3SSB 15U Palmetto Road Championship Game Recap

July 2025

Midwest Basketball Club takes down 99OVR in a heated battle to secure the trophy

Final Score: Midwest Basketball Club 80 – 99OVR 73

Location: The Arena – 3SSB Palmetto Road Championship

Midwest Basketball Club captured the 15U adidas 3SSB Championship with an 80–73 win over 99OVR, relying on interior dominance, balanced scoring, and disciplined execution down the stretch. In a game that featured sharp shooting from 99OVR early, Midwest responded with poise and physicality, owning the glass and delivering in the clutch.

After an early barrage of threes from 99OVR, Midwest weathered the storm with strong play from its frontcourt and a series of timely buckets in the final minutes to seal the title.

Key Standouts

Marcus Boyd ’28 – 99OVR

25 PTS | 5 REB | 4 AST | 9-16 FG | 3-7 3PT | 4-4 FT

  • Bucket-getter from start to finish. Scored at all three levels and gave 99OVR late-game life.

Keonte Smith ’28 – Midwest

14 PTS | 9 REB | 4 AST | 5-11 FG | 3-5 FT

  • Two-way force in the paint. Dominated the boards and facilitated from the elbow.

Brady Bowman ’28 – Midwest

14 PTS | 6 AST | 3 REB | 5-7 FG | 2-2 FT

  • Heady lead guard who controlled the pace and delivered multiple big drives late.

Jayden Reed-Davis ’28 – Midwest

15 PTS | 6-7 FG | 3-4 3PT

  • Knocked down a dagger three in the final 2:30 to stretch the lead.

Andrew Terry ’28 – Midwest

9 PTS | 4 REB | Key layup + 3PT in final 2 mins

  • Versatile frontcourt piece who stepped up in crunch time.

Team Analytics Highlights

Midwest Basketball Club:

  • Shot 56% FG (31-55)
  • 18 assists on 31 made FGs
  • +8 rebounding edge
  • Controlled the paint and tempo throughout

99OVR:

  • 13-29 from 3PT (45%)
  • 4-4 FT but only 4 attempts
  • -4 turnover margin
  • Struggled to generate consistent interior looks

Momentum Breakdown

  • 99OVR opened the game hitting 4 straight 3PTs, including 2 from Ryland Groom.
  • Midwest answered with buckets on their first 5 possessions and took control behind inside-out offense.
  • A 15–7 run midway through 1H gave Midwest its first cushion.
  • 99OVR hung around with timely perimeter shooting, but couldn’t slow Midwest’s high-post actions.
  • In the final 2 minutes, Midwest took control, making timely plays and buckets to secure the win. 

Scope Championship MVP:

Keonte Smith ’28 – Midwest Basketball Club

  • A constant presence on both ends. Smith controlled the glass, made smart reads as a passer, and delivered when it mattered most. His two-way impact set the tone in the title win.

Scope All-Championship Team (15U):

  • Keonte Smith ’28 (Midwest Basketball Club) – MVP
  • Marcus Boyd ’28 (99OVR)
  • Brady Bowman ’28 (Midwest Basketball Club)
  • Jayden Reed-Davis ’28 (Midwest Basketball Club)
  • Ryland Groom ’28 (99OVR)