May 2026

The 3Stripes Gold East Regional II stop in Austin, Texas brought together competitive programs from across the United States and Canada for a strong weekend of grassroots basketball. Indiana Basketball Club Select’s Isaiah Snead, Project Excellence forward Tristan Edwards, and Murray Elite big man Brennan Lepper earned MVP honors after standout performances during the weekend.

17U Outstanding Performers

MVP

Isaiah Snead | 2027 | 6’0 Guard | Indiana Basketball Club Select
21.3 PPG | 3.5 REB | 2.8 STL

Snead was one of the more consistent perimeter scorers in Austin, showing the ability to control stretches of games with his pace and shot-making. He plays with a tight handle, absorbs contact well getting downhill off the dribble, and consistently creates clean looks in the half court. Tough, composed guard that impacts both ends with a high-IQ approach.

Stephens was at his best attacking downhill and playing through contact. His strength showed up as a scorer and rebounder, giving Zero Fears a physical guard who could finish possessions, win space, and keep pressure on the defense.

Danny Ruffin | 2027 | 5’11 Guard | Hoops 4 Health Bulldogs
12.8 PPG | 8.3 REB | 2.3 AST

Ruffin brought a strong, competitive guard presence with how he attacked the paint and played through bodies. He created downhill pressure, finished with balance, and made a clear impact on the glass by tracking rebounds outside his area.

Marasovic used his size and athleticism well throughout the weekend. He finished plays inside, ran the floor, and made an impact defensively with his length. His +138 plus/minus showed how much he helped drive winning.

Jayden Austin | 2027 | 6’1 Guard | Louisiana Future
17.5 PPG | 4.5 REB | 2.0 STL

Austin brings real athletic pop at the guard spot and showed it on both ends. He got downhill with speed, finished plays in traffic, and used his quickness to pressure the ball defensively. He also flashed enough shooting and passing to keep defenses from loading up on his drives.

Jeremiah Brown | 2027 | 6’2 Guard | GBS National
27.8 PPG | 5.3 REB | 5.8 FTM

Brown put together one of the stronger scoring weekends in the 17U division. He was aggressive without being reckless, got to the line at a high rate, and punished defenses from multiple levels. His rebounding also helped GBS National push quickly after stops.

Washpun stood out with how comfortable he was creating offense in tight spaces. He consistently got to his pull-up game, changed speeds well off the dribble, and made tough shots without needing a high volume of touches. Strong scoring guard that played under control and let the game come to him.

Rivera consistently created pressure on defenses with his shooting range and confidence from the perimeter. He got into rhythm quickly, spaced the floor well, and made teams pay whenever they lost him in transition or off the ball. His +85 plus/minus reflected the impact he had on winning throughout the weekend.

Winslow plays with a strong understanding of the game and consistently put himself in the right spots throughout the weekend. He tracked rebounds exceptionally well from the perimeter, read plays early defensively, and made efficient decisions with the ball. His size, instincts, and ability to impact possessions without forcing offense stood out.

Smalling stood out with his shot-making, physical frame, and overall feel for the game. He consistently made the right reads, defended his position well, and rebounded effectively from the wing. There is a lot to like with his size, shooting, and two-way tools as he continues through the summer.

17U Additional Standouts

Abram Schrinel (Team Loaded 804), Ari Sahm (IBC Gold), Ayden Lemons (Rise & Reign), Camden Evjen (Arsenal Hoops), Carson Hayle (The Collective Elite), Celestino Augusto (Metroball OBG Elite), Chase Phillips (Phenom United Indiana), Devin McIntyre (Xtreme 305 Basketball), Devonte Penn (Steel City Premier), Dominic Mulenga(Phenom United Indiana), Gavin Petty (EG10 Basketball Club), Jackson Gordon (Team Tradition), Jamal Scott (SE Elite Gold), Jamel Hawkins (WeR1 Basketball), Jayden Evans (Chattanooga Elite), Levi Lindeman (IBC Gold), MJ Montague (Team Loaded 804), Tobias Ray (Team Tradition), Tony Holliday Jr. (Michigan Playmakers), Treylon Tillman (Jet Stream Academy)

16U Outstanding Performers

MVP

Tristan Edwards | 2029 | 6’8 Forward | Project Excellence
32.0 PPG | 11.3 REB | 4.8 BLK

Edwards was one of the most impactful frontcourt players in the 16U division. He used his size and second jump to rebound, protect the rim, and change shots defensively. Offensively, he showed touch, finished well in transition, and made plays without forcing the action.

Bryce Dennis (Toronto Alliance)
20.0 PPG | 3.0 STL | +60 plus/minus

Delvin Ugbadamun (Toronto Alliance)
19.5 PPG | 5.5 REB | 3.0 STL

Dream Horton (Team Rose)
19.3 PPG | 3.3 STL

Frank Lee IV (Murray Elite)
18.0 PPG | 5.3 REB | 2.5 STL

Jeremy Willmore (Metroball OBG Elite)
15.5 PPG | +129 plus/minus

Kaiden Holmes (Tru Balance)
18.0 PPG | 3.8 AST | +59 plus/minus

Kyron Johnson (Team Crossroads)
23.0 PPG | 6.7 REB | 2.7 STL

Linney Reed (Team Loaded)
28.0 PPG | 7.0 FTM

Silas Cohen (All Wisconsin)
28.8 PPG | 8.3 FTM

16U Additional Standouts

Anthony Mull (Michigan Playmakers), Ben Setser (Bull City Cowboys), Elie Mukanya (Camden Elite), Ethan Noble(IBC Team Southern Indiana), Ezekiel Brereton (Project Excellence), Jaylen Sanders (Southern Players Club), Jordan Yates (Indiana Basketball Club), Joseph Hill III (Runnin Mavericks), Kaden Taylor (Team Crossroads), Kamran Bell(EG10 Basketball), Kurtis Baumann (Toronto Alliance), Lester Watson (BLUEprint Hoops), Nigel Moore (Zero Fears), Noah Powell (Crimson Kings), Oso Okojie (Project Excellence), Reuben Berry (Houston Grizzlies), RJ White(Stick to the Script – TX), Sebastian Kuras (Hilltopper Basketball Club), Trevor Terfeher (Minnesota Gold), Wellington Barros (Metroball OBG Elite)

15U Outstanding Performers

MVP

Brennan Lepper | 2029 | 6’7 Center | Murray Elite
19.0 PPG | 7.8 REB

Lepper was one of the more productive interior players in Austin with how consistently he controlled space around the basket. He rebounded well in traffic, finished efficiently inside, and showed good touch offensively for a young big. At 6’7”, he also flashed some skill and shooting ability that adds intrigue to his long-term development.

Bendeguz Vujity-Zsolnay (We Got Next)
18.5 PPG | 3.8 3PM

Blake Wunder (Team Loaded/540)
11.3 PPG | +57

Chauncey Young II (Swain Basketball)
15.8 PPG | 7.0 REB

Cory J. Durham (Hilltopper Basketball Club)
19.0 PPG | +52 plus/minus

Jayden Mowrey (Carolina Stars – NC)
17.5 PPG | 5.5 3PM

Malcom Detouche (Trubalance Hoops)
21.0 PPG | 4.5 REB | +37 plus/minus

Mateo Moise (Toronto Alliance)
15.5 PPG | +71

Trey Griffin (Florida Vipers – FL)
32.0 PPG | 4.8 REB | 3.5 STL — Led all 15U scorers at the event.

Will Gonzalez Esperon (Metroball OBG Elite – FL)
15.3 PPG

15U Additional Standouts

Anthony Perkins (Rising AllStarz), Anthony Pollock (Metroball OBG Elite), Antonio Anderson (Steel City Premier), Brady Western (GBS National Swish), Camarii Staples (The UN1T), Diego Verduzco (Texas Attack), Early Jefferson IV (4700 TRN Academy), Enzo Iannuccilli (Toronto Alliance), Gabe Gizzi (Heat Hoops Select), Gregory Griffin IV(Illinois Flight), Khalid Brown (Project Excellence), Lathyn Cox (501 Elite Basketball), Logan Redditt (Zero Fears), Malaki Breitenfeldt (ABC Young Lions), Parker Douglas (Murray Elite), Sawyer Bolanowski (South Blvd Soldiers 2029), Shaquille Henry (BLUEprint Hoops), Tristan Lewis (Rise & Reign), Wayne Al-Ayyh (Tier2Elite), Wyatt Williams (Minnesota Gold)