Adidas 3SSB Session I 2026
Chloe Jenkins (#21) and Jordan Brown of 7 Days 3SSB 17U.
7 Days Looked the Favorite After the First Turn in Adidas 17U!
May 5, 2026
As in the last few years, Adidas held a session (this year Session I) at the Legends Event Center in Bryan, Texas during the April 17-19 weekend. A total of 108 teams (divisions of 17U, 16U and 15U) generally played four games over the three days. Approximately 140 colleges (about 170 college coaches [mostly NCAA Division 1] as some schools sent more than one coach) attended at least one day of the event run for Adidas by event operator Open Gym Premier. Additionally, about 40 media were present for at least one day. While the talent may not rank at the top amongst the various club circuits, what was present made attendance at Session I more than worthwhile. On the other hand, the hospitality at Adidas has been clearly the best over the years, making both college coaches and media believe Adidas and event organizers are glad you are there!
Future stops:
Adidas Girls 3SSB Session II is scheduled for July 10-14, 2026, in Mishawaka, Indiana, at the Mishawaka Fieldhouse. Session III is scheduled for July 24-27 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center.
Quotes of the weekend by college coaches present lamenting the current state of college basketball:
Quote 1: The best three weeks of the year [NCAA post-season championship] are followed by the worst three weeks of the year [dealing with post-season transfers out/in plus NIL ].
Quote 2: We don’t need to be out evaluating; we need to be out raising money [to pay players].
The Passport App
This was new to me and amazing as to the information contained on the event. For one thing, you can actually find the scoring average for all players at the Bryan event. It appears to be an upgrade from (although quite good) Game Changer, used by Adidas last year.
Prospect versus player; better now versus better later?
If you talk to scouts or college coaches, unless you caution otherwise, they will usually talk about the individuals on court as ‘prospects’, projecting skills that may not yet be incorporated into the competitor being viewed. This is most often true of the taller or the quality athlete. Media, if reporting on the events at hand, are looking to tout successful ‘players’, those showing well here and now. One term I like to use is ‘better now’ (an individual who has reached most of potential early in age) or ‘better later’ (an individual whose skills are not yet close to maximized but which height and/or athleticism and [perhaps more hidden] ‘want to’ are perceived to be better investments for post-high school success.
Getting into the event…
There were top tier players present. Talent amongst older players may have been down a bit from last May’s Adidas stop in Bryan.
Touching on the 17U, 7 Days out of Southern California appeared to be the top team present. They went 4-0 as did Team Elite Hubbard out of Georgia, the Northwest Greyhounds out of Washington, Fam Hoops and Lady Jets both registered out of Texas. As we have seen in the past, looking best in April guarantees nothing as for the finish in latter July.
Best performance
Although losing 91-82 to 7 Days, Eve Long (see below) of Southwest Select 17U posted 52 points on 18/29 from the field and 15/16 from the foul line. For the four games of the event, Long averaged 27.3 ppg. Not saying other players did not shine brightly but given the opposition (multiple Power 4 players on 7 Days), this was a special performance.
Discussed below are many players who stood out at the event, some more for now and some more for later! They are listed alphabetically within graduation class with listed height, position and club team (school information in parenthesis as available). Generally, all below project as Division 1 players at some level (in some cases I weighed in on more specific level below). Obviously with limited time, there were players worthy of positive comments missed. Please note that most players written about in articles in the last few months are mostly omitted.
2027
Avery Arije, 6-0, guard, United Mission 3SSB 17U (Crestwood Preparatory College, Ontario, Canada)
A lefty with perimeter stroke, Arije can attack the rim and shoot at mid-range (second option) when action speeds up. She is also an above average defender considered one of Canada’s best perimeter prospects in the 2027 class.
A’Zyua Blair, 5-5, point guard, Fam Hoops 3SSB 17U (Houston Christian High School, Texas)
A lead guard with above average athleticism and fine handles, Blair is a strong penetrator with good decisions made on the fast break. Having Power 4 offers, she also demonstrated a mid-range jumper (wish more had one!).
Kawehi Borden, 6-1, forward, Northwest Greyhounds 3SSB 17U (Sumner High School, Washington)
Borden is a physical forward with good basketball IQ with game in and out of the paint. She has multiple Power 4 offers.
Finley Chastain, 6-1, wing, Southwest Select 3SSB 17U (Walnut Grove High School, Texas)
Verbally committed to the University of Oklahoma, Chastain is an above average perimeter shooter inside and beyond the arc very worthy of a major D1 scholarship. In Bryan, she posted 14.8ppg with efficient shooting.
Courtland Cloud, 6-0, wing, Fam Hoops 3SSB 17U (Shadow Creek High School. Texas)
Cloud is an above average athlete with size looking to attack the rim. Building shooting range would add to value if viewing indicative.
Ginny Dumont, 5-11, guard, Southeast All Stars 3SSB 17U (Providence Day School, North Carolina)
Verbally committed to UCLA, Dumont is an above average passer and light on her feet as guards her height go. Perimeter shooting probably needs to improve for best results at the Power 4 level.
Harper Dunn, 6-6, center, Hardwood Elite 3SSB 17U (Albuquerque Academy, New Mexico)
Dunn is a tall rim protector who has become stronger in build than when seen in 2025. She needs to do a better job gathering to score in traffic. The ‘6-5 and taller’ often get major offers even when not close to finished products. The real question (as always) is whether potential will turn into in-game production?
Kyla Frazier, 5-9, guard, Northwest Greyhounds 3SSB 17U (Stadium High School, Washington)
An aggressive, above average athlete, Frazier sometimes forced it a bit but is certainly of D1 caliber.
Miciah Fusilier, 6-4, forward, Fam Hoops 3SSB 17U (IMG Academy, Florida)
Verbally committed to Baylor University, talent and athleticism have never been in question with Fusilier. The big improvement is that she is playing with more focus/motor, more of the time.
Berkley Jones, 5-10. forward, Meta Hoops 3SSB 17U (Eagle High School, Idaho)
Jones is just adequate as an athlete but deservingly has multiple Power 4 offers. She has a special ‘want to’, combining good motor and above average basketball IQ. She can shoot the three but prefers to score at the rim or in the mid-range. In a game at Bryan versus multiple future Power 4 opponents, she was the most productive player on the court. It’s called getting things done rather than just looking the part!
Corinne Lomax, 5-11, small forward, Mass Rivals 3SSB 17U (Tabor Academy, Massachusetts)
With multiple Power 4 offers in hand, Lomax is a high-quality athlete who attacks the rim well. Improving shooting range might be something to work on.
Eve Long, 6-3, forward, Southwest Select 3SSB 17U (Olathe South High School, Kansas)
One of the very top players/prospects in the 2027 class, Long can score at all three levels playing with a good motor and above average athleticism, not shying away from attacking in traffic. If there is one criticism (and one could argue it isn’t) is that she is not as dominant as she could be in every game she plays.
Eve Long of Southwest Select 3SSB 17U.
Addison Medeck, 6-3, center, ETG 3SSB 17U (Papillion Lavista South High School, Nebraska)
Having multiple Power 4 offers, Medeck is your prototypical, decently athletic, adequately mobile low post with good touch close to the rim. Building range might be something to work on.
Finley Parker, 6-3, forward, Southeast All Stars 3SSB 17U (River Ridge High School, Georgia)
Verbally committed to Indiana, Parker is an above average shooter from behind the arc. To her credit, she has improved her game in the key. How well she can defend and adjust to the speed of the game at the Power 4 level could well determine how much time she gets as a freshman.
Santana Sabus, 5-9, point guard, Hardwood Elite 3SSB 17U (Ralston Valley High School, Colorado)
With multiple Division 1 offers, Sabus moves adequately enough with good handles able to attack going left or right. She appears to have good basketball IQ and is able to run a team. Adding range might be something to work on if viewing was indicative.
Kaleena Smith, 5-6, point guard, 7 Days 3SSB 17U (Ontario Christian HS, California)
One of the best small guards in many years, Smith can score (averaged 24.0 over four games in Bryan) at all levels and can go into “assist mode” as needed. She led her high school to the CIF Open Division title and consensus mythical national high school title. In April, she was named MaxPreps High School Player of the Year.
Marley Spiers, 6-4, center, Lady Phenom United 3SSB 17U (Clarksville Christian School, Tennessee)
Well built, Spiers can defend the lower paint with size and above average athleticism. Offensively, the skills of quality finishing touch and gathering in traffic are not yet there. Regardless, major D1 programs will take her hoping things all come together in the not too distant future.
Kennedy Stamper, 5-5, point guard, Lady Phenom United 3SSB 17U (George Rogers Clark High School, Kentucky)
Verbally committed to the University of Cincinnati, Stamper makes up for height and just adequate athleticism with above average basketball IQ, field generalship and ability to hit the three. In scouting terms, she is better than what initially meets the eye.
Nation Williams, 6-2, forward, Lady Prospects Elite 3SSB 17U (Centennial HS, Nevada; reported to be moving to Utah for senior year)
Considered one of the top prospects in the 2027 class, Williams plays with a high motor/college-ready body and is a ‘beast’ on the glass. In viewing her periodically over the last few years, it appears that she is more athletic in her movements now than earlier in her high school career.
T’Niyah Wilson-Smith, 6-1, guard, ETG 3SSB 17U (Omaha North High School, Nebraska)
Wilson-Smith is a power guard who can hit the three. Strongly built, conditioning may be an issue to some recruiters. She is one of those players you may pass on (does not fit the stereotypical perimeter build) but might not want to play against.
Emily Zack, 6-2, power forward, Indiana Basketball Club 3SSB 17U (Zionsville Community High School, Indiana)
Zack is well skilled with numerous offers below the Power 4 level. She can step out and hit the three (performed well at the event). An uptick in overall athleticism could bump her up further.
2028
Leah Awe, 6-2, forward, Wisconsin Purple Aces 3SSB 17U (SPLASH [Stevens Point Area Senior High School], Wisconsin)
Awe is offensively active as a strong driver (more 4F than 3F) to the rim. She is also able to convert from the foul line. Adding some range could possibly increase her recruiting stock.
Dakhari Blankumsee, 5-11, guard, Next Level 3SSB 17U (Winton Woods High School, Ohio)
Just to mention “Strawberry” (as she is known) was present might be enough. Considered one of the top prospects in the 2028 class, she can score in multiple ways with the only question perhaps being how engaged she remains possession to possession.
Charity Bryant, 5-11, small forward, Full Package 3SSB 16U (Evanston Township, Illinois)
A long athlete with decent stroke, Bryant looks to penetrate mostly going left.
Janay Carter, 5-11, guard, Lady Phenom United 3SSB 16U (Harvest Prep, Ohio)
Carter is an above average athlete who can attack the rim and score at mid-range. Her game is still evolving as to adjusting to speed of game at club level.
Victorian Collins, 6-3, center, Elevate Elite, 3SSB 16U (Concord Academy, North Carolina)
Athletic but still somewhat raw as to offensive skills, Collins showed she can block shots and thus protect the rim. Maturation should be monitored from the Power 4 level and down.
Caylin Cox, 5-10, guard, Sol United 3SSB 16U (Johnstown-Monroe High School, Ohio)
Cox is a high-motored player with medium-solid build. She is eager to not shy away from physical play in order to help her team win. Her maturation is worth monitoring at the D1 level (not saying exactly where).
Payton Dolliver, 5-11, small forward, ETG 3SSB 16 U (Malcomb Public Schools, Nebraska)
Dolliver is a baseline operator who can hit the three but would rather drive to the rim. She is an above average rebounder for her height, modestly athletic in build and footspeed. Certainly a Division 1 prospect, how her game matures could push her into Power 4 territory.
Hinekawa Esler, 6-4, center, Lady Jets 17U 3SSB (from online data as no info in packet; Big Tyme Sports Preparatory Academy, Texas)
Esler is a strongly built post willing to bang down low. Skills still developing but liking D1 prospect at some level!
Dilynn Johnson, 5-9, point guard, Northwest Greyhounds 3SSB 16U (Bellevue High School, Washington)
Johnson (averaged 22.5 ppg over four games at Bryan) is an above average athlete who can attack the rim with a three-ball that must be respected. Considered one of the top prospects in Washington’s 2028 class, she is a Power 4 level athlete if viewing indicative!
Alannah Morantus, 6-0, shooting guard, Mass Rivals 3SSB 17U (Noble & Greenough School, Massachusetts)
Having Power 4 offers in hand, Morantus is an above average athlete with ability to score from the perimeter or get to the rim.
Ella Watts, 6-1, forward, Southeast All Stars 3SSB 16U (Bob Jones High School, Alabama)
What Watts may lack in footspeed, she makes up for with a good motor and above average activity on offense. Known for wanting to shoot the three, she is diversifying her offense. Word has her with offers from Power 4 level and down.
2029
Jordan Brown, 5-10, guard, 7 Days 3SSB 17U (Francis Parker High School, California)
Above average athletically, Brown had multiple games hitting multiple 3-balls making Power 4 coaches notice.
Geralynn Byers-Veal, 6-2, guard/forward, Southwest Select 3SSB 17U (Austin Westlake High School, Texas)
Capable of playing inside or outside (seems to be her preference), Byers-Veal is one of the top prospects in Texas’s 2029 class. An above average athlete, she handles the ball well and more than not, makes good decisions with it. At times she could be more assertive on offense, but ‘playing up’ (in age) in club and in high school this is often the case for a young player. Most encouraging at this event was her hitting perimeter shots including threes.
Ja’Kyiah Cook, 6-1, guard/forward, Lady Phenom United 3SSB 17U (Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School, Ohio)
Cook is a high-level athlete (Power 4 prospect) with size and advanced understanding for age able to score off the bounce or on the perimeter. Playing up 2 years, she had a secondary role on this team.
Malyiah Evans, 6-0, guard, Indiana Basketball Club 3SSB 16U (Pike High School, Indiana)
Evans is a springy, athletic driver not yet fully filled out. A nice plus is that she showed a jump shot.
Gabrielle Fajemirokun, 6-6, center, United Mission 3SSB 17U (Crestwood Preparatory College, Ontario, Canada)
Fajemirokun moves well as a rim protector of great height. Like several other ‘6-5 and taller’ highly regarded high school prospects for upside given height, she struggles to gather in traffic to shoot the ball. As this measure of height and solid build is rare, everyone will be patient as to progress offensively. As the old maxim goes, “you cannot teach height.”
Kinley Ford, 5-5, point guard, ETG 3SSB 16U (Alma High School, Nebraska)
A heady point guard with good handles, Ford is light on her feet. She appeared more drive oriented as to scoring.
Peyton Frazier, 6-2, power forward, Team Elite Hubbard 3SSB 15U (Greater Atlanta Christian School, Georgia)
I do not like to write about players commented on in recent articles (Sunshine State Showdown 2026) but the positive comments from media, scouts and college coaches (Power 4 level and down) made a mention necessary. Light on her feet, she continues to broaden her game (mostly in the paint) dominating in the Adidas 15U (granted not as strong as 17U) averaging 25.5 ppg over four games at the event.
Peyton Frazier of Team Elite Hubbard 3SSB 15U.
Chloe Jenkins, 5-11, guard 7 Days 3SSB 17U (Ontario Christian High School, California)
Jenkins is a quality athlete who can hit the three and attack the rim with size. Along with Jordan Brown above, she is one of the best freshmen in California.
Jai Johnson, 5-10, guard, Texas Lonestar 3SSB 16U (Homeschooled, Texas)
Johnson is an athletic lefty, who is light on her feet looking to attack the rim (primarily to the left) with good ‘ups’. Adding range might be something to work on.
Jojo Martin, 5-10, forward, Hardwood Elite 3SSB 16U (Stanley Lake High School, Colorado)
Martin plays bigger than her height. Very active at both ends, she looks to work the baseline on offense and showed good vision in transition. Martin has offers from the Power 4 level down with adding more range perhaps something to work on. Note: Martin was #21 (incorrect in coaches’ packet).
Lucia Mayorquin, 6-0, small forward, Northwest Greyhounds 3SSB 16U (Bellevue High School, Washington)
Considered one of Washington’s best in the 2029 class, Mayorquin looked to play out of the wing to baseline area able to score at all three levels (more drive and mid-range). Above average athletically, her maturation should be monitored from the Power 4 level and down. She averaged 20.5 ppg over four games at the event.
Charlotte McCurry, 6-0, shooting guard, Lady Phenom United 3SSB 17U (John Hardin High School, Kentucky)
McCurry is well skilled with three-point range and mid-range jumper. How she matures physically will determine how high she fits for the next level (already has offers from Power Four level down).
Peyton Pugh, 5-0, point guard, Gauchos 3SSB 15U (Bound Brook High School, New Jersey)
The most major thing holding Pugh from major D1 offers is being so small. She is very quick (can be a terror on defense), handles (senses traps coming) and passes very well with good court vision on the fast break. Other than growing some, three-point shooting might be an area to improve on.
Kaila Walker-Lowe, 6-3, center, Sol United 3SSB 16U (Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School, Ohio)
With superior height and above average athletically, Walker-Lowe is just developing her post skills but is a name for D1 schools to monitor.
Aaliyah Waller, 5-9, guard, Della 3SSB 16U (Wichita Heights HS, Kansas)
Waller showed above average athleticism, an ability to score attacking the rim and at mid-range along with a willingness to defend.
Zoe Williams, 5-7, point guard, Team Elite Hubbard 3SSB 17U (Marietta High School, Georgia)
Willians is a decent athlete who can run a team with an above average basketball IQ. Improved perimeter shooting efficiency is one area that she might improve on.
2030
Emmanuella Appoh, 6-0, forward, United Mission 3SSB 15U (Marechal School, Quebec Canada; online information indicates she will be playing for Capital Courts in Ottawa, Canada)
Appoh is strongly built with decent mobility looking to score in lower key. Building range could add to her game.
Aaliyah Givens, 5-8, guard, 7 Days 3SSB 16U (Francis Parker High School, California)
A good athlete with handles and penetrating ability, Givens should help make a talented Francis Parker team even better next year.
Malaysia Isaac, 5-7, guard, Gauchos 3SSB 15U (Avenel Middle School, New Jersey; online information indicates she will attend Roselle Catholic, New Jersey)
Isaac is a strongly built guard with versatile game. Her development is worthy of monitoring from the Power 4 level and down.
Camilla Poraj-Kuczewski, 6-2. forward, Meta Hoops 3SSB 15U (North Junior High School; info online indicates headed to Boise High School, Idaho)
Poraj-Kuczewski is fluid in her movements with good hands. In brief viewing, she appeared to like to work out of the high post but also has some perimeter skills. Worth monitoring from Power 4 level down!
Jada Reid, 6-4, center, Indiana Basketball Club 3SSB 16U (Fall Creek Junior High School, Fishers, Indiana)
Already with a medium-solid build, Reid moves well for her height. Skills are just developing but a name to know.
Treyanna Ritter, 6-4, center, Hardwood Nation 3SSB 15U (Holy Family Catholic School; online reports have her attending Palisade High School, Colorado)
Ritter is a strongly built low post with good hands. She already has Power 4 interest.
Naomi Roland, 6-1, small forward, Elevate Elite 3SSB 16U (Caldwell Academy, North Carolina)
Roland is a quality athlete with high motor and jump shot. Major D1 upside with positive maturation!
Claire Stoops, 5-10, guard, Southeast All Stars 3SSB 16U (Zionsville [IN] West Middle School; believed to be re-locating to Florida for high school)
With advanced understanding, this versatile lefty can score in multiple ways. Stoops has multiple Power 4 offers.
2031
Olivia Kim, 5-11, wing, 7 Daya 3SSB 15U (Ladera Vista Jr. HS, California)
Kim showed the ability to hit the three as a mobile, very young wing.
2032
Seylah Bains, 5-10, guard, Athletics 3SSB 15U (Homeschooled, British Columbia, Canada)
One of the leading scorers (averaged 18.3 ppg over four games at the event) in the 15U Division, Bains is far from developed physically but has advanced understanding for her very young age. Skill-wise, she can hit the three and create a shot at mid-range via the floater.