May 2026
The 3Stripes Gold West Open in Ladera, California delivered a strong weekend across the 17U, 16U, and 15U divisions, with championship teams separating themselves and several players posting standout production throughout the event.
Division Champions
17U Champion: Coastal Elite (CA)
Defeated LA Select (CA), 79-75
16U Champion: 4S Elite Basketball (CA)
Defeated Utah Valley Prime (UT), 68-53
15U Champion: ITZ United (WA)
Defeated A-Train Magic (OR), 80-68
17U Outstanding Performers
17U Outstanding Performers
MVP: Fabian Ruiz — Coastal Elite (CA) | 19.6 PPG | 3.8 REB | 4.4 3PM | +48
Asher Spence — LA Select (CA) | 23.0 PPG | 4.4 REB | 1.8 AST | 3.8 3PM | +54
Spence brought a lot of creativity and scoring punch for LA Select. He was effective in the open floor, finished well in transition, and showed the shot-making to put together big stretches from the perimeter. Played with good energy and gave LA Select steady production throughout their run to the 17U championship game.
Brigham Kemp — LA Select (CA) | 20.2 PPG | 6.8 REB | 4.8 AST | 3.2 STL | +51
Cayim White — I Can All Stars (CA) | 21.5 PPG | 5.3 REB | 2.8 AST | 3.5 STL | +37
Colton McQuaid — Gamepoint Elite (CA) | 14.5 PPG | 3.0 REB | 1.5 AST | 2.8 3PM | +26
Dylan Michelini-Jackson — VC Elite (CA) | 21.5 PPG | 6.8 REB | 2.8 AST | 3.8 3PM | +45
Isaiah Benn — 4S Elite Basketball (CA) | 13.0 PPG | 2.3 REB | 1.7 AST | +7
Kai McCrary — Control Chaos (CA) | 13.3 PPG | 3.7 REB | 2.7 AST | 2.3 STL
Kavan Bowden — 7 Days (CA) | 21.7 PPG | 3.0 REB | 2.3 AST | 3.3 3PM | +13
Talented 6’3 guard with explosive athleticism and clear scoring instincts. Thrives in transition, finishing above the rim, and capable of scoring in bunches. Confident shooter with range and a strong feel for the game that shows in his decision-making.
Tony Rutledge — Coastal Elite (CA) | 15.0 PPG | 3.2 REB | 3.4 3PM | +38
Versatile wing with size, skill, and the ability to impact different matchups. Rutledge can handle, make the extra pass, and stretch the floor when needed. Defensively, his length and mobility allow him to guard multiple spots and give Coastal Elite lineup flexibility.
17U Other Notable Performers
Anthony Llamas — AllStorm Elite (CA), Ariel Hever — Gamepoint IE Elite (CA), Demaj Moore — Dasheltics (CA), Derek Crabtree — Always Family (CA), Drew Dunning — San Diego Magic,Jack Levey — VC Elite (CA), Myles Mittelsteadt — OGP Ladera, Nikoma D’Angora — CA Gold (CA), Oliver Mosman — Utah Valley Prime (UT), Tyson Vogrig — ITZ United (WA)
16U Outstanding Performers
16U Outstanding Performers
MVP: Tyler D Johnson — 4S Elite Basketball (CA) | 19.4 PPG | 9.2 REB | 1.6 STL | 1.6 BLK | +52
Quick guard who was at his best playing downhill and creating in transition. He put pressure on the defense with his speed, got to spots, and made plays around the basket. Also brought good energy defensively with active hands and ball pressure.
Braeden Baker — Colorado Magic (CO) | 12.6 PPG | 9.2 REB | 1.8 AST | +41
Cameron Palmer — AllStorm Elite (CA) | 22.4 PPG | 7.0 REB | 2.0 3PM | +38
Jaysun Mims — Crafted Basketball (MT) | 19.6 PPG | 3.8 REB | 1.4 AST | +36
Juliayn Patterson — VC Elite (CA) | 30.7 PPG | 5.7 REB | 4.0 AST | 6.7 STL | +34
Played with a scorer’s mindset and kept pressure on the defense all weekend. He got downhill, created his own offense, and still made the right reads when help came. His activity also showed up defensively, turning pressure into steals and extra possessions.
Lincoln Zimmerman — Utah Valley Prime (UT) | 15.6 PPG | 8.2 REB | 2.4 AST | +51
Zimmerman was steady all weekend for Utah Valley Prime. He played bigger than his position, rebounded through traffic, and stayed involved without needing everything called for him. His effort and production helped Utah Valley Prime make a run to the 16U championship game.
Michael Travis Jr — San Jose Spartans (CA) | 15.5 PPG | 7.0 REB | 1.8 STL | +21
Noah Logan — LA Select (CA) | 23.6 PPG | 4.0 REB | 1.8 AST | +64
Rayan Dahi — 4S Elite Basketball (CA) | 15.0 PPG | 2.5 REB | 3.3 AST | +65
Ryan Boi Shaw — 7 Days (CA) | 14.3 PPG | 5.3 REB | 2.0 AST
16U Other Notable Performers
Chace Patterson — Lee Sports Group (CA), Columbus Palmer — Get Better Hoops (CA), Daylen Holt — TRUNM (NM), Dylan Alexander — VC Elite (CA), James Buckner IV — Apex Basketball (CA) James Norton — Utah Valley Prime (UT), Jordan Riggs — ITZ United (WA), Kamani Alexander — Evolve Performance (CA), Shane Graves — I-Can All Stars (CA), Theo Fraser — CA Seal Team (CA)
15U Outstanding Performers
15U Outstanding Performers
MVP: Blake Zimmerman — ITZ United (WA) | 15.4 PPG | 5.4 REB | 2.4 AST | 3.4 3PM | +48
Earned 15U MVP honors at the 3Stripes Gold West Open after helping lead ITZ United to the championship. Skilled offensive guard with real shot-making range and confidence from deep. Plays with good pace, gets into his jumper quickly, and showed the ability to step into big shots when ITZ needed momentum.
Bryan Nunez — A-Train Magic (OR) | 19.2 PPG | 3.6 REB | 3.6 3PM | +10
Productive scoring guard who was one of the top shooters at the event. Showed range from deep, steady shot-making, and the ability to impact the game defensively on the perimeter.
Cooper Janis — Coastal Elite (CA) | 14.4 PPG | 1.8 REB | 4.2 3PM | +79
Evan Grady — So Cal Supreme (CA) | 23.3 PPG | 7.0 REB | 1.8 AST | +12
James Pecic — Colorado Magic (CO) | 15.3 PPG | 2.3 REB | 4.3 3PM
Jordan Price — Evolve Performance (CA) | 25.0 PPG | 5.5 REB | 1.8 STL | +21
Dynamic scoring guard with size, athleticism, and a versatile offensive game. Attacks the basket with force, finishes above the rim, and has the frame to play through contact. Also showed the ability to knock down jumpers and use his athletic tools to make plays defensively.
Kyle OConnor Jr — 4S Elite Basketball (CA) | 16.0 PPG | 3.8 REB | 3.5 3PM | +35
Landon Epeneter — ITZ United (WA) | 11.2 PPG | 5.6 REB | 2.0 AST | 2.2 STL | +60
Leo Ramenofsky — CA Seal Team (CA) | 15.2 PPG | 6.0 REB | 2.2 AST | 2.0 STL | +64
Marquis Blue — CA Gold (CA) | 16.2 PPG | 5.8 REB | 3.2 STL | +12
15U Other Notable Performers
Braeden Schiller — Corona Nation (CA), Caden Fernandez — Always Family (CA), Christian Silva — 4S Elite Basketball (CA), Clayton Carlos — Anaheim Select Gold (CA), Darius Johnson — 7 Days (CA), Dutch Smith — Utah Valley Prime (UT), Josiah Ncube — Coastal Elite (CA), Isaiah McFarlane — A-Train Magic (OR), Micah Brown — Gamepoint Elite (CA), Rudy Lopez — H2G (CA)