Brayden Holland and Otis Dickerson Lead Champions at Jr. 3SSB Midwest Open Qualifier in Chicago

Chicago, IL — June 6-7, 2026

The Jr. 3SSB Midwest Open Qualifier brought together top teams from across the Midwest for a highly competitive weekend in Chicago. Championship brackets were contested across the 11U through 14U divisions, with standout performances helping teams secure titles and players earn All-Tournament honors.

14U Gold

Championship Result

BLUEprint Hoops Jr 3SSB 61, Train 4 the Best 53

MVP

Brayden Holland (BLUEprint Hoops Jr 3SSB) — 22.3 PPG, 2.0 APG, 2.3 3PM

Holland earned 14U MVP honors while playing up an age group at the Jr. 3SSB Midwest Open Qualifier, averaging 22.3 PPG with 2.3 threes per game. Strong, skilled guard who uses his frame well to get downhill, absorb contact, and finish in traffic. He plays with poise as a lead guard, consistently making the right reads while creating scoring opportunities for himself and others. Holland can impact the game from all three levels, and his ability to produce against older competition speaks to both his skill level and competitive maturity. 

First Team

  • Bentley Buell (Team Goose 2030) — 15.0 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 1.3 BPG
  • Dailon Sanders (KT Kings) — 17.3 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 2.0 3PM

Dailon is a lead guard who puts his scoring package on full display. Explodes into gaps, attacks defenders with confidence, and plays with a gear that few can match and consistently created advantages whenever the ball was in his hands.

He’s shifty with the handle, plays strong through contact, and fearless in big moments. Changes speeds well, gets defenders on his hip, and knows how to turn pressure into opportunities. Brings energy on both ends and competes with an edge. Dynamic young floor general whose blend of scoring, playmaking, and toughness makes him a constant problem for opposing defenses.

  • Gabri-El Disanka (Lu Dort Elite) — 16.0 PPG, 2.3 SPG
  • Jackson Huffman (Train 4 the Best) — 14.3 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 4.7 BPG
  • John Payne (Beating the Odds Basketball) — 13.3 PPG, 2.0 APG, 2.0 SPG
  • Kannon Axdahl (D1MIN 3SSB) — 21.3 PPG, 5.0 RPG

High-upside athlete with a college frame already at 6’6”. Explosive above the rim and plays with a motor that impacts every possession. Covers ground quickly, disrupts passing lanes, and creates chaos defensively with his length and activity.

Versatile playmaker who affects the game without needing the ball. Crashes the glass, runs the floor hard, and turns defensive stops into transition opportunities. Shows intriguing skill for his size and consistently makes winning plays on both ends. A matchup problem with significant long-term upside

  • Landon Woodson (Train 4 the Best) — 13.3 PPG, 4.5 RPG
  • Layton Jones Jr (BLUEprint Hoops Jr 3SSB) — 14.0 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 2.5 SPG
  • Tayden Clark (Team Hudson) — 16.0 PPG, 5.3 RPG

Second Team

  • Blake Fuess (Phenom United Indiana Jr 3SSB) — 16.3 PPG, 5.0 RPG
  • Bryce Allen (KT Kings) — 13.0 PPG, 4.3 RPG
  • Cassius Wright (IEM Spartans) — 11.5 PPG, 3.3 RPG
  • Cole Dillon (Legacy Basketball Club) — 7.0 PPG, 4.3 RPG
  • Ethan Owens (Chicago Rebelz) — 17.7 PPG, 3.0 RPG
  • Hudson Poppy (Murray Elite) — 7.8 PPG, 4.0 RPG
  • Jacob Filut (Foundation Athletics) — 9.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG
  • Jaylen Gent (Team Goose 2030) — 14.3 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 2.5 APG, 2.8 BPG
  • Kyle McGrath (D1MIN Gold) — 12.7 PPG, 2.3 APG, 2.0 SPG
  • Tyrice Baker (IBC 2030) — 12.3 PPG, 3.0 RPG

13U Gold

Championship Result

Chapman Basketball 67, Midwest Basketball Club – Brockman 59

MVP

Otis Dickerson (Chapman Basketball) — 14.4 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 2.0 SPG

First Team

  • Austin Mackey (Indiana Elite) — 24.3 PPG, 4.8 3PM

Austin is the kind of shooter who bends an entire defense the moment he crosses half court. Stays shot-ready at all times, relocates with purpose, and punishes every late closeout. His feet are always set, his balance never wavers, and the confidence level is through the roof.

What separates him is how well he moves without the ball. Constantly finding windows, creating separation, and making defenders work through every possession. When teams overreact to his shooting, he makes the right read and keeps the offense flowing.

He’s been on an absolute heater, knocking down shots in bunches and swinging momentum with every touch. Dangerous from deep, efficient with the ball, and playing with the swagger of a player who expects every shot to fall. One of the hottest scorers in the building right now.

  • Carter Mlachnik (Team Herro) — 10.0 PPG
  • Crux Puckett (Sizzle Elite) — 17.3 PPG, 3.7 3PM
  • Drew Hedges (The UN1T) — 17.0 PPG, 5.3 RPG
  • Jacob Kohn (IPA’31) — 23.0 PPG, 3.7 3PM
  • Lamarj Johnson (BLUEprint Hoops 2031 Jr 3SSB) — 17.3 PPG, 4.0 RPG
  • Malik Tall (Lu Dort Elite) — 15.7 PPG, 3.0 RPG
  • Mason Schonrock (D1MIN 3SSB) — 16.0 PPG, 5.3 3PM
  • Rashad Smith (Midwest Basketball Club – Brockman) — 14.8 PPG, 5.0 RPG

Second Team

  • Djulensky Benjamin (Lu Dort Elite) — 13.7 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 5.7 SPG
  • JJ Oates (IPA’31) — 12.3 PPG, 9.0 RPG
  • Joseph Chapman (Chapman Basketball) — 8.0 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 0.8 APG
  • Journey Page (Chapman Basketball) — 12.5 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 1.4 BPG
  • Julian Walters (Midwest Basketball Club – Brockman) — 13.5 PPG, 3.3 3PM
  • Kadrick Hudnall (Team Goose) — 11.0 PPG, 4.7 RPG
  • Matthew Birch III (Midwest Basketball Club – Brockman) — 11.8 PPG, 3.3 3PM
  • Tayden Benard (Hoops Dream Elite) — 17.3 PPG, 5.3 3PM
  • Theodore Brown (Sizzle Elite) — 12.0 PPG, 2.3 SPG
  • Timothy Loring III (Arkansas Grizzlies) — 10.7 PPG, 2.3 3PM

13U Silver

Championship Result

Greater Rochester Area Basketball 73, OTM 60

MVP

Brayden Kottkamp (Greater Rochester Area Basketball) — 12.8 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.2 BPG

Outstanding Performers

  • Alan Williams (Illinois Flight) — 15.3 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 2.3 SPG
  • Anthony Walker (New World – Edmonds) — 13.8 PPG, 5.8 RPG
  • Blake Mefford (Murray Elite) — 14.5 PPG, 13.5 RPG, 4.5 SPG
  • Danny Williams (OTM) — 13.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.8 SPG
  • Daylen Meadows (We Got Next) — 13.3 PPG, 4.0 RPG
  • Edward Agnew (TN Hoyas) — 14.3 PPG, 14.3 RPG
  • Jeremiah Rodgers (BLUEprint Hoops Express) — 11.7 PPG, 4.7 RPG
  • Keaton Edwards (Indy Hoops) — 9.3 PPG, 4.0 RPG
  • Mason Shields (Foundation Athletics) — 15.0 PPG, 4.5 RPG

12U Gold

Championship Result

MBC Wyant 73, Hoop Nation 60

MVP

Winston Erb (MBC Wyant) — 14.0 PPG, 3.8 RPG

Outstanding Performers

  • Amir Stevens (BLUEprint Hoops 2032 Jr 3SSB) — 14.0 PPG, 4.0 SPG
  • Bruce Hunley (IBA) — 15.7 PPG, 4.7 RPG
  • Cory Luckett (D1MIN 3SSB) — 14.0 PPG
  • Dean Schwartz (MBC Wyant) — 9.6 PPG
  • Enock Akorede Ogunniyan (IPA ’32) — 16.3 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 5.7 SPG
  • Howard Davis (EZwork Elite) — 9.5 PPG, 5.8 RPG
  • Jordan McGregory (Lu Dort Elite) — 7.0 PPG, 9.0 RPG
  • Ricky Carter (BTO Premier) — 17.3 PPG
  • Steven Arterbery Jr (Hoop Nation) — 18.8 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 4.8 SPG

12U Silver

Championship Result

BLUEprint Hoops Express 2032 51, OTM 50

MVP

Juan A. Brown Jr (BLUEprint Hoops Express 2032) — 13.2 PPG, 4.2 RPG

Outstanding Performers

  • Aubrey Mackeroy (We Got Next) — 13.7 PPG
  • Chayse Gholson (BLUEprint Hoops Express 2032) — 13.0 PPG, 7.2 RPG
  • Chevy Summers (Frontline IL) — 10.7 PPG, 4.7 RPG
  • Isaac Harrison (Davis Brothers) — 13.5 PPG
  • Jermario Cornelius (DKC Drillers) — 11.0 PPG, 6.0 RPG
  • Makhai Adams (OTM) — 18.2 PPG, 11.0 RPG
  • Miles Bravo (Indy Hoops) — 19.0 PPG
  • Rodney Bailey (TN Hoyas) — 15.5 PPG, 7.5 RPG
  • Tristan Krabbenhoft (Davis Brothers) — 13.8 PPG

11U Gold

Championship Result

D1MIN 3SSB 48, Southside Elite 47

MVP

Karter Schonrock (D1MIN 3SSB) — 15.2 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 1.6 APG

Outstanding Performers

  • Antonio (AJ) Tigner (D1MIN 3SSB) — 12.7 PPG, 4.3 RPG
  • Daniel Cleveland (Team Rose) — 11.3 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 2.0 SPG
  • Kellan McGloin (The UN1T) — 8.3 PPG, 6.0 RPG
  • Khalil White (BLUEprint Hoops 2034 Jr 3SSB) — 14.0 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 2.3 SPG
  • Liam Williams (MBC Williams) — 9.3 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 1.3 BPG
  • Robert Burton II (BLUEprint Hoops Jr 3SSB) — 13.7 PPG, 7.7 RPG
  • Trece Pittman (Phenom United 2034 Jr 3SSB) — 8.3 PPG, 1.0 BPG
  • Trysten Yeboah (Southside Elite) — 9.8 PPG, 2.2 APG, 3.0 SPG
  • Zay Dalton (Illinois Flight) — 7.6 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 1.6 APG

Final Thoughts

The Midwest Open Qualifier showcased strong championship runs from BLUEprint Hoops Jr 3SSB and Chapman Basketball behind MVP performances from Brayden Holland and Otis Dickerson. Across all age groups, the event highlighted the depth of talent throughout the Midwest region and provided a strong early benchmark heading into Jr. 3SSB Nationals in Rock Hill, South Carolina.