Been touring a superb bit the previous month and I’ve lastly slowed down to jot down. On this two half look, I take a dive into my pocket book from the Adidas 3SSB Session in Omaha, Nebraska. It’s nonetheless early within the membership basketball season, which suggests groups and gamers look completely different proper than they are going to in the summertime as they play extra video games along with their teammates. Let’s begin with the storylines.
Kaden Magwood Helped Himself
Recognized primarily for his scoring prowess, 2025 guard Kaden Magwood displayed his playmaking for Staff Loaded VA. He finds the open man as a result of he generates loads of gravity from the protection. He was discovering shooters on drives and making pictures off the bounce, even when he didn’t have a lot house to get it off. One of many high gamers from the weekend, as he averaged 25 ppg, 4 rpg and three.5 apg.
Darryn Peterson Exhibiting Why He’s a 5 Star
Phenom United completed the Omaha session with a 3-1 document. A big half was resulting from ‘25 PG Darryn Peterson. He averaged 23.7 pppg, 7.7 rpg, 2.3 apg and three.0 spg. Peterson impacts the sport on each ends. At about 6’5 and a legit level guard, Peterson utilized his combo of energy and go off the bounce to get to the rim. He rebounds and assaults in transition and can also be an ample perimeter shooter. He’s at all times had a powerful body, nevertheless it appears Peterson added extra muscle to his construct and he’s producing house off of contact simpler.
Greatest Underclassman Performer: Caleb Holt
A premier prospect in 2026, Caleb Holt for Sport Elite has proven progress in his sport. Final time I noticed him was on the Metropolis of Palms Basic in December and he confirmed extra consolation with the ball in his palms. This previous weekend in Omaha, it appears as if the sport is slowing down for him when he’s the lead guard.
Holt’s tempo was good, he didn’t drive many pictures. He’s a keen passer however he additionally knew when to activate the gears and gather a bucket. Holt performs with loads of energy and he generates ample raise on his pull-ups and finishes on the rim. Completed the weekend session averaging 24.5 ppg, 6 rpg and a pair of apg.
The Versatility of Koa Peat
Versatility is vital relating to basketball. For guards, wings, put up, irrespective of the place, it makes no distinction and Koa Peat is one who gives loads of versatility offensively. Standing at about 6’8 with a big body, Peat can deal with the ball beneath stress, function within the mid-post or put up for a bucket, can go out of double groups, rebounds out of his space and ignite breaks after securing a board.
I noticed all that on show on the 1st Session of 3SSB as he led the Compton Magic to a 3-1 document and averaged 18.8 ppg, 7 rpg, and a pair of apg.
Moreno, Mullins Combo Propels Indiana Elite To a Spotless Document
Indiana Elite gained all 4 video games in Omaha as they had been clicking on all cylinders. Good ball motion, 3- level shot making with a formidable inside presence.
‘25 Malachi Moreno was the inside presence. The 6’11 massive man ran the ground properly and confirmed good contact across the rim. He has actual upside as a shooter down the highway, and altered pictures defensively.
For the taking pictures, ‘25 Braylon Mullins shot the duvet off the ball. He has a fast set off on his jumper, and is a flexible shooter that made pictures off the bounce, transfer and spot up conditions. Capped off the weekend averaging 20 ppg, 3 rpg and a pair of apg.
2027 Ryan Hampton Checks A Lot of Packing containers
Ryan, the youthful brother of NBA participant RJ Hampton, suited up for Sport Elite on the 15U degree and he confirmed why, albeit it being early, that he’s inside the high tier of 2027 gamers within the nation. Standing at about 6’6, Ryan Hampton has a easy taking pictures stroke from deep off the catch and thrives in transition as an attacker to the rim. He averaged 23 ppg and eight rpg.
There’s nonetheless loads of room for progress, however Hampton’s scoring prowess, mixed together with his size and rising vertical pop, permits himself to be a distinction maker on the court docket.
Participant Notables
2025
Moustapha Thiam, 7’1 C – SE Elite: Huge man’s that’s cell and has a pleasant contact across the rim. Additionally noticed vary together with his taking pictures. Mobility combined with taking pictures upside and rim defending was on show.
Mikel Brown, 6’3 PG – Staff Loaded NC: Very expert guard that we’ve seen develop not solely in ability however peak and athleticism throughout his time in highschool. Perimeter taking pictures, has a excessive passer really feel and since his vary extends past the 3-point line, it provides his teammates extra room to function on the court docket.
Joson Sanon, 6’5 Guard – BABC: A giant-time shot maker that confirmed shiftiness off the bounce. Clear pull-up sport from three and the mid-range space. Was in assault mode offensively and defenses needed to put their finest perimeter defender on him. Averaged 21 ppg and 5.8 rpg.
2026
Gabe Weis, 6’6 SF/PF – Wildcat Choose: Dimension, ability and IQ standout when watching Weis play. Reliable perimeter shooter that attacked closeouts properly. Additionally appreciated his management when he had the scale benefit inside. Holds ample footwork and makes use of his physique properly to generate house earlier than he launches.
Brandon Bass Jr., 6’3 Guard – SE Elite: Actually confirmed his scoring prowess this previous weekend. Thought he did a superb job as a secondary ballhandler and attacking closeouts from the wing when the ball was swung to him. Confirmed why he’s on the excessive finish of prospects in 2026.