This weekend I spent my time in Bryan, Texas evaluating the Adidas 3SSB circuit. It was a compilation of excellent expertise in all lessons. Let’s begin out or protection with the 2027 standouts from this previous weekend.
Taking part in Up 17U
Josh Leonard, 6’6 – SF – Upward StarsDownhill wing with a powerful body. Superb in transition, finishing fast-break performs. An above-the-rim finisher who can defend three completely different positions. Superb athlete who persistently performs to his strengths. Confirmed why he’s a prime 10 expertise within the nation in 2027.
Martay Barnes, 6’2 – PG – Austin Rivers Southeast EliteA bucket getter that will get to the rim with straight velocity, altering speeds, and hesitation dribbles. Satisfactory pull-up shooter who’s an aggressive driver who places fixed stress on the protection. Impressed with how he’s in a position to create separation and rating in isolation.
Chase Richardson, 6’2 PG – TJ Ford EliteCrafty combo that’s a superb vertical athlete. I assumed he received extra comfy embracing physicality and was extra assured in his decision-making every recreation. A promising guard prospect who scored it coming off screens and in spot-up conditions.
Kuany Kuoth, 7’0 C – New WorldHe’s uncooked, however he performs exhausting, 7-foot and is lively as a rim protector. As he will get stronger and adjusts to the velocity and physicality of this degree, he’ll make his presence felt extra.
16U Standouts
Nasir Anderson, 6’2 PG – Sport EliteExplosive, lefty guard that was arguably the very best 2027 performer this weekend. Performs with a imply streak and places fixed stress on the protection. Not only a downhill scorer, but additionally a downhill play-maker and general high-quality passer typically. Shifty off the dribble, has a complicated contact as a finisher, and quite a lot of push photographs/floaters.
Jordan Web page, 6’5 Guard – Garner RoadAn athletic, lefty, energy guard that’s a bodily driver. Executed on pull-up jumpers and was efficient as a call maker coming off ball-screens. Preferred how he received his teammates concerned and located the open man when the protection gravitated closely to him.
Shawn Foster, 6’2 PG – Phenom UnitedHighly expert level guard with good really feel for the sport. Noticed him make high-level cross-court passes, thread the needle coming off ball-screens, and make the most of craft to get to his spots and rating.
Kmajay Jenkins, 6’6 SF – Atlanta CelticsAn athletic wing with good arm size. Attacked properly with both hand and made athletic performs by both leaping off one or two toes. Efficient as a cutter, a slasher, and a group defender. Impressed along with his general versatility.
Keyshawn Herring, 6’2 PG – Crew Loaded SouthPlus athlete that’s a downhill power. Rebounded properly as a guard, which subsequently led to many fastbreak alternatives. Excessive vitality, good one-foot athlete that retains his foot on the fuel.
Jalen Brown, 6’4 PG – Energy 5A level guard with good positional dimension, and outfitted with a superb basketball body. Confirmed the flexibility to run a group and is a reliable risk as a shooter off the catch as properly. Holds a good deal with and is a top quality live-dribble passer.
Kyan Franklin, 6’5 SF – Arkansas HawksActive on each ends. I noticed Kyan impression video games along with his athleticism and vitality. He additionally was blocking photographs when guarding on-ball and assist aspect. Good offensive rebounding instincts and offensively received to the rim or stopped on a dime for the pull-up.
Avery Moses, 6’4 SG – Southern AssaultWas in assault mode this weekend. A giant guard with a powerful body. Pull-up shooter that was additionally environment friendly from three and embraced contact on drives. I imagine he has put himself within the excessive main prospect tier.
