16U 3SSB Session 1 Recap: Josiah Rose Takes MOP as Team Loaded Opens No. 1 in Scope Scouting Rankings

May 2026

The opening session of the 16U adidas 3SSB circuit delivered a strong first look at the depth of the 2028 class, with several programs establishing themselves early across Select and 3 Stripes play.

Team Loaded finished 4–0 and opens at No. 1 in the Scope Scouting 16U Select Top 10 rankings, while Open Gym Premier and Team Lillard both went 4–0 to headline the 3 Stripes division.

Most Outstanding Player honors went to Josiah Rose of 99OVR, who put together one of the top individual showings of Session I. Rose averaged 25.5 PPG, 7.0 REB, 1.8 AST, 1.8 STL, and 1.5 BLK, while posting an elite 85.8 TS% and 47.3 PER.

Below are Scope Scouting’s Top 10 Team Rankings, All-Session I Teams, and Analytics Leaders from 16U 3SSB Session I.

Scope Scouting Top 10 16U Team Rankings

16U Select

  1. Team Loaded (4–0)
  2. 99OVR (3–1)
  3. Garner Road (3–1)
  4. New World (3–1)
  5. Game Elite (3–1)
  6. Southern Assault (3–1)
  7. Indiana Elite (3–1)
  8. Breakaway Basketball (3–1)
  9. BABC (3–1)
  10. New Heights (2–2)

16U Select Top 10 Contenders

Austin Rivers SE Elite (3–1), D1 Minnesota (2–2), Team Loaded South (2–2), Midwest Basketball Club (2–2), and Atlanta Celtics (2–2).

16U 3 Stripes

  1. Open Gym Premier (4–0)
  2. Team Lillard (4–0)
  3. Tru Colorado (3–1)
  4. Gamepoint (3–1)
  5. Brookwood Lu Dort Elite (3–1)
  6. K-Low Elite (3–1)
  7. Lakeshow (2–2)
  8. Tennessee Impact (2–2)
  9. CA Gold (2–2)
  10. Sin City Select (2–2)

All-Session I Teams

1st Team All-Session I

MOP — Josiah Rose | 6’3 Guard | 2028 | 99OVR
25.5 PPG | 7.0 REB | 1.8 AST | 1.8 STL | 1.5 BLK | 85.8 TS | 47.3 PER

Rose is a powerful, left-handed wing who combines strength, explosiveness, and skill to make a consistent two-way impact. He thrives attacking the paint, where his body control and physicality allow him to absorb contact and finish through defenders, often elevating for highlight-level plays. He plays with an aggressive mindset, putting constant pressure on the rim.

Offensively, Rose complements his interior scoring with a smooth perimeter stroke, giving him the ability to stretch the floor. He also shows advanced feel as a playmaker, displaying strong vision and the ability to thread passes to teammates. On the glass, he rebounds with effort and toughness, and defensively, his athleticism stands out, using his length and timing to generate steals and even pin shots off the backboard.

Coming off a strong 15U circuit run that boosted his recruitment, Rose has carried that momentum into the 16U level, where he continues to separate himself on a talented 99OVR squad. 

Antoine Caughman Jr. | 6’4 Guard/Wing | 2028 | Upward Stars
23.5 PPG | 6.3 REB | 2.5 AST | 2.0 STL | 3.5 3PM | 58.9 TS | 29.4 PER

Caughman is a long, athletic, and explosive wing who made a strong statement in his first showing at 3SSB Boys Session I, finishing as the game-leading scorer on Day 1. He displayed a versatile scoring arsenal, consistently creating his own offense while knocking down perimeter shots, including five made threes. He was equally effective attacking the paint, where he finished with both power and touch.

Defensively, Caughman was active and disruptive, using his length to jump passing lanes and generate steals, often turning those into transition opportunities where he pushed the ball coast-to-coast for finishes. He made scoring look effortless throughout his performance. With his current offer list still early, his production and tools suggest that his recruitment is positioned to expand significantly as the spring and summer progress. 

Antoine Morman Jr. | 5’10 Guard | 2028 | Team Loaded
13.5 PPG | 3.3 REB | 3.8 AST | 2.8 STL | 61.1 TS | 19.2 PER

Morman is a steady lead guard who helped lead Team Loaded to a 4–0 record and the top spot in the 16U division. He plays with command, patience, and a strong understanding of how to run a team. He has good handles, stays calm under pressure, and makes smart reads with the ball. Despite being undersized, he found ways to score at all three levels with touch, balance, and creativity, especially when finishing around length in the lane. He also brought real value defensively, pressuring the ball, creating turnovers, and helping finish possessions on the glass. 

Blaze Johnson | 6’4 Guard/Wing | 2028 | Atlanta Celtics
17.3 PPG | 3.0 REB | 2.5 3PM | 65.3 TS | 26.8 PER

Johnson gave the Atlanta Celtics a reliable scoring presence throughout Session I and finished as one of the more efficient guards in the 16U division. A 5-star recruit, he has a strong frame that allows him to play through contact, but what stood out most was his scoring polish. He can stretch the floor with deep range, get into quick pull-ups, and create separation with a step-back jumper. He also showed patience with the ball, changed speeds well, read ball screens, and made the right pass when the defense shifted. With his combination of shooting, strength, and growing explosiveness, Johnson has the tools to keep trending up as a versatile offensive weapon.

Offers include Maryland, Georgia, Georgia Tech, UNLV, Radford, and more.

James Jenkins III | 6’4 Guard | 2028 | MBJ Elite
20.0 PPG | 7.0 REB | 2.3 AST | 51.9 TS | 24.0 PER

Jenkins was a productive bigger guard for MBJ Elite, giving them scoring, rebounding, and steady activity throughout Session I. He was comfortable creating off the dribble, stepping into mid-range looks, and spacing the floor when given room. His size helped him on the glass, where he rebounded well for his position and created second-chance points. He also made plays with his length defensively and showed the motor to impact the game in multiple areas.

Offers include Bethune-Cookman, McNeese State, and more.

Juleeyan Williams | 6’3 Guard | 2028 | Compton Magic
20.3 PPG | 8.0 REB | 3.0 AST | 56.5 TS | 36.0 PER

Williams  is an elite lead guard with the ability to create scoring opportunities for himself at all three levels. He operates with a strong feel for the game, showing patience with the ball while reading defenders, and has the explosiveness to consistently beat his man off the bounce. 

At 6’2, Williams plays bigger than his size, attacking the paint with confidence and finishing above defenders when needed.  He plays with an aggressive mindset, constantly in attack mode, and brings that same energy on the defensive end.

With his scoring instincts, athletic tools, and mentality, he is without a doubt a mid-high major division 1 player, with an extremely high ceiling. 

Ka’Shawn Gill | 6’6 Wing/Forward | 2028 | Power 5
17.3 PPG | 2.8 REB | 3.3 3PM | 55.2 TS | 23.5 PER

Gill is a 4-star wing/forward with clear long-term upside because of his size, length, and athletic tools. At 6’6, he can create his own shot, get into pull-up jumpers, and stretch the floor with confidence from three. He was at his best attacking downhill, running in transition, and using his athleticism to finish above the rim. Defensively, his length gives him the ability to disrupt plays and turn stops into fast-break chances. As he continues to add strength to his frame, his game should keep expanding on both ends.

Offers include UC Santa Barbara, Central Michigan, and Prairie View A&M.

Kevin Wilson | 6’1 Guard | 2028 | D1 Minnesota
24.3 PPG | 3.5 REB | 4.3 AST | 4.0 3PM | 64.3 TS | 28.8 PER

Wilson was one of the top shot-making guards in the 16U division, giving D1 Minnesota big scoring production with real playmaking value. A 4-star guard, he plays with poise against pressure, gets his team into offense, and makes quick decisions when the defense sends help. His shooting range is a major separator, with the ability to comfortably stretch the floor from well beyond the arc. He also showed craft as a creator, getting into pull-up jumpers and using his handle to finish around size. 

Kingston Gould | 6’2 Guard | 2028 | Southern Assault
18.8 PPG | 5.0 REB | 3.5 AST | 2.5 STL | 77.0 TS | 69.0 PER

Gould put together one of the cleaner guard performances of Session I, producing across the box score while playing with control and efficiency. He was especially comfortable in the mid-range, using change-of-pace dribbles, stop-and-pop pull-ups, fadeaways, and counters to create separation without forcing shots. His handle allowed him to shift defenders, get to his spots, and finish with craft around the basket. The 77.0 TS shows how efficient he was as a scorer, while his 3.5 assists per game showed he could also create for others. Defensively, he brought ball pressure, jumped passing lanes, and turned stops into transition chances.

Offer: Cal

Maurice Carter | 6’0 Guard | 2028 | Compton Magic
19.3 PPG | 3.5 REB | 3.0 AST | 1.8 STL | 59.9 TS | 31.4 PER

Carter is a 4-star guard who was hard to keep out of the paint and gave Compton Magic consistent guard production in Session I. He has a quick first step, tight handle, and the burst to turn small gaps into scoring chances. Once he gets inside, he finishes with creativity, using body control, reverse finishes, and up-and-under moves to score through traffic. He also showed shot-creation value with change-of-pace dribbles, hesitations, and pull-up counters.

Offers include Cal, LSU

2nd Team All-Session I

Amare Chandler | 6’5 Wing | 2028 | Team Lillard
14.8 PPG | 2.5 REB | 2.0 AST | 68.2 TS | 26.2 PER

Brian Cal Jr. | 6’1 Guard | 2028 | Arkansas Hawks
18.3 PPG | 4.8 REB | 3.5 AST | 64.6 TS | 33.9 PER

Brice Wiersma | 6’8 Forward | 2028 | Garner Road
16.3 PPG | 5.5 REB | 3.0 AST | 2.3 BLK | 60.0 TS | 29.8 PER

Jeylan Womack | 6’5 Wing | 2028 | Team Loaded South
18.8 PPG | 1.3 REB | 2.5 3PM | 53.1 TS | 16.9 PER

Kalan Steinbeck | 6’5 Wing | 2028 | ETG Midwest
17.5 PPG | 5.0 REB | 3.8 3PM | 63.3 TS | 24.6 PER

Malachi Odugbela | 6’6 Wing/Forward | 2028 | BABC
17.5 PPG | 3.8 REB | 69.9 TS | 23.0 PER

Parker McDaniel | 6’4 Guard/Wing | 2028 | Southern Assault
17.3 PPG | 4.0 REB | 2.8 3PM | 67.1 TS | 28.4 PER

Sergio Cabrera | 5’8 Guard | 2028 | TJ Ford
16.8 PPG | 3.3 REB | 2.3 STL | 3.3 3PM | 64.9 TS | 20.7 PER

Sherod McCormick III | 6’0 Guard | 2028 | Game Elite
16.8 PPG | 2.0 REB | 2.5 AST | 70.1 TS | 16.8 PER

Van Moczydlowsky | 5’10 Guard | 2028 | CA Gold
18.3 PPG | 3.3 3PM | 72.7 TS | 23.8 PER

3rd Team All-Session I

Caleb Coolman | 6’4 Guard/Wing | 2028 | Indiana Elite
15.0 PPG | 6.0 REB | 3.0 AST | 2.8 3PM | 60.3 TS | 21.3 PER

Carter Bagley | 6’4 Guard/Wing | 2028 | Dream Vision
14.0 PPG | 4.3 REB | 2.0 3PM | 61.6 TS | 21.2 PER

Damien Sanu | 6’1 Guard | 2028 | Mass Rivals
16.5 PPG | 3.0 REB | 3.3 3PM | 67.6 TS | 29.9 PER

Grayson Burton | 6’5 Wing | 2028 | Tennessee Impact
16.3 PPG | 4.5 REB | 2.8 AST | 2.5 3PM | 58.7 TS | 24.5 PER

Jordan Fox | 6’1 Guard | 2028 | New World
14.0 PPG | 3.0 REB | 2.0 AST | 4.3 STL | 60.6 TS | 27.5 PER

Jordan Maxson | 6’2 Guard | 2028 | BABC
14.5 PPG | 3.0 REB | 2.8 AST | 69.7 TS | 35.2 PER

Kyle Hunter | 6’4 Guard/Wing | 2028 | Phenom United
14.0 PPG | 3.8 REB | 58.6 TS | 15.4 PER

Lee Robinson | 6’1 Guard | 2028 | New Heights
12.5 PPG | 2.0 REB | 3.5 AST | 2.3 STL | 61.2 TS | 26.8 PER

Marcus Boyd | 6’3 Guard | 2028 | 99OVR
13.3 PPG | 3.3 REB | 3.3 AST | 61.5 TS | 21.0 PER

Tariq Johnson | 5’10 Guard | 2029 | Open Gym Premier
14.3 PPG | 2.5 REB | 3.5 AST | 2.0 3PM | 60.4 TS | 20.3 PER

Analytics Leaders

True Shooting % Leaders

Minimum 10.0 PPG

Select

  1. Josiah Rose — 99OVR | 85.8% TS
  2. Kingston Gould — Southern Assault | 77.0% TS
  3. Dillon Robinson — Garner Road | 74.6% TS
  4. Sherod McCormick III — Game Elite | 70.1% TS
  5. Joe Jakstys — Breakaway Basketball | 69.9% TS
  6. Malachi Odugbela — BABC | 69.9% TS
  7. Jordan Maxon — BABC | 69.7% TS
  8. Damien Sanu — Mass Rivals | 67.6% TS
  9. Parker McDaniel — Southern Assault | 67.1% TS
  10. Xavier Hall — Game Elite | 66.0% TS

3 Stripes

  1. Anthony Smith — Lakeshow | 84.5% TS
  2. Darian Proctor — Tru Colorado | 79.9% TS
  3. Montae Johnson — Tru Colorado | 76.8% TS%
  4. Marquise Bryant — OneTime Legends | 75.1% TS
  5. Van Moczydlowsky — CA Gold | 72.7% TS 


 * True Shooting Percentage measures overall scoring efficiency by factoring in 2PT, 3PT, and FT production. It highlights players who turn scoring opportunities into points at the highest rate.

Player Efficiency Rating Leaders

Minimum 10.0 PPG

Select

  1. Kingston Gould — Southern Assault | 69.0 PER
  2. Josiah Rose — 99OVR | 47.3 PER
  3. Braylon Washington — BABC | 44.7 PER
  4. Joey Jakstys — Breakaway Basketball | 42.2 PER
  5. Emmanuel Oyesanmi — D1 Minnesota | 38.9 PER
  6. Juleeyan Williams — Compton Magic | 36.0 PER
  7. Jordan Maxson — BABC | 35.2 PER
  8. Maurice Carter — Compton Magic | 31.4 PER
  9. Le’Shawn Hill — Wildcat Select | 31.1 PER
  10. Damien Sanu — Mass Rivals | 29.9 PER

3 Stripes

  1. Joseph Mariles-Jara — Open Gym Premier | 49.5 PER
  2. Brian Cal Jr — Arkansas Hawks | 33.9 PER
  3. Brendan Williams — Team Lillard | 30.6 PE
  4. Montae Johnson — Tru Colorado | 30.2 PER
  5. Hudson Daniels — Sin City Select | 29.3 PER


*  PER summarizes total statistical impact, combining scoring, rebounding, playmaking, defensive production, and efficiency into one number.

Assist-to-Turnover Ratio Leaders

Minimum 2.5 AST

Select

  1. Le’Shawn Hill — Wildcat Select | 8.7 AST/TO
  2. JR Mosley — Dream Vision | 5.0 AST/TO
  3. Isaiah Dorsainvil — Anthony Edwards Five 3SSB | 5.0 AST/TO
  4. Antonio Case Presley — Anthony Edwards Five 3SSB | 5.0 AST/TO
  5. Lee Robinson — New Heights | 4.7 AST/TO
  6. Brice Wiersma — Garner Road | 4.0 /AST/TO
  7. Jordan Maxson — BABC | 3.7 AST/TO
  8. Emmanuel Oyesanmi — D1 Minnesota | 3.3 AST/TO
  9. Caleb Coleman — Indiana Elite | 3.0 AST/TO
  10. Devin Ainsworth — New World | 3.0 AST/TO

3 Stripes

  1. Joseph Mariles-Jara — Open Gym Premier | 5.5 AST/TO
  2. Grayson Burton — Tennessee Impact | 5.5 AST/TO
  3. Brian Cal Jr — CA Gold | 4.7 AST/TO
  4. Jaden Redding — Sin City Select | 4.7 AST/TO
  5. Liam-Emmanuel Bundalian — Brookwood Lu Dort Elite | 4.0 AST/TO

* Assist-to-turnover ratio evaluates a player’s ability to create for others while protecting the ball. It is a strong indicator of guard play, decision-making, and offensive control.

Plus-Minus Leaders

Max 1 per Team

Select

  1. Travis Cooper Jr. — Garner Road | +59
  2. Charles Bezenah — Southern Assault | +47
  3. Esiah Goodson — Team Loaded | +43
  4. Ben Wade — Breakaway Basketball | +41
  5. Xavier Hall — Game Elite | +38
  6. Salim Diaby & Jordan Maxson— BABC | +36
  7. Devin Ainsworth & Taylor Jones — New World | +35
  8. RJ Davis — Game Elite | +33
  9. Jackson Strite — Midwest Basketball Club | +30
  10. Parker McDaniel — Southern Assault | +29

3 Stripes

  1. Dari Bruce — Team Lillard | +64
  2. Tariq Johnson — Open Gym Premier | +57
  3. Kayden Patrick — Tru Colorado | +56
  4. Angara Dut — Brookwood Elite | +42
  5. Elijah Ricks — CA Gold | +38


* Plus-minus reflects team performance with a player on the floor. While it is context-dependent, it can help identify players whose minutes consistently contributed to winning stretches.

Three-Point % Leaders

Minimum 2.5 3PM per game

Select

  1. Josiah Rose — 99OVR | 62.5% 3PT (15/24)
  2. Parker McDaniel — Southern Assault | 57.9% 3PT (11/19)
  3. Damien Sanu — Mass Rivals | 52% 3PT (13/25)
  4. Caleb Coleman — Indiana Elite | 47.8% 3PT (11/23)
  5. Derrick Caldwell  — Breakaway Basketball | 47.6% 3P (10/21)
  6. Le’Shawn Hill — Wildcat Select | 47.4% 3P (9/19)
  7. Kevin Wilson — D1 Minnesota | 42.1% 3PT (16/28)
  8. Blaze Johnson — Atlanta Celtics | 41.7% 3PT (10/24)
  9. Antoine Caughman Jr — Upward Stars | 38.9% 3P (14/36)
  10. Luca Federica — Wildcat Select | 36.7% 3P (11/30)

3 Stripes

  1. Marquise Bryant — One Time Legends | 63.6% 3PT (14/22)
  2. Montae Johnson — Tru Colorado | 59.1% 3PT (13/22)
  3. Van Moczydlowsky — CA Gold | 56.5% 3PT (13/23)
  4. Sergio Cabrera — TJ Ford Elite | 52.0% 3PT (13/25)
  5. Kalan Steinbeck — ETG | 45.5% 3PT (15/33)

 * Three-point percentage measures perimeter efficiency and spacing value. Players who shoot it at high volume and high efficiency force defenses to extend and create more room for teammates.

Closing Thoughts

Session I established an early 16U hierarchy, with Team Loaded setting the pace in Select after a 4–0 start. 99OVR, Garner Road, New World, Game Elite, Southern Assault, Indiana Elite, Breakaway Basketball, and BABC all positioned themselves strongly after 3–1 weekends.

In 3 Stripes play, Open Gym Premier and Team Lillard both went 4–0, while Tru Colorado, Gamepoint, Brookwood Lu Dort Elite, and K-Low Elite also emerged as programs to track moving forward.

Individually, Josiah Rose delivered the top overall performance of the session. The All-Session I teams showed the depth of the 2028 class, with productive guards, bigger wings, and versatile frontcourt pieces making strong early impressions.

Session II will be important in tightening the rankings, separating the top contenders, and giving several programs a chance to build on strong opening-session starts.