Jayki Miles Scouting Report
Draftstack goes into the profile and gives an NBA projection of rising 2028 five-star prospect Jayki Miles out of Arizona.
Jayki Miles (2028)
Position: Point Guard
Height: 6’4”
Weight: ~170-175 lbs
High School: Mesa High School (Arizona)
Grassroots: Nike EYBL AZ Unity
Industry Rankings
ESPN (No. 10)
Prep Hoops (No. 11)
On3 (No. 16)
MADE Hoops (No. 60)
Recruiting
**10/7/2025 update: Jayki received an offer from University of Kansas**
Jayki Miles is considered a five-star prospect and four-star prospect, varying from scouting agency to scouting agency. I personally have him as a five-star and Top 10 2028 prospect in the nation.
Miles has piled up 20 offers already, and he’s only a Sophomore.
His recent stellar performance at Section 7 Tournament with his high school team, Mesa High School, has only helped his case and stock.
Offers (20): Texas, Texas Tech, Georgia Tech, Washington, TCU, Providence, Stanford, UNLV, Arizona State, San Diego State, Boise State, Florida A&M, California, San Diego, Grand Canyon University, New Mexico, Sacramento State, Pepperdine, The University of Texas at Arlington, San Francisco
Has had contact with Duke and Kentucky
He has not visited any campuses yet
Statistics
Mesa High School (2024-25 Season)
(22-8) Region (7-3)
Freshman Season (MaxPreps Freshman Player of the Year)
(29 games played)
19.9 Points Per Game
3.2 Assists Per Game
6.1 Rebounds Per Game
1.8 Steals Per Game
0.4 Blocks Per Game
Field Goal%: 44% (214-487)
3-Point Shooting: 35% (61-176)
Free-Throw: 81% (88-109)
AZ Unity 15U EYBL (2025)
Nike Competition (7-4) Peach Jam (3-2)
Peach Jam (5 Games)
29:30 Minutes Per Game (led team)
15.4 Points Per Game (led team)
4.6 Assists Per Game
2.8 Turnovers Per Game
2.0 Steals Per Game
4.0 Rebounds Per Game
1.0 Blocks Per Game
Field Goal %: 41.2% (28-68)
3-Point Shooting: 36.4% (8-22)
Free-Throw: 65% (13-20)
Nike Competition 15U EYBL (11 Games)
27.5 minutes Minutes per game (led team)
12.3 Points Per Game (tied for team lead)
4.2 Assists Per Game
2.5 turnovers per game
1.9 Steals Per Game
3.9 Rebounds Per Game
0.6 Blocks Per Game
Field Goal%: 37.5% (51-136)
3-Point Shooting: 26.4% (14-53)
Free-Throw: 57.6% (19-33)
I’ve studied and analyzed five-star recruit Jayki Miles for about three weeks now. The first thing I want to mention is Jayki is different than the modern day nationally-ranked high school recruit. How so? Jayki plays within the game and his decision-making is advanced. It’s especially noticeable on the EYBL Circuit with AZ Unity when he’s playing alongside other highly-touted recruits. At Mesa High School, he has to go out of his way to take over games at times and in end of game scenarios, but his feel for the game and playing a winning team-first brand of basketball while still being highly impactful is my key takeaway. He has an unflashy game but is still skilled and explosive with the ball and is a great shooter from all areas. His shotmaking and scoring as a varsity starter as a Freshman at Mesa High School is what has gotten him noticed, but I’ll go into detail the additional positive aspects of his game and profile that are crucial to his projection.
Jayki Miles Scouting Report
Film Reviewed (full games)
Nike EYBL Peach Jam
AZ Unity vs Nightdryas Elite (July 16)
AZ Unity vs Team Final (July 15th)
AZ Unity vs NW Rotary (July 15th)
AZ Unity 15U vs PG Elite (July 11th)
Nike Competition 15U EYBL
AZ Unity vs PG Elite (July 11th)
AZ Unity vs Pro Skills (July 10
AZ Unity vs JL3 (May 16th)
High School (NFHS Network)
Mesa High School vs Brophy College Prep - Arizona 6A State Championship
Mesa High School vs Liberty High School - Arizona 6A State Tournament Seminal
Physical Profile
ESPN has Jayki listed at 6’2”, so there was some upfront confusion for me on how tall Jayki is, but by judging film he’s clearly above that and around his more-common 6’4” listing. His overall physical profile is impressive for a guard his age. Lengthy arms and a build built for movement and wiry strength and taking and giving contact. A varsity starter as a Freshman and the physical nature of the competition didn’t deter him.
Offense
As a Freshman starter for Mesa High School, Jayki was a consistent scorer, scoring in at least double-figures every game of the high school season. He finished the season exceptionally strong as a scorer, with 20+ points for seven of the last eight games. He can score at all levels and his 3-point shooting is a strength of his, with NBA 3-point range already developed. He’s able to create his own three and his catch-and-shoot three is one of his top traits as a player, especially on the EYBL Circuit.
Miles makes quick decisions with the ball upon catching it on the perimeter and will get the ball and instantly zip the pass to the next man. An Elite passer in transition and off the bounce. Routinely finds open teammates for high percentage looks. He’s an exceptional passer against zone defenses with his quick movement of the ball and finding openings in the defense.
At the end of games is where he thrives. He wants the ball, and for EYBL AZ Unity he was the go-to scorer as well, being an aggressive attacker downhill to close out games.
Defense
Miles is a legitimate defender and I’m very high on that aspect of his profile. His defense against top 15U guards in the nation is a key aspect of my projection for him. He is a very smart and calculated defender as well, with Elite awareness of the entire action and where he should be positioned. He reacts and anticipates with a correct decision, often. His impressive defensive IQ is accompanied by his Elite fluidity and lateral movement. On the ball he is a tough defender that doesn’t get beat off the dribble and will play tight defense throughout the offensive players move. He sticks with the play to contest or make a play on the ball. His twitchiness makes defending easy for him and he doesn’t have to think about containing his matchup, he’s more interested in making a disruptive play or creating a turnover. A great help/team defender and understands team defense and rotations. He doesn’t over-commit, but he’s within a close enough range to react and make a play off of his own man. In general, to explain his defensive mentality and ability, he seems to have no fear as a defender, in part due to his 6’4” frame, wiry strength, and world-class movement and suddenness.
NBA Projection
Jayki translates to be an NBA point guard, and a very good one in that. He interchanged ball-handling duties on both his high school team and EYBL team, but it’s clear that he’s at his best when the ball is in his hands because he’s such a great playmaker and decision-maker on the move and when he’s attacking the middle. He also handles ball pressure at an Elite level. His draft value and value on the court are at the highest point when he’s viewed and used as a ball-handler and offense creator.
When Jayki declares for the NBA Draft, I think his stock and value will continue to rise throughout the process. He’s currently undervalued by a small margin in my opinion and should be viewed as a Tier-1 prospect. By my prediction, Miles will be an NBA lottery pick when it’s time to declare for the draft.
Jayki will easily transition to the NBA as a lead guard with his lengthy and lean muscular frame that looks like could easily put on 10-15 pounds, naturally. Athletically he’s superior and there are no worries about him handling the speed of the game, either. He can defend speed and length and he has a strength and toughness to him to handle the physical aspects. He has that “dawg” in him and he’s one of those guys you want on your side in a chippy battle and in important games.
I can’t come up with one weakness of his profile that tells me that his game and profile won’t translate to the NBA. I don’t do comps, but to throw out a specific projection for Jayki, I’d have him as a potential All-Star caliber NBA player that would have team success deep into the playoffs as a lead guard with a few solid pieces and a well-built roster to work with.
Jayki Miles projects to be a top NBA Draft prospect with his above average frame, two-ability, IQ on both ends, his playstyle and mentality, Elite facilitation and playmaking passing, self-creating scoring, shot-making, NBA 3-point range, and that “closing” gene.