April 2026
The first stop of the adidas 3SSB circuit in OGP Ladera Ranch will set the tone for the entire circuit, but this year’s storyline is clear: the Class of 2027 is here.
Several names in this field already carry national-level attention and high-major offers. From lead guards who control tempo to long wings with scoring versatility and emerging frontcourt pieces with size, this group will shape the weekend.
Below is a scouting-focused breakdown of the key names, teams, and what to watch.
Headliners: Guards Driving the Event
Nasir Anderson | Atlanta Celtics
Anderson enters as the most complete and proven guard in the field. He plays with elite pace control, advanced feel in ball screens, and consistent downhill pressure. What separates him is his ability to dictate tempo without forcing action; he gets to his spots, collapses the defense, and makes the right read.
Jordan Page | Garner Road
A long, athletic wing who continues to trend upward physically and offensively. Page impacts the game with size, rebounding from the perimeter, and shot-making versatility. He’s not just a scorer he creates mismatches.
Kamari Whyte | New Heights
One of the more explosive guards in the group. Whyte thrives off the bounce with quick first-step acceleration and strong downhill instincts. He’s comfortable in ball screens and can generate paint touches consistently. If he’s making perimeter shots, he becomes extremely difficult to contain.
Antonio Pemberton | Mass Rivals
A poised lead guard who brings control, toughness, and scoring balance. Pemberton plays with a strong understanding of pace and game flow, capable of organizing offense while still creating his own shot. He’s a steadying presence who elevates team execution late in possessions.
J’Lon Lyons | New World
A quick, confident guard who applies pressure on both ends. Lyons plays with speed, creativity, and defensive activity, consistently putting pressure on opposing ball-handlers. His ability to get downhill and disrupt rhythm makes him a high-impact guard in this setting.
Wings with Upside and Production
Josh Leonard | Upward Stars
One of the highest-upside wings in the class. Leonard brings length, athleticism, and scoring instincts, with the ability to impact both ends. His trajectory is pointing upward quickly, and this environment is an opportunity to solidify himself among the top tier nationally.
Jacoby Briscoe | Washington Warriors
A versatile forward with a well-rounded offensive skill set. Briscoe can score facing up, attack mismatches, and operate in the mid-post. His ability to create offense without needing structure makes him valuable in live-play settings like 3SSB.
Geren Holmes | Team Loaded South
A long wing who continues to gain traction. Holmes shows positional size, fluidity, and developing offensive confidence. When engaged, he impacts both ends and has shown the ability to produce while playing up.
Frontcourt Presence
Mahamadou Diop | Dream Vision
A legitimate interior presence with size that translates immediately. Diop provides rim protection, rebounding, and interior scoring, giving Dream Vision a physical anchor. His development offensively will determine how dominant he can be.
Darius Wabbington | Compton Magic
Physical interior presence. Wabbington rebounds, defends, and plays with toughness around the basket. Effective in his role he’ll be sure to turn some heads on an always talented Compton Magic group.
Deng Longar | MBJ Elite
A long-term frontcourt prospect with size and mobility. Longar shows rim protection potential and developing offensive skill.
Additional Names to Track
- Christopher Washington Jr. | Midwest Basketball Club – Productive guard with scoring ability and confidence as a lead option.
- Chase Richardson | TJ Ford – Highly recruited guard with strong scoring instincts and playmaking ability.
- Jaylen Smith | Team Lillard – Proven winner with multiple offers and steady production.
- Cisco Munoz | OGP – Crafty lead guard who scores at all three levels and controls pace.
- Omari Cuffe | OGP – Efficient scorer with strong feel for the game and shot selection.
- Amire Gill | Wildcat Select – Tough, defensive-minded guard who competes on both ends.
- Baboucarr Ann | D1 Minnesota – Athletic wing with defensive versatility and transition ability. Still developing offensively but tools are evident.
- Stevie Hall | Indiana Elite – Confident scoring guard who can get hot quickly. Looks to create offense and apply pressure.
- Isaiah-Mack Russell | Indiana Elite – Strong, physical guard who plays through contact and contributes defensively.
- Sincere Hudson | Lakeshow – Aggressive guard with scoring instincts. Comfortable creating off the dribble.
- William Brandon Hahn | Lakeshow – Wing with size and shooting upside. Spaces the floor and plays within structure.
- Avery Moses | Southern Assault – Aggressive guard who looks to attack and score.
- Lucai Anderson | Southern Assault – Athletic wing with defensive upside and developing offensive tools.
What We’re Watching at Session I
- Which 2027 guards can run a team, not just score
- Efficiency vs. volume as shot creators
- Who handles physicality
- Wings: production vs. potential
- Perimeter defensive versatility
- Bigs: impact beyond size
- Consistency across the weekend
- Motor and competitiveness
- Off-ball feel and spacing
- Transition decision-making
- Late-game execution
- New stock risers emerging
- True high-major prospects vs long-term projects
Full in depth Scope evaluations will be available on the Scope Scouting website and on each player’s individual profiles via The Passport.