May 2026

The Stage Spring Live SoCal 2026 brought together programs from California, Utah, Arizona, Alaska, and Canada for a competitive weekend featuring productive guard play, physical forwards, and several emerging prospects across all age groups. The event showcased a strong mix of perimeter shot-making, rebounding production, and two-way play throughout the 15U, 16U, and 17U divisions.

17U Outstanding Performers

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Austin McKay Brown – Utah Valley Prime
15.3 PPG | 3.3 3PM | +88 plus/minus

Braeden Speakman – TruGame Alaska
14.3 PPG | 2.0 STL | +41 plus/minus

Cassius Henderson – AZ Legacy Elite
14.3 PPG | 6.0 REB | 3.0 STL

Izzy Bhatti – NorCal Supreme
10.3 PPG | 6.5 REB | +54 plus/minus

Noa Skarica – Drive Black (CAN)
14.0 PPG | 4.3 FTM | +28 plus/minus

Noah Beck – Drive Black (CAN)
16.3 PPG | 5.3 REB | 2.0 STL

Ray Riley – Coastal Premier
15.5 PPG | 2.8 STL | +48 plus/minus

Richard Gonzalez – OGP Anaheim Select Blue
15.3 PPG | 2.7 STL | +25 plus/minus

Ronnie Ruiz – AZ Legacy Elite
13.5 PPG | +43 plus/minus

17U Statistical Leaders

Noah Beck led all listed 17U Outstanding Performers in scoring at 16.3 PPG, while Maddox Zimmer averaged nearly a double-double with 15.8 PPG and 9.3 rebounds per game. Austin McKay Brown (+88), Ray Riley (+48), and Braeden Speakman (+41) consistently impacted winning throughout the weekend, while Cassius Henderson and Richard Gonzalez stood out defensively with strong steal production.

16U Outstanding Performers

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Carson Jadgchewe – 4S Elite Basketball
16.0 PPG | 7.8 REB | +25 plus/minus

Easton Jensen – Salt Lake Rebels Black (UT)
15.8 PPG | 5.3 REB | +64 plus/minus

Elijah Paz – Modesto Magic Gray
13.0 PPG | 4.3 REB | 1.8 STL

Gianardo Fiero – Lakeshow Khoo
19.8 PPG | 3.5 3PM | +34 plus/minus

Jayden Hale – Bay Area Wildcats (CA)
26.8 PPG | 11.5 REB | +46 plus/minus

Julio Velasco Jr. – NorCal Supreme
14.8 PPG | 7.0 REB | +23 plus/minus

Luke Kober – CA Seal Team Black
18.5 PPG | 4.3 FTM | 2.5 STL

Sonny Hornbeck III – AZ UH Elite Blue
14.5 PPG | 2.3 AST | +158 plus/minus

Will Wolchko – The Future Elite
19.3 PPG | 7.3 REB | 3.0 AST

16U Statistical Leaders

Jayden Hale led all listed 16U scorers at 26.8 PPG while also averaging 11.5 rebounds per game. Ben Taylor and Gianardo Fiero each averaged 19.8 PPG, while Sonny Hornbeck III posted one of the strongest plus/minus marks of the weekend at +158. Easton Jensen (+64) and Will Wolchko (19.3 PPG, 7.3 REB) also consistently impacted winning throughout the event.

15U Outstanding Performers

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Isaiah German | 2029 | 5’10 Guard | Drive Black (CAN)
17.0 PPG | +42 plus/minus

Crew Nelson – Salt Lake Rebels Black (UT)
16.3 PPG | 15.3 REB | 2.5 STL

Devin Sanders – YBA Elite Rize (CA)
16.3 PPG | 5.3 REB | 3.0 AST | 3.0 STL

Hudson Edwards – CA Seal Team – Black
22.0 PPG | 7.8 REB | 2.8 STL

Irving Giovanni Castaneda – AZ Storm Grind
14.5 PPG | 3.0 3PM | 2.8 STL

Maartia Fakhar – Drive Black (CAN)
16.0 PPG | 4.0 REB | +42 plus/minus

Maximo Aguilera – Coastal Premier (CA)
14.0 PPG | 2.8 STL | +8 plus/minus

Richard Basante – Lakeshow Harris
9.0 PPG | 5.3 REB

Trisden Moreland – Humble Savage Clear
18.3 PPG | 11.0 REB | 5.0 STL

Tyson Lang – Crush United (CA)
15.0 PPG | 7.5 REB | +57 plus/minus