by Alex Schwartz

The Nike Elite Youth Basketball League Finals kicked off yesterday as the Peach Jam got underway. Featuring 24 of the top U17 teams and 16 of the top U16 teams in the country, college coaches from coast to coast gathered in South Carolina to watch some of the elite talent this country has to offer. A number of players seized the opportunity and showcased their skills .

Here's a look at who stood out.

Kyle Anderson, 2012, SF, 6’8, 223lbs, St. Anthony’s (NJ), New Jersey Playaz-
Despite being one of the youngest players on the floor, Anderson was the catalyst to his team’s dominant 80-49 victory over Cali Supreme. The versatile rising junior had a double-double with a game-high 17 points (6/7 FG, 1/1 3P, 4/6 FT) and 11 rebounds to go along with 6 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal, and just 2 turnovers. Anderson still needs to improve his quickness, but he is long, gets past his defenders to get to the cup, finds the open man, and scores around the rim. Having played point guard for much of his life, Anderson is more of a point combo forward, which makes him an intriguing long term prospect.

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