. Former all-star Jermaine O'Neal also performed head coaching duties for Drive Nation 16U. Carmelo Anthony, Trevor Ariza and Terry Rozier were among current and former NBA players sitting courtside.
A.J. Dybantsa and Tyran Stokes impress playing 17UDespite playing against players two classifications higher,
A.J. Dybantsa and
Tyran Stokes both impressed at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam. Dybantsa led all players in scoring last week, averaging 25.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per outing for Expressions Elite, which went 1-4 in pool play. Dybantsa has the abilities to put the ball in the basket a variety of ways and make difficult shots off the dribble, displaying his high ceiling throughout the week in South Carolina. Stokes filled up the stat sheet and showed his ability to finish around the basket at an elite level, averaging 11.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.5 steals per contest to help Vegas Elite reach the title game on Sunday. Both players will suit together for Prolific Prep next season.
Battle for top spot in Class of 2024 is wide open
Dylan Harper recently took claim to the top spot in the Class of 2024 as the 6-foot-5 point guard averaged 21.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game to lead the New York Rens to the semifinals. Harper did nothing to lose his status as the top prospect, but other five-stars showed promise at the event, including
Isaiah Evans and
Jalil Bethea. Evans averaged 20.4 points and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 46.9 percent from the field, 42.3 percent from 3-point range and 90.3 percent from the free throw line to help Team CP3 finish 3-2 in pool play. He showed the ability to make difficult shots at a high rate. Bethea continued to display his elite-scoring efficiency as the quickly rising guard averaged 18.7 points and 5.2 rebounds while shooting 50 percent from the field, 36.8 percent from range and 90 percent from the free throw line.
Aiden Sherrell also is a name to watch as a sleeper to become a top 5-10 prospect as the quickly developing center averaged 14.5 points and 5.8 rebounds.