The Ballislife All-American Camps were a remarkable success, showcasing the immense talent and potential of the next generation of basketball stars. All three took place at Open Gym Premier Anaheim and held almost 1,000 players over the course of the three weekends this August.
Bringing together some of the most promising young players from across the region, these camps served as a platform for these athletes to hone their skills and compete against their peers. The level of talent on display was exceptional, with many players already showing the potential to make waves in the coming years in the Southern California youth basketball scene. The atmosphere was electric as coaches and scouts worked closely with the players, helping them develop their game.
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BILAAC: MIDDLE SCHOOL
We had some crazy battles with the BILAAC Middle School camp starting with the 8th grade section. Knockdown shooter from beyond the arc, Miles Cooper (2028) gave Jaden Redding (2028) a run for his money for the MVP but Jaden had the best overall camp to take home the crown. Kainoa Patton (2028) won the Dunk Contest and shut down the entire gym with an Eastbay that was probably the highlight of the weekend.
Quali Giran (2029) was arguably the best player in the camp regardless of grade that led to an MVP, King of the Court Champion and he even competed in the High School camp playing two grades up. He ended up winning the underclassman KOTC as well which was no cake walk. Some other standouts included Darrellreon Morris (2029), Egypt Dean (2029), and Krawford Bailey (2029). Included in that is also an NBA range shooter coming out as the 3PT Champion, Freddie Forbes (2029).
The neck-to-neck battle for MVP for the 6th grade section was between Yakai Craig (2030) and Kalani Abreu (2030). Kalani looked like a man amongst boys the entire weekend, but Yakai was able to display clutch genes with a game winner in the Top 20 game to secure the W and the MVP!
BILAAC: GIRLS
The Ballislife All-American Girls Camp brought together some of the most talented female athletes in the country. With standout players from every grade level, the competition was fierce. At the top of high school we had a battle for the upperclassmen MVP. Ebbony Wilson (2025) took the crown with her all-around game that she displayed all weekend along with the Queen of the Court win as well. Jackie Polk (2026) kept it close with an offensive display all weekend that secured the 3PT contest win.
The 9th grade battle between the girl’s might have been the best battle of all three weeks. Charis Rainey (2027) stayed above the competition as the Queen of the Court champion. Armanyie Reed (2027) and Brieana Brown (2027) tried to narrow the gap as two future prospects. All three have bright futures ahead on the basketball floor.
Amel Cook (2028) was a step above her competition as the MVP and crowned as the Queen of the Court champion. Two other fun watches from this weekend was a battle for the 3PT contest win between Jelise Mix (2028) and the eventual champion, Leah Sasaki (2028). Also showing up for just Friday’s competition was the number one recruit in her class, Tatianna Griffin (2028), who was a crazy sight to see her in person.
BILAAC: HIGH SCHOOL
After two crazy weekends, the Ballislife All-American High School Boys Camp was the culmination of an incredible series of camps. With standout players from each grade level, this camp featured some of the top high school talent in the country. We had Outstanding Performers from each of the grade levels and the various amounts of talent was a joy to watch.
The weekend started off with high-flying dunks from DeMarco Johnson (2025) & Vieux Sanneh (2025). There was outstanding guard work with a combination of scoring and playmaking from Isaac Williamson (2025) & Aaron Glass (2025). We had a sharpshooter face-off in the 3PT contest that went to a sudden death between two of the best shooters in the country. Collin Haugh (2025) took the crown over Luke Barnett (2026) after two extra rounds that resulted in ties. There was displays of lockdown defense on the perimeter from Dillon Chelsea (2025) and in the paint from Djafar Silimana (2026). We had some players putting on a show with arrays of flashiness from Louis Bond (2025), Dominic Copenhagen (2025), Dario Johnson (2026) and Semaj Carter (2026). And rounding it out we had some underclassman prospects with bright futures in Peyton Lubash (2027) and Jaden Berry (2027).
The Ballislife All-American camps have proven to be an exceptional platform for young athletes to showcase their talent and grow under the guidance of esteemed coaches. From the Girls Camp to the Middle School and High School Boys Camps, each event was filled with intense competition, skill development, and standout performances. As we look back on these camps, it’s clear that the future of basketball is bright, with these players leading the charge. We are excited to continue following their journeys and to see how their hard work and dedication will shape the landscape of the sport. Stay tuned for more evaluations and content at future events as Scope Scouting continues to cover top players.