Nike EYBL: Missouri Basketball Targets Shine

0:00On April 28th, the Nike EYBL Circuit just tipped off in Atlanta, spotlighting some top Missouri basketball targets. Scotty Atkinson, for Mokin Elite, dominated early, dropping 23 points in his opener against Knightwriters, then 24 in the next two. Games averaging 23.7 overall to rank 6th in the league. His teammate Cameron Barnes backed him up strong, hitting 12.3 points and 8 rebounds per game, including a double double of, 17 and 11, Malachai Jordan, now with Oakland soldiers after a solid high school year out West, averaged 23 points himself, good for 10th and scoring. Plus nearly 5 assists and 3 steals across their 1 and 2 start. Jackson Davis of Mean Streets exploded for 16 points and 9 assists in a close win over N.Y. Lightning, though he cooled to 8 total in the next, 2, while dishing 14 more dimes. These young guns are turning heads for Mizzou recruiters, building on strong junior seasons

1:01and recent camps. Atkinson's hot shooting inside, at 84% on twos, and Jordan's all around game show, they're ready for big stages. Davis keeps teams moving as a playmaker, even when shots dip. J.L.M. Mitchell with Bradbeel Elite hit a rough patch, averaging just 8.7 points on cold shooting, but grabbed nearly 7 boards and, chipped in assists and blocks to stay useful in their 1 and 2 record. Barnes dominated the glass for Mokan, shooting over 60% efficiently. As these squads gear up for the next session, expect these Missouri targets to keep climbing charts and drawing eyes from college programs hungry for. That next level talent.