Peaches, Points, and the Next Generation: Inside the 2026 Nike EYBL Peach Jam
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The 2026 Nike EYBL Peach Jam is underway in North Augusta, South Carolina through July 19, delivering one of the most talent-packed and narratively rich editions in the event's history, headlined by Cayden Daughtry breaking the single-game scoring record with 43 points in triple overtime while leading all players at 36 points per game, Beckham Black dropping 37 for AB Elite to jump to No. 1 in the 2027 class rankings with younger brother Anthony Black watching courtside, and 15-year-old Cameron Williams averaging 32 points per game while playing up a division for Chris Paul's Team CP3 as the No. 1 prospect in the 2028 class. JJ Crawford, returning from a gold medal at the U17 FIBA World Cup in Istanbul, is navigating an ankle injury while his father Jamal coaches from the sideline, and NBA players from Chris Paul to Brad Beal to Paul George are all present on the sidelines. We break down every major storyline, the full EYBL season award picture, and what Peach Jam means for the recruiting cycles that will define the next generation of college basketball.