Jr. 3SSB Southern Regionals Breakdown: 11U–14U Stock Risers, Team Results, and Prospect Evaluations

January 2025

The Jr. 3SSB Southern Regionals took over Austin, Texas drawing top 11U-14U youth programs from Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.

14U Highlights

Rising Contenders – 14U Gold Division

  • Southern Assault (TX): 4–0
  • TWE 2030 (TX): 4–0
  • Young Perkins Global (TX): 4–0
  • Houston Grizzlies 2030 Jr 3SSB (TX): 3–1
  • Arnold Elite Jr 3SSB 2030 (TX): 3–1
  • 99OVR 2K30 Jr 3SSB (TX ): 3–1

Rising Contenders – 14U Silver Division

  • 4700 TRN Academy (TX): 4–0
  • Militant Elite Jr 3SSB (TX): 4-0
  • Stangs Select Group (TX): 4-0

Stock Risers 

2030 Acelin Robinson | Code Red

Explosive scorer with confidence and aggression. Attacks defenders off the bounce, creates separation, and puts constant pressure on the defense. Plays with pace and control, showing the ability to get to his spots and finish plays. Active competitor who stays engaged and looks comfortable carrying an offensive load. His scoring instincts and confidence make him a tough cover every trip down the floor.

2030 Cody Cave | TWE

Versatile guard who plays with confidence and balance. Attacks gaps, finishes plays, and stays engaged defensively. Shows good feel for spacing and timing, making smart decisions within the flow of the game. Competes with consistency and brings a steady presence that helps his team maintain rhythm.

2030 Eli Buerger | 99OVR

Physical presence who embraces contact and sets the tone inside. Plays tough around the rim, rebounds with purpose, and finishes through traffic. Shows clear growth with his handle and decision making in the open floor, adding versatility to his game. Competes with edge on and enjoys the physical side of the game, which elevates his impact on both ends.

2030 Ezra Sisson | Team HQ Wolves

Active guard who thrives on defensive pressure. Reads passing lanes well, anticipates plays. Plays with high energy and impacts the game through effort and instincts.

2030 Freddie Forbes | Young Perkins Global

Smooth shooter with a clean release and natural rhythm. Spaces the floor with confidence and forces defenses to stay attached. Plays with balance, sees the floor well, and makes smart reads as a secondary playmaker. Moves without the ball, stays shot ready, and understands how to impact the game within the flow. His touch, feel, and decision making give his team reliable offense and spacing every possession.

2030 Hayden Purvis | Arnold Elite

Strong, productive forward who plays with physicality and purpose. Controls the glass, finishes around the rim, and brings toughness every possession. Competes hard inside and shows good instincts positioning himself for rebounds and second efforts. His consistency and effort make him a reliable interior presence against quality competition.

2030 Jeremiah Rose | TWE

Strong, physical presence who impacts the game with effort and toughness. Rebounds with purpose, plays through contact, and stays active around the rim. Competes on both ends and shows good instincts positioning himself to make plays. Brings energy and reliability that help stabilize his group in competitive moments.

2030 Kaleb Allen | TJ Ford Academy

Winning guard who plays the game the right way. Competes hard, makes smart reads, and consistently puts himself in positions to help his team succeed. Plays with discipline, balances scoring and playmaking, and stays locked in defensively. Brings toughness, maturity, and a team first approach that shows up in meaningful moments.

2030 Kenxton Perkins | Young Perkins Global 

Big guard with a crafty handle and strong feel for the game. Plays bigger than his size and uses good lateral movement to stay solid on both ends. Makes smart decisions, keeps the offense connected, and fills gaps without forcing the action. Serves as the glue piece that holds his group together. Comes from an elite basketball tree and shows high upside as his role and confidence continue to grow.

2030 Kyran and Kaelan Anderson | Southern Assault

Dynamic twin duo with natural chemistry and strong feel for the game. They play connected, understand pace, and consistently make the right reads. One brings control and vision, the other adds pressure and creativity, but together they keep defenses off balance. They move the ball with purpose, play fast without rushing, and elevate everyone around them. Their ability to feed off each other makes them a tough matchup every time they share the floor.

2030 Michael Spearman | Code Red

Plays with a strong feel for the game and a steady presence on the floor. Impacts winning on both ends through effort, awareness, and consistency. Active defensively, communicates well, and stays engaged every possession. Offensively, plays within the flow, makes smart decisions, and understands how to affect the game without forcing action. High IQ paired with a nonstop motor makes him a dependable piece in competitive settings.

2030 Riel Carpenter | 99OVR

Skilled guard who plays with confidence and control. Shows good feel, competes on both ends, and understands how to impact the game without forcing action. Brings steady energy and continues to grow into his role.

2030 Robert Ferguson | Young Perkins Global

Supreme athlete who changes the game with speed and vertical pop. Dangerous downhill and lethal in the open floor. Plays above the rim with confidence and finishes with force. Pressures defenses in transition and turns small windowsSupreme athlete who changes the game with speed and vertical pop. Dangerous downhill and lethal in the open floor. Plays above the rim with confidence and finishes with force. Pressures defenses in transition and turns small windows into highlight plays. His athletic tools demand attention and open the floor for teammates when he attacks with intent.

2030 Tristan Echols | 99OVR

Physical guard who plays with edge and confidence. Attacks downhill, competes defensively, and brings toughness every possession. Shows flashes of leadership and continues to grow into a reliable two way presence.

2030 Tucker Horn | Team HQ Wolves

High motor guard who makes his impact felt defensively. Disruptive in passing lanes, active hands, and relentless pressure led to seven steals. Competes every possession and sets the tone with effort and awareness.

14U Division Top Shooters

  • Acelin Robinson  | Code Red Elite (TX) 
  • Felix Quintanilla  | Laredo Blackout (TX) 
  • Freddie Forbes  | Young Perkins Global (TX) 
  • James Micks  | Stangs Select Hoops (TX) 
  • Joel Jones  | Pels Elite Sports (TX) 
  • Joshua Smith  | Militant Elite (TX) 
  • Kingston Lindsey  | Texas Elite DFW (TX) 
  • Kyran Anderson  | Southern Assault (TX) 
  • Rex Thorne | TWE (TX) 
  • Shawn Gilbert | United Elite Reckoning (TX) 

13U Highlights

Rising Contenders – 13U Gold Division

  • D-Town Magic Gold (TX): 4–0
  • LA Rhinos (LA): 3–1
  • The Squad Singleton Elite (TX): 3-1
  • TJ Ford Elite (TX): 3-1
  • Young Perkins Global (TX): 3-1

Rising Contenders – 13U Silver Division

  • Militant Elite Jr 3SSB (TX): 4–0
  • Oklahoma Elite Jr 3SSB (OK): 4–0
  • Team HQ Gold (OK): 4-0

Stock Risers 

2031 Ace Harper | D-Town Magic

Athletic duel forward who plays with energy and purpose. Runs the floor hard, rebounds outside his area, and brings versatility on both ends. Comfortable defending multiple positions and contributing without needing plays called for him. His motor, length, and willingness to compete make him a valuable piece in any lineup.

2031 Dillyn Anthony | Southern Assault

Big guard and a true Swiss Army knife who impacts the game in every area. Guards multiple positions, rebounds with intent, and makes plays that don’t always show up in the box score. High motor, strong instincts, and a willingness to do the dirty work give his team an edge. Plays with confidence, moves the ball, and finds ways to influence winning possessions. Makes the hard work look smooth and effective.

2031 Joshua Peters | JW Hoops 

Sharp shooter with deep range and natural feel. Finds rhythm fast and turns into a problem once he sees one go in. Makes smart reads, moves well without the ball, and punishes late closeouts. Leaves no margin for defensive mistakes.

2031 Luis Greaves Jr | The Squad Singleton Elite

Explosive guard with confidence and pace. Attacks gaps, plays with feel, and makes timely reads for himself and others. Competes with edge and brings energy that lifts the group.

2031 Mason Tello | Laredo Blackout 

Electric scorer who controlled the game and finished with a game high 34pts. Shows a strong balance between three point shooting and finishing at the rim. Plays with confidence, attacks contact, and competes at the basket. Brings a winning mindset and does whatever it takes to impact the outcome.

2031 Miles Johnson | LoneStar Legends

Versatile forward wing with size and mobility. Plays with confidence, runs the floor well, and impacts the game through effort and positioning. Shows comfort scoring around the basket and defending multiple spots. Brings energy, rebounds with intent, and stays active within the flow of the game. His versatility and motor give his team flexibility on both ends.

2031 Jordan Trice | 99OVR

Athletic guard who plays with confidence and pace. Attacks space, competes defensively, and shows comfort making plays off the bounce. Brings energy on both ends and continues to show growth as his role expands.

13U Additional Stock Risers

Collin Hill (The Squad Singleton Elite), Corin Robinson (TJ Ford Elite), Dylan Wohlfahrt (Automatic), Elijah Joseph (LA Rhinos), Joseph Lamb Jr (Young Perkins Global), Kaleb Allen (D-Town Magic Gold), King Hosey (D-Town Magic Gold), Lucas Agostini (TWE 2031), Qua’May Jean (Young Perkins Global)

13U Division Top Shooters

  • Brooks Aston  | Automatic (TX) 
  • Dylan Heinemann  | Automatic (TX) 
  • Joseph Lamb Jr  | Young Perkins Global (TX) 
  • Joshua Peters  | JW Hoops Jr 3SSB (TX) 
  • Mason Tello  | Laredo Blackout (TX) 
  • Oliver Fauth  | Lonestar Legends (TX) 
  • Roman Evans  | TJ Ford Academy (TX) 

12U Highlights

Rising Contenders – 12U Gold Division

  • Oklahoma Elite Jr 3SSB (OK): 4–0
  • Grandview Greyhounds (WA): 4–0
  • Narrows Elite (WA): 4–0
  • 99OVR 2K32 Jr 3SSB (TX): 3–1
  • Smoke Chasers Jr 3SSb (TX): 3-1

Rising Contenders – 12U Silver Division

  • Arnold Elite Jr 3SSB (TX): 4–0
  • Automatic (TX): 4-0
  • Hard Hoops Elite 2032 (TX): 4-0

Stock Risers

Anthony Krajnovic (99OVR 2K32 Jr 3SSB), Bryce Hawkings (Hoop Nation Family), Emery Howard (Oklahoma Elite Jr 3SSB), Emory Cail (Hard Hoops Elite 2032), Ian Pratt (Young Perkins Global), Jayce Reece (Smoke Chasers Jr 3SSB), Julian Evans (Oklahoma Elite Jr 3SSB), King Quinn (99OVR 2K32), Kingston Miles Harris (Arnold Elite Jr 3SSB), Leonidas Vegas (Smoke Chasers Jr 3SSB), Major Riley (Hard Hoops Elite 2032), Palmer Berry (Automatic), Tylen Thomas (99OVR 2K32), Zaiden Harrison (TJ Ford Elite)

11U Highlights

Rising Contenders

  • JW Hoops Jr 3SSB Elite 2033 (TX): 4–0
  • 99OVR Jr 3SSB (TX): 3–1
  • Automatic  (TX): 3–1
  • Hard Hoops Elite 2033 (TX): 3-1
  • The Squad (TX): 3-1

Stock Risers

Baker Cureton (JW Hoops Jr 3SSB Elite 2033), Brigs Baker (JW Hoops Jr 3SSB Elite 2033), Harper Hopkins (The Squad Singleton Elite), Isaiah Richardson (The Squad Singleton Elite), Joel Ekejiuba (Southern Assault), Legend Gracy (YOTNE 2K33), Nathan Anderson (The Squad Forge), Nicholas Allen Brown (Hard Hoops Elite 2033), Roston Moore (Automatic), Tristan Reynolds (99OVR Jr 3SSB)