Even with CIA Bounce falling to Oakland Soldiers 51-50 at the EYBL Title Game at the Nike Peach Jam, Andrew Wiggins put on a dominant show for the fans in Augusta, South Carolina.
Wiggins helped guide CIA Bounce all the way to finals by averaging 21.9 points and 8.8 rebounds over the seven games in the tournament. As much as Wiggins was dominant on the offence end of the floor, he also followed it up with great defense including numerous blocks and steals.
Check out this highlight reel of Andrew Wiggins from Nike Peach Jam here.
When Andrew went head-to-head with 2013’s No. 2-ranked player Julius Randle, Wiggins wasn’t fazed. In the game, Wiggins finished with 28 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. Wiggins also took the responsibility for covering Randle, where Randle finished with 15 points and 13 rebounds.
CBSSports.com Jeff Goodman saw the performance and said, “Wiggins made Randle look ordinary, as if he was just another Top 100 player.” Goodman continued saying, “Wiggins wanted the defensive challenge against Randle and used his length, quickness and athleticism to continuously frustrate the big Texan.”
Everyone was talking about his performance at the Peach Jam. ESPN recruiting Analyst, Paul Biancardi commented on Wiggins:
“Wiggins is the most dynamic athletic force in high school basketball right now. He has a lightning-quick first step and on his second leap he is literally in the air as his opponent is just getting ready to jump. Wiggins had 23 points in the semi-final versus Mokan Elite (Kansas City) and in the final against the Oakland Soldiers, in which he also had eight rebounds. If Wiggins is not the best high school player in America, regardless of class, he deserves to be in the conversation.”
Let the debate continue.