Kasen Jones, No. 1 All Covered Prospects Capture Jr. 3SSB Boys Nationals 11U Gold Championship in Rock Hill

ROCK HILL, S.C. — The 11U Gold division at the Jr. 3SSB Boys National Championships featured one of the deepest fields of the weekend, with nationally ranked programs from across the country battling for the title. No. 1 nationally ranked All Covered Prospects (CA) lived up to its billing, completing an undefeated championship run behind tournament MVP Kasen Jones while navigating a bracket loaded with nationally ranked opponents.

11U Gold Championship

Championship
No. 1 All Covered Prospects (CA) 62, No. 12 BLUEprint Hoops Jr. 3SSB (IL) 49

All Covered Prospects capped a dominant 6-0 weekend by defeating BLUEprint Hoops Jr. 3SSB to capture the 11U Gold National Championship. The title game featured two of the tournament’s hottest teams, as BLUEprint entered Championship Sunday after knocking off three nationally ranked opponents during bracket play.

Tournament MVP Kasen Jones delivered a dominant performance with 26 points and 14 rebounds, closing an outstanding weekend in which he averaged 17.7 points and 8.8 rebounds per game while leading the nation’s top-ranked team to the championship.

Championship Road

Pool Play

  • Def. No. 7 D-Up Basketball Academy (PA), 59-39
  • Def. No. 2 Phenom United Buckeye Prep (OH), 52-46
  • Def. TruNM (NM), 65-34

Quarterfinals

  • Def. No. 14 Lakeshow 3SSB (CA), 66-52

Semifinals

  • Def. No. 15 East Region SAB Jr. 3SSB (GA), 56-44

Championship

  • Def. No. 12 BLUEprint Hoops Jr. 3SSB (IL), 62-49

Ranked Matchups of the Tournament

No. 12 BLUEprint Hoops Jr. 3SSB (IL) 47, No. 13 Young Dons (CA) 43

BLUEprint opened bracket play with an impressive East-versus-West victory over nationally ranked Young Dons before continuing its run to the championship game.

No. 1 All Covered Prospects (CA) 52, No. 2 Phenom United Buckeye Prep (OH) 46

One of pool play’s marquee matchups featured two of the nation’s top-ranked teams. All Covered secured the top seed in Pool E by holding off a talented Buckeye Prep squad.

No. 15 East Region SAB Jr. 3SSB (GA) 61, No. 6 The Squad Singleton Elite (TX) 54

SAB Jr. 3SSB advanced to Championship Sunday after upsetting nationally ranked The Squad Singleton Elite in one of the most competitive quarterfinals of the tournament.

No. 12 BLUEprint Hoops Jr. 3SSB (IL) 49, No. 8 D1 Minnesota (MN) 39

BLUEprint continued its impressive run by defeating another nationally ranked opponent to advance to Championship Sunday.

No. 12 BLUEprint Hoops Jr. 3SSB (IL) 55, No. 20 Washington Warriors Blue (DC) 35

BLUEprint earned its third victory over a nationally ranked opponent, advancing to the championship game with one of its most complete performances of the weekend.

Tournament Storylines

The 11U Gold bracket showcased the depth of the national rankings, with nationally ranked teams from coast to coast battling throughout the weekend. All Covered Prospects reinforced its No. 1 national ranking by defeating No. 2 Phenom United Buckeye Prep, No. 7 D-Up Basketball Academy, No. 12 BLUEprint Hoops Jr. 3SSB and No. 14 Lakeshow 3SSB en route to the championship.

BLUEprint Hoops also emerged as one of the tournament’s breakout teams after reaching the title game with victories over No. 13 Young Dons, No. 8 D1 Minnesota and No. 20 Washington Warriors Blue.

11U Gold All-Tournament Team

MVP: Kasen Jones (All Covered Prospects, CA) — 17.7 PPG, 8.8 RPG

Kasen Jones was one of the most impactful frontcourt players in Rock Hill. The physical forward controlled the paint on both ends, protecting the rim, rebounding at a high level, and consistently finishing through contact. He played with a relentless motor, creating extra possessions on the offensive glass while anchoring the defense around the basket.

First Team

  • Elijah Byrd (All Covered Prospects, CA) — 11.3 PPG
  • Fred Phillips IV (All Covered Prospects, CA) — 11.8 PPG, 2.0 RPG
  • Gerame Box (SAB Jr. 3SSB, GA) — 16.6 PPG
  • Karter Schonrock (D1 Minnesota, MN) — 12.7 PPG
  • Luca Castaldi (Team Loaded Welsh, VA) — 10.5 PPG
  • Luke Ford (The Squad Singleton Elite, TX) — 13.6 PPG, 7.0 RPG
  • Robert Burton II (BLUEprint Hoops Jr. 3SSB, IL) — 12.0 PPG, 3.6 RPG
  • Sebastian M. Crawford (Washington Warriors Blue, DC) — 16.0 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 2.0 APG
  • Tytus Reed (Lakeshow 3SSB, CA) — 14.2 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 2.0 APG

Second Team

  • Amare’ R. Johnson (BLUEprint Hoops Jr. 3SSB, IL) — 8.6 PPG, 1.8 RPG
  • Archie Decker (Phenom United Buckeye Prep, OH) — 12.5 PPG
  • Cartier Edwards (SAB Jr. 3SSB, GA) — 11.0 PPG
  • David Joseph Jr. (Baby Shaq Elite 704) — 11.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG
  • Joseph Rogers II (Anthony Edwards Jr. 3SSB, GA) — 8.7 PPG
  • Kaijin Nelson (Young Dons, CA) — 12.3 PPG, 3.8 RPG
  • Kyson Ash (Indy Hoops, IN) — 11.0 PPG, 1.6 RPG
  • Sammie Huggins (Florida Vipers Jr. 3SSB, FL) — 19.8 PPG
  • Terone Kieran Johnson III (Indiana Basketball Club, IN) — 13.5 PPG, 3.0 RPG
  • Tyler Jones (Baby Shaq Elite 704) — 11.8 PPG, 7.3 RPG

11U Silver

Semifinals

  • South Jersey Buckets (NJ) 56, Creative Arts and Sports (NY) 51
  • PMA Knights 11U Red (CA) 50, SwaveWay National 2033 (TX) 34

Championship

  • South Jersey Buckets (NJ) 54, PMA Knights 11U Red (CA) 40

MVP: Jackson Hill (South Jersey Buckets, NJ) — 15.0 PPG, 1.3 RPG

Jackson Hill earned MVP honors with one of the most complete guard performances of the tournament. A poised floor general, he consistently controlled the pace, made the right reads, and elevated the play of those around him. His handle is tight, allowing him to create separation and attack without forcing the action, while his court vision stands out for his age. Hill processes the game quickly, recognizing passing windows, manipulating defenders, and making advanced decisions in both transition and the half court. He proved he could produce against top national competition, showing a mature feel for the game that makes him one of the premier young guards in the 2033 class.

11U Silver All-Tournament Team

  • Briggs Baker (JW Hoops Jr. 3SSB, TX) — 9.4 PPG
  • Cade Morrison (SwaveWay National, TX) — 12.0 PPG
  • Easton Adams (Brevard Bulls 2034) — 10.8 PPG
  • Elijah Galbreath (PMA Knights, CA) — 10.4 PPG
  • Johnnie Williams (Creative Arts and Sports, NY) — 11.0 PPG, 2.8 RPG
  • Luka Azikiwe (South Jersey Buckets, NJ) — 9.5 PPG, 4.2 RPG
  • Naetochukwu Kanno (PMA Knights, CA) — 18.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG
  • Pierre Williams (Hard Hoops Elite, TX) — 14.0 PPG, 3.3 RPG
  • Vincent Stagliano (South Jersey Buckets, NJ) — 12.2 PPG, 1.8 RPG