LOUISVILLE – Rivals.com national basketball recruiting analyst Travis Graf was in attendance for Day 1 of the EYBL and shares some thoughts.
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EYBL: More notes from Louisville
2022 Rankings: Rivals150 | Team | Position
2023 Rankings: Rivals150
2024 Rankings: Top 40
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Two schools sticking out for Corey Chest
As he heads into the final stages of his recruitment, Corey Chest is being recruited hardest by LSU, Texas A&M and Houston. The current plan is for him to visit LSU on June 14 and Houston in late June.
Chest tells Rivals that he wants to make a decision before Peach Jam. I’d anticipate this one coming down to the wire between LSU and Houston.
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In game of stars, Brady Dunlap shines
The most anticipated game of the opening day in Louisville was the New Jersey Scholars vs Strive For Greatness. The Scholars feature top-25 prospects Aaron Bradshaw, Mackenzie Mgbako, and DJ Wagner. Bronny James is also always a main attraction.
However, it was the fifth-highest rated prospect, four-star Brady Dunlap, who stole the show on the court. Dunlap went 7-of-14 from the field and 3-of-8 from three on the way to 17 points, four rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes. The SFG wing was efficient in the mid-range, utilizing nifty step-backs and post fades before elevating into his jumper. He also shot very confidently from the outside.
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FutureCast: Rob Dillingham
Five-star point guard Rob Dillingham told reporters that he had an announcement coming up in the next few weeks. The former NC State pledge backed off his commitment to the Wolfpack on March 19 and many teams across the country have been in hot pursuit ever since.
However, Kentucky has been the main school involved, and almost had Dillingham the first time around. I don’t think John Calipari and his staff will miss on the five-star point guard this time, and I’ve entered a FutureCast for Kentucky.
