Meet the 6'2" Class of 2029 Phenom Taking Over EYBL Basketball 👀 Eyani Mills | Sportslifetalk episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 40 MIN

Meet the 6'2" Class of 2029 Phenom Taking Over EYBL Basketball 👀 Eyani Mills | Sportslifetalk

from Sportslifetalk Media · host Kevin Thomas

🏀 Welcome to Sportslifetalk — where future stars become household names before the rest of the world catches up.Some players are skilled.Some players are athletic.And then there are players like Eyani Mills — a 6’2” force out of Kansas City who can handle the ball, protect the rim, guard multiple positions, and completely take over a game before most players even get their learner’s permit.That’s different.In this episode of Sportslifetalk’s You Got Next (Savage Season), we sit down with one of the most intriguing young prospects in girls basketball today: Eyani “Yeti” Mills.At just 14 years old, the Liberty North standout is already making national noise as a Blue Star 30 Top 25 player in the Class of 2029 while competing on the EYBL circuit against older elite talent.And the scary part?She’s still unlocking her game.From Kansas City to the National StageEyani’s basketball journey started young, but around ages 7 or 8, things became serious.That’s when she told her parents she wanted to compete at a higher level.Not rec basketball.Not casual runs.Competitive basketball.And from that point forward, the growth never stopped.Literally.Standing 6’2” as a freshman, Eyani has always been one of the tallest players in her class. But instead of allowing herself to become “just a post player,” she developed guard skills, ball handling, perimeter movement, and the versatility that now makes her one of the most difficult matchups in the country.She doesn’t want labels.She wants freedom.“I want to be able to do everything.”And that mentality shows every time she steps on the floor.How Eyani Describes Her GameHigh energy.Physical.Versatile.Impactful.Those are the words Eyani uses to describe herself.But if you watch her play?You see a player who rebounds through traffic, blocks shots with timing and instincts, pushes the pace, attacks defenders off the bounce, and competes with an edge that can’t be taught.One possession she’s protecting the rim.The next possession she’s bringing the ball up the floor.That’s why people struggle to define her position.Wing?Forward?Big guard?Positionless weapon?The answer might honestly be:“Yes.”The EYBL ExperienceFor many freshmen, stepping onto the EYBL circuit against older players can be overwhelming.Not for Eyani.Sure, she admitted there were nerves at first.But once the game started?“It was go time.”That confidence matters.Because she’s not just surviving against elite competition.She’s producing.Playing with All Iowa Attack — one of the premier grassroots programs in the country — Eyani is surrounded by elite talent every single weekend. And according to her, that environment is helping push her game to another level.The Wolf Pack MentalityThroughout the interview, one thing becomes obvious:Eyani loves competition.She embraces challenges.She wants the smoke.🔥 Sportslifetalk MediaSportsLifeTalk is a women’s and girls’ basketball media platform spotlighting elite players, coaches, and rising stars from high school, AAU, college, and professional basketball.We feature in-depth interviews, recruiting conversations, NIL discussions, coaching journeys, leadership stories, and behind-the-scenes access across women’s basketball.Content includes:• Women’s basketball podcast interviews• Girls high school & AAU basketball exposure• College women’s basketball coaches & players• WNBA and professional women’s basketball• Recruiting, mindset, and player developmentSubscribe for weekly women’s basketball content amplifying the voices shaping the game.

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