Nike's EYBL circuit made its way to Kansas City, Kan., for the Memorial Day weekend, and Syracuse basketball recruiting targets have played at a high level so far during this third spring session.
This latest stop runs through May 25, after beginning this past Friday. College coaches aren't in attendance, but national analysts and scouts are.
As I wrote in another article on Sunday, the new Orange staff, led by head coach Gerry McNamara, is ramping up its high school recruiting efforts, with new offers and interest to prospects in the 2027 and 2028 classes.
One EYBL team that caught the attention of analysts and scouts on Saturday was the Charlotte, N.C.-based Team United, whose roster in the main 17U division features several SU recruits.
Eric Bossi, the national basketball director at 247Sports, noted in an article that Syracuse basketball is among the college programs that, in recent months, have been prioritizing 2027 five-star point guard King
Gibson, who is the No. 3 national prospect, per the industry-generated Rivals Industry Ranking. Gibson, offered a scholarship by the Orange in mid-May, plays for Team United.
Syracuse basketball recruits are among the top EYBL performers this weekend.
Here are some top outings so far in Kansas City, according to statistics provided by the scouting experts at The Circuit. These prospects hold either offers or interest from the Orange coaching staff.
King Gibson (holds offer)
2027 five-star point guard
Charlotte, N.C.-based Team United
Game One: 22 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals
Game Two: 16 points, six rebounds, nine assists and three steals
Markus Kerr (holds interest)
2027 four-star wing
Charlotte, N.C.-based Team United
Game One: 17 points and three rebounds
Game Two: 21 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and three blocks
Lewis Uvwo (holds offer)
2027 four-star center
Miami-based Nightrydas Elite
Game One: 12 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks
Game Two: 12 points, eight rebounds and four blocks
Caleb Ourigou (holds offer)
2027 four-star center
New York City-based Renaissance Hoops
Game One: 17 points, nine rebounds and three blocks
Game Two: 11 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks
RJ Moore (holds offer)
2027 four-star shooting guard
Memphis, Tenn.-based Team Thad Nation
Game One: 13 points, six rebounds and two assists
Game Two: 19 points and six rebounds
Kager Knueppel (holds interest)
2027 four-star forward
Milwaukee-based Team Herro
Game One: 21 points, nine rebounds and four assists
Game Two: 19 points, five rebounds, two assists and two blocks
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