Been touring an excellent bit the previous month and I’ve lastly slowed down to put in writing. 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’ll in the summertime as they play extra video games along with their teammates. Let’s begin with the storylines.
Kaden Magwood Helped Himself
Identified primarily for his scoring prowess, 2025 guard Kaden Magwood displayed his playmaking for Workforce Loaded VA. He finds the open man as a result of he generates plenty of gravity from the protection. He was discovering shooters on drives and making photographs off the bounce, even when he didn’t have a lot area 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 Displaying Why He’s a 5 Star
Phenom United completed the Omaha session with a 3-1 report. A big half was as a consequence of ‘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 satisfactory perimeter shooter. He’s all the time had a robust body, nevertheless it appears Peterson added extra muscle to his construct and he’s producing area off of contact simpler.
Greatest Underclassman Performer: Caleb Holt
A premier prospect in 2026, Caleb Holt for Recreation Elite has proven progress in his recreation. 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 pressure many photographs. He’s a keen passer however he additionally knew when to activate the gears and acquire a bucket. Holt performs with plenty of energy and he generates satisfactory raise on his pull-ups and finishes on the rim. Completed the weekend session averaging 24.5 ppg, 6 rpg and a couple of apg.
The Versatility of Koa Peat
Versatility is vital in the case of basketball. For guards, wings, publish, regardless of the place, it makes no distinction and Koa Peat is one who gives plenty of versatility offensively. Standing at about 6’8 with a big body, Peat can deal with the ball below strain, function within the mid-post or publish for a bucket, can cross 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 report and averaged 18.8 ppg, 7 rpg, and a couple of apg.
Moreno, Mullins Combo Propels Indiana Elite To a Spotless Document
Indiana Elite received all 4 video games in Omaha as they have 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 large man ran the ground effectively and confirmed good contact across the rim. He has actual upside as a shooter down the highway, and altered photographs defensively.
For the capturing, ‘25 Braylon Mullins shot the quilt off the ball. He has a fast set off on his jumper, and is a flexible shooter that made photographs off the bounce, transfer and spot up conditions. Capped off the weekend averaging 20 ppg, 3 rpg and a couple of apg.
2027 Ryan Hampton Checks A Lot of Containers
Ryan, the youthful brother of NBA participant RJ Hampton, suited up for Recreation 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 clean capturing 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: Massive man’s that’s cellular and has a pleasant contact across the rim. Additionally noticed vary together with his capturing. Mobility combined with capturing upside and rim defending was on show.
Mikel Brown, 6’3 PG – Workforce Loaded NC: Very expert guard that we’ve seen develop not solely in ability however top and athleticism throughout his time in highschool. Perimeter capturing, has a excessive passer really feel and since his vary extends past the 3-point line, it offers 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 recreation 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 effectively. Additionally preferred his management when he had the scale benefit inside. Holds satisfactory footwork and makes use of his physique effectively to generate area earlier than he launches.
Brandon Bass Jr., 6’3 Guard – SE Elite: Actually confirmed his scoring prowess this previous weekend. Thought he did an excellent 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.
