adidas 3SSB Session III 16U Recap: MOPs Mikey Chiara & Aiden Shaw Lead All-Session Teams as Dream Vision and Team Lillard Rise to No. 1 in Bryan

📍 Bryan, Texas

Session III of the adidas 3SSB Boys Circuit delivered another highly competitive weekend in Bryan as teams battled to strengthen their résumés and improve their positioning for the adidas 3SSB Circuit Finals. Across both the Select and 3 Stripes divisions, several programs made significant moves in the latest Scope Scouting rankings while separating themselves in the race for championship seeding.

In the Select Division, Dream Vision emerged as the new No. 1 team following an impressive 4-1 weekend, while Garner Road, Southern Assault, D1 Minnesota, and Indiana Elite continued to establish themselves among the top contenders on the adidas 3SSB circuit. New Heights produced one of the biggest breakthroughs of the session, climbing into the Top 10 behind statement wins over Team Lillard, Compton Magic, BABC, and Game Elite. Compton Magic, 99OVR, Team Loaded, and Austin Rivers Southeast Elite also strengthened their positioning for the adidas 3SSB Championship bracket.

The 3 Stripes Division saw Team Lillard claim the No. 1 ranking after another strong showing against one of the toughest schedules in Bryan. Open Gym Premier remained close behind, while Tennessee Impact continued its rise into championship contention. CA Gold, Tru Colorado, ETG Midwest, Lakeshow, Arkansas Hawks, and K-Low Elite also improved their standing as teams continued jockeying for favorable seeding heading into the adidas 3SSB Circuit Finals.

Individually, Mikey Chiara (New Heights) earned 16U Select MOP honors after leading one of the weekend’s biggest team turnarounds with his perimeter shooting and efficient scoring. In the 3 Stripes Division, Aiden Shaw (CA Gold) captured MOP honors following a dominant all-around performance, averaging 20.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.6 steals per game while leading California Gold to one of the strongest weekends in the division.

SCOPE SCOUTING 16U SELECT TEAM RANKINGS

  1. Dream Vision (8-4)
  2. Garner Road (9-3)
  3. Southern Assault (9-3)
  4. D1 Minnesota (8-4)
  5. Indiana Elite (8-4)
  6. New Heights (7-5)
  7. Compton Magic (7-5)
  8. 99OVR (9-3)
  9. Team Loaded (7-5)
  10. Austin Rivers Southeast Elite (9-3)

CONTENDERS

  • Team Loaded South (8-4)
  • Phenom United (5-7)
  • BABC (7-5)
  • Game Elite (6-6)
  • Midwest Basketball Club (5-7)

SCOPE SCOUTING 16U 3 STRIPES TEAM RANKINGS

  1. Team Lillard (9-3)
  2. Open Gym Premier (10-3)
  3. Tennessee Impact (8-4)
  4. Gamepoint (7-5)
  5. CA Gold (7-4)
  6. Tru Colorado (9-4)
  7. ETG Midwest (7-5)
  8. Lakeshow (8-5)
  9. Arkansas Hawks (6-6)
  10. K-Low Elite (6-4)

16U SELECT ALL-SESSION III TEAM

First Team

MOP: Mikey Chiara (New Heights) – 16.8 PPG • 4.2 RPG • 3.3 3PM • 41.7 3PT%

Chiara emerged as one of the most complete guards in Bryan, combining size, shot-making, and toughness to lead New Heights’ breakout weekend. At 6’4″, he is a true three-level scorer who can knock down shots off the catch, create separation off the dribble, and finish through contact at the rim. He plays with excellent pace and feel, consistently making the right reads while creating opportunities for teammates. Defensively, Chiara competes with a relentless motor, using his length and physicality to pressure opposing guards and impact the game on both ends of the floor.

Blaze Johnson (Atlanta Celtics) – 15.0 PPG • 5.7 RPG • 3.0 APG • 1.2 SPG

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.

Damien Sanu (Mass Rivals) – 18.4 PPG • 4.0 3PM • 45.9 3PT%

Sanu established himself as one of the premier perimeter scorers on the adidas 3SSB circuit with his ability to stretch defenses well beyond the three-point line. He shoots with deep range and confidence, but is equally effective attacking closeouts and creating his own offense off the dribble. 

Dwane Lind (Slow Grind Elite) – 22.6 PPG • 4.1 RPG • 3.7 APG • 46.5 3PT%

Lind is a dynamic scoring guard who puts constant pressure on defenses with his quick first step, tight handle, and ability to create space off the dribble. He attacks the paint with confidence, showing excellent body control and touch when finishing through traffic, while also knocking down perimeter shots at a high rate. His ability to score efficiently while creating opportunities for teammates makes him one of the most difficult guards to contain on the adidas 3SSB circuit.

Herbert Agamba (Austin Rivers Southeast Elite) – 15.5 PPG • 9.3 RPG • 1.7 BPG • 58.2 FG%

His size, length and mobility showed up defensively, where he protected the rim, challenged shots and had the quickness to cover space outside the paint. Offensively, he ran the floor well, finished around the basket and created value through second-chance opportunities. His face-up comfort and developing touch give him more upside beyond traditional interior play.

Jashawn Coffey (Phenom United) – 21.5 PPG • 5.5 RPG • 2.3 APG • 40.5 3PT%

Coffey is one of the most complete offensive players on the adidas 3SSB circuit, capable of scoring from all three levels while keeping defenses under constant pressure. He attacks the basket with strength and confidence, finishes through contact, and has the ability to heat up from the perimeter. Beyond his scoring, Coffey plays with excellent pace and vision, consistently creating quality opportunities for teammates. Defensively, his competitiveness and relentless motor allow him to pressure opposing guards and make plays on both ends of the floor.

Kingston Gould (Southern Assault) – 18.5 PPG • 5.5 RPG • 3.2 APG • 2.2 SPG

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. Defensively, he brought ball pressure, jumped passing lanes, and turned stops into transition chances.

Marcus Boyd Jr. (99OVR) – 19.7 PPG • 5.0 APG • 3.8 RPG • 96.4 FT%

Plays with real burst off the dribble, using his athleticism and body control to pressure the rim while still having the shot-making to score from the mid-range and beyond the arc. As a playmaker, he showed the handle and vision to organize possessions and create advantages. Defensively, his physical tools allow him to guard the ball and disrupt plays on the perimeter.

Maurice Carter (Compton Magic) – 19.3 PPG • 4.3 RPG • 2.3 APG • 43.8 3PT%

Carter 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.

Oumar Dabo (Dream Vision) – 10.0 PPG • 9.6 RPG • 2.0 SPG • 1.8 BPG

Dabo gives Dream Vision a dominant interior presence with his size, length, and relentless motor. He controls the glass on both ends, protects the rim with excellent timing, and consistently creates extra possessions through his rebounding and activity around the basket. His ability to run the floor, defend multiple actions, and anchor the paint makes him one of the most impactful frontcourt prospects on the adidas 3SSB circuit, with significant upside as his offensive skill set continues to expand.

Second Team

Austin Davie (Wildcat Select) – 18.5 PPG • 7.3 RPG • 55.8 FG%

Baron Clay (Indiana Elite) – 12.2 PPG • 2.2 RPG • 1.7 APG • 52.9 3PT%

Brice Wiersma (Garner Road) – 14.5 PPG • 9.2 RPG • 4.2 OREB

Cameron Moore (Team Loaded South) – 16.8 PPG • 4.3 RPG • 61.2 FG%

He brings vertical athleticism, rim pressure and defensive range, with the ability to impact the glass and protect the paint. Offensively, he showed value beyond finishing, making reads as a secondary passer and giving Team Loaded South a forward who can connect possessions from different spots on the floor.

Emmanuel Oyesanmi (D1 Minnesota) – 15.5 PPG • 6.5 RPG • 2.2 APG

Jaydon Turner (Slow Grind Elite) – 17.4 PPG • 3.9 RPG • 3.9 APG

Jeylan Womack (Team Loaded South) – 18.2 PPG • 4.0 RPG • 2.7 SPG • 43.2 3PT%

Juleeyan Williams (Compton Magic) – 14.0 PPG • 3.5 RPG • 2.5 APG

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. 

Kevin Wilson (D1 Minnesota) – 16.3 PPG • 4.2 RPG • 2.3 APG

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. 

Parker McDaniel (Southern Assault) – 16.2 PPG • 3.5 RPG • 2.2 APG

Shoots it with range, gets it off quickly, and moves well without the ball to create space before the catch.

Third Team

Caleb Coolman (Indiana Elite) – 11.3 PPG • 5.7 RPG • 2.3 APG

Greg Dauer (Austin Rivers Southeast Elite) – 10.2 PPG • 4.3 RPG • 2.0 APG

Jaizhan Lewis (Dream Vision) – 12.0 PPG • 3.3 RPG • 55.3 FG% • 53.3 3PT%

Joey Jakstys (Breakaway Basketball) – 15.2 PPG • 3.0 RPG • 1.3 APG • 1.0 BPG

Kelvin Anderson Jr. (Team Loaded) – 11.3 PPG • 2.8 RPG • 1.7 APG • 1.5 3PM

Kenyon St. Louis (Garner Road) – 11.2 PPG • 3.0 RPG • 2.2 APG • 1.8 SPG

Plays with good control as a lead guard, using pace changes, ball-screen reads and strong decision-making to keep the offense organized. As a scorer, he can get to his pull-up, finish with touch in the lane and make defenses respect him off the catch. His size also gives him defensive value, allowing him to pressure guards and impact passing lanes.

Kyle Hunter (Phenom United) – 16.0 PPG • 4.7 RPG • 1.7 SPG

Hunter brings a strong, physical frame and uses it well as a downhill scorer. He gets into the lane with purpose and plays through contact.

Lee Robinson (New Heights) – 13.3 PPG • 3.5 RPG • 2.2 SPG

Luca Federico (Wildcat Select) – 16.7 PPG • 5.2 RPG • 1.5 BPG

Malachi Odugbela (BABC) – 15.3 PPG • 3.5 RPG • 1.5 APG • 1.7 SPG

Odugbela brings a modern wing skill set with size, length, and guard-like comfort on the ball. He scores efficiently from all three levels, gets downhill with long strides, and shows the vision to make plays out of ball-screen actions.

16U 3 STRIPES ALL-SESSION III TEAM

First Team

MOP: Aiden Shaw (CA Gold) – 20.1 PPG • 6.1 RPG • 2.7 APG • 2.6 SPG

Shaw consistently controlled games with his ability to create offense while playing under control. He attacks gaps with purpose, makes smart reads out of ball screens, and has the vision to create quality opportunities for teammates when defenses collapse. Defensively, he pressures the ball, generates turnovers, and competes on every possession. As his perimeter shooting continues to become more consistent against high-level competition, Shaw has the tools to develop into one of the premier guards on the adidas 3SSB circuit.

Amare Chandler (Team Lillard) – 13.7 PPG • 3.8 RPG • 1.8 APG • 40.7 3PT%

Chandler brings outstanding size and versatility to the wing with a long, athletic frame that continues to fill out. He is a true three-level scorer who can knock down shots from deep, create his own offense off the dribble, and finish through contact around the basket. He plays with a mature feel for the game, consistently making the right read while creating opportunities for teammates. Defensively, his length, mobility, and competitiveness allow him to guard multiple positions.

Brian Cal Jr. (Arkansas Hawks) – 19.5 PPG • 3.8 RPG • 52.6 FG% • 54.2 3PT%

Productive lead guard that balances scoring, creation, and defensive activity. He gets consistent paint touches with his handle and change of pace, but also shows he can organize the offense and make the right reads when help comes.

Carter Brown (Open Gym Premier) – 15.5 PPG • 8.3 RPG • 80.0 FT%

Brown provides a consistent interior presence with his physical frame, high motor, and ability to impact both ends of the floor. He rebounds outside of his area, finishes efficiently through contact, and plays with the toughness needed to control the painted area. Brown also runs the floor well for his size and brings defensive versatility, making him a reliable frontcourt anchor. 

Christopher Davis (CA Gold) – 14.9 PPG • 5.9 RPG • 60.0 3PT%

Davis combines outstanding size with one of the purest shooting strokes in the 2028 class. At 6’5″, he stretches the floor with deep range and a quick, confident release while using his length to shoot over smaller defenders. He moves well without the ball, rebounds his position, and has the versatility to score from the perimeter or attack closeouts.

Grayson Burton (Tennessee Impact) – 16.4 PPG • 5.1 RPG • 94.1 FT%

The 6’5 guard scores comfortably at all three levels, shoots it confidently from deep, and uses his size well attacking downhill through contact.

Jeremiah Evans (AE5) – 21.1 PPG • 10.7 RPG • 2.1 BPG • 59.6 FG%

Evans is one of the most physically imposing frontcourt prospects on the adidas 3SSB circuit, using his length, athleticism, and timing to dominate both ends of the floor. He controls the painted area as a rim protector, rebounds at a high level, and finishes efficiently around the basket as a constant lob threat. 

Kalan Steinbeck (ETG) – 16.3 PPG • 5.4 RPG • 2.9 APG • 1.6 SPG

Steinbeck is a tough shot-making wing with size, range, and a quick release. He’s comfortable shooting over smaller defenders, can punish matchups inside, and brings a physical edge on the glass and defensively.

Parks Weaver (Team Lillard) – 11.0 PPG • 3.0 RPG • 2.3 APG

His shot preparation and balance stood out, especially as a floor spacer who could relocate and punish late closeouts. He also showed comfort handling pressure, keeping the ball moving and making the right pass when defenders overplayed his scoring. 

Tariq Johnson (Open Gym Premier) – 14.0 PPG • 3.0 APG • 50.8 FG% • 39.1 3PT%

Tariq is a dynamic point guard with a quick first step that allows him to create separation with ease. His tight handle makes him difficult to contain, and he consistently keeps defenders on their heels. 

A confident shooter with deep range, he can knock down shots at a high clip while also embracing contact when attacking the rim. His combination of skill, toughness, and scoring versatility makes him a high-impact guard on both ends of the floor.

Second Team

Akeem McLaren (New York Wiz Kids) – 18.1 PPG • 2.3 RPG • 2.4 APG

Andre Cast (Power 5) – 14.7 PPG • 2.5 APG • 40.0 3PT%

Braylen Williams (Sin City Select) – 12.9 PPG • 7.0 RPG • 1.7 APG

Darian Proctor (Tru Colorado) – 12.3 PPG • 4.7 RPG • 3.8 APG • 2.2 SPG

He creates separation well off the dribble, changes pace effectively and consistently got into the paint under control. His touch around the rim, pull-up game and perimeter shooting made him difficult to contain as a scorer. Beyond the scoring, he showed strong decision-making as a lead guard and competed defensively with pressure on the ball.

Elijah Span (Arkansas Hawks) – 15.2 PPG • 6.2 RPG • 1.0 BPG

Span is a tough cover because of how quickly he turns drives into paint touches and finishes. He plays through bodies, rebounds with strength, and shows good defensive timing and anticipation.

James Jenkins III (MBJ Elite) – 19.0 PPG • 4.5 RPG • 1.7 SPG

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.

Keaton Melcher (ETG) – 14.3 PPG • 2.6 RPG • 30.6 3PT%

Montae Johnson (Tru Colorado) – 12.7 PPG • 4.7 RPG • 2.7 APG

A strong, composed lead guard who can score without getting sped up. He changes gears well, gets to the paint with control, and has been reliable late in possessions because of his ability to draw contact and convert at the line.

Noah Kirsch-Lopez (Sin City Select) – 14.0 PPG • 7.1 RPG • 45.2 3PT%

Victor Lagerkvist (K-Low Elite) – 14.6 PPG • 6.8 RPG • 2.2 APG

Third Team

Ashton Pierre-Charles (New York Wiz Kids) – 17.6 PPG • 3.6 RPG • 2.0 APG • 49.1 3PT%

Canon Mullen (Sin City Select) – 11.9 PPG • 4.0 RPG • 2.4 APG

Dari Bruce (Team Lillard) – 12.7 PPG • 5.3 RPG • 1.7 APG

Demetrius Lambert (Tru Colorado) – 12.3 PPG • 2.8 RPG • 1.2 SPG • 1.0 BPG

Jayvon Byrd (K-Low Elite) – 12.4 PPG • 4.6 RPG • 56.3 FG%

Joseph Mariles-Jara (Open Gym Premier) – 10.8 PPG • 3.5 RPG • 2.7 APG • 43.2 3PT%

Joshua Augmon (TJ Ford Elite) – 12.1 PPG • 6.1 RPG • 3.3 APG • 1.7 SPG

Keyaan Moulla (Team Lillard) – 12.0 PPG • 5.2 RPG • 1.2 BPG

Tre Simmons (Lakeshow) – 11.8 PPG • 4.5 RPG • 2.7 APG

Handles the ball with control, used change of direction to get defenders off balance and shows confidence stretching the floor from deep. His rebounding stands out from the guard spot, and he is able to turn those possessions into early offense. In the half court, he makes solid reads out of ball screens and creates drive-and-kick opportunities when help rotated.

Tyler Treder (Gamepoint) – 10.8 PPG • 4.2 RPG • 65.9 FG%

He brings real floor-spacing value from the frontcourt, showing soft touch and range that forces bigger defenders to guard away from the rim. His offensive profile is not limited to spot-up shooting — he can play as a stretch forward, finish inside and give Gamepoint lineup flexibility with his inside-out skill set.

Closing Thoughts

With all three regular-season sessions complete, the focus now shifts to the adidas 3SSB Circuit Finals, where the work accomplished over the past three stops will determine championship seeding. Dream Vision and Team Lillard enter the finale atop the Scope Scouting rankings, but the gap between the top programs remains slim, setting up what should be one of the deepest and most competitive championship fields of the summer.

The individual talent across both divisions was equally impressive, with more than 60 players earning All-Session III recognition after standout performances throughout the weekend. As the circuit heads into its final event, every matchup will carry championship implications, and the battle for adidas 3SSB titles is wide open.