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Founded by BFL Prep head coach Barry Jones, the EIBC provides a platform that offers not just convenience, but elite competition for schools throughout the nation. Rather than traveling across the country to play just one or two games, the EIBC offers programs the opportunity to play four games in four days each month at one central location throughout the country. Additionally, it makes things far easier for players to get exposure from both college coaches and scouts, since there are more than a dozen legit prep schools all under one roof with the season culminating with the EIBC Finals.
Held in Phoenix at The Phhacility, the EIBC Finals brought no shortage of talent, media, and college coaches to the Cactus State. Ultimately, Red Rock Academy (Las Vegas) was crowned the inaugural EIBC Champions, finishing the 2023-24 campaign with a 24-2 record, including a 14-0 record in EIBC play that saw them matched up against teams with D1 talent each outing.
Throughout the 16 teams, talent was abundant, but here are six players who separated themselves from the pack with their play at the EIBC Finals:
Jevon Yapi, 6’1, PG, Red Rock Academy (NV), 2025
Simply put, Jevon Yapi is a winner. After already having won a Nevada state title with Durango High School, he was the catalyst for Red Rock Academy’s undefeated title run in the inaugural EIBC season. The Vegas Elite guard is a serious shooter with deep range, has legit court savvy, and showed the ability to be both a playmaker as well as a scorer. Not coincidentally, Yapi received a D1 offer from High Point shortly after his EIBC campaign and will be a lead guard to watch this spring in the EYBL.
Arafan Diane, 7’0, C, Dynastie Prep (CAN), 2026
As far as helping themselves nationally, there wasn’t anyone who placed themselves more on the map nationally in the EIBC than Arafan Diane. The native of Guinea is a bit of an old school big man, but that doesn’t change the sheer dominance that he has on the game. He is unbelievable finishing through contact with both hands, showed great touch on his jumper out to mid-range, and was a game changing defender with his ability to wall up. Diane will be running with Iowa United on the Adidas circuit and has recently been ranked in the top-50 of the national 2026 rankings by various scouting services.
Jovan Milicevic, 6’9, PF/C, Canyon International Academy (AZ), 2024
Perhaps the most talented offensive player in the EIBC, Jovan Milicevic showed the full bag for CIA in the EIBC Finals. The Canadian big man is a lights out shooter who creates separation with his crafty play, awkward change of pace, and ability to use his frame to dislodge defenders once making contact. Jovan will step in as the best offensive threat for Richard Pitino in New Mexico’s 2024 recruiting class.
Josiah Sanders, 6’4, PG/SG, Colorado Prep (CO), 2025
A name that has been well known in Colorado for a while now, Josiah Sanders put himself on the national radar with his play this past season in the EIBC. The 6-foot-4 combo guard was virtually unstoppable with his change of speed and ability to finish through contact, culminating with his 37 point, 9 rebound, 7 assist showing against ABC Prep (NM). Sanders has picked up offers from Arizona State, Seattle, and San Diego with his play over the past few weeks in the EIBC and is carrying no shortage of momentum into the AAU season.
Katrelle “KT” Harmon, 6’5, SG, BFL Prep (WA), 2026
The best player in the state of Washington put on a show as a sophomore for BFL Prep, and the experience that he gained playing varsity from his middle school days was evident in the EIBC. Katrelle was much more confident as a facilitator, showing the ability to impact the game as a playmaker, while also maintaining his presence as a deadly scoring threat. Harmon finished up the year for BFL Prep with ridiculous averages of 27.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 6.9 assists while playing both backcourt spots.
Diggy Griffin, 6’5, SG/SF, Rosemary Anderson (OR), 2025
It was my first time seeing Diggy Griffin, and I walked away undoubtedly knowing that he has a home at the D1 level. The lanky wing had a downright automatic pullup off the bounce, possessed no shortage of confidence as a scorer, and brought positional versatility on the defensive end.
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