Adidas 3SSB Leaders 16U
A lot of the media hype is getting gobbled up by the 17U kids but just a reminder to not forget that there is some major talent in the 16U section across the country and in the Adidas 3SSB Circuit.…
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Continue ReadingA lot of the media hype is getting gobbled up by the 17U kids but just a reminder to not forget that there is some major talent in the 16U section across the country and in the Adidas 3SSB Circuit. Here are the leaders in various categories that should be noted.
A few of the notable players in the 16U come from the same program so we will pair them together and both are high level guys that still seem to be off the radar in London Johnson a 6’4 PG that can score in a flurry and he defends with high intensity. The SEC and Pac-12 are all over this kid. He is putting up almost 30 PPG as he has Game Elite undefeated on the circuit. Game Elite does have a player scoring 30+ a game in underrated Justine Sarita De La Cruz out of Trinity Christian in Georgia who is putting up crazy numbers in their up-tempo style of play.
Eli Ellis (team loaded NC) on the other hand is an absolute show as his tempo and pace are just elite as he is playing up a grade he is also showing that the makes everyone around him better. He has constant movement with the ball in his hands and he is easily moving to create space and pockets when the ball is not in his hands. He is putting up 24 + a game right now. He is also up there on the leader board for assist as well.
On the boards you have surprise stock rising prospect in 6’7 W Brody Kozlowski (Utah Prospects) who seems to find ways and a knack for the ball as he is racking up the rebounds (12 RPG) after 8 games and an 8-0 start Brody is showcasing his versatile play by doing the little things like rebounding. 6’10 Arden Begaj out of Canada playing for Elite 6 is a 2024 find at the D1 level. He is player that is out there eating glass with all the boards he is pulling down. 6’8 PF Clash Peters on Team Loaded NC is a load and is flexing his muscles on the glass. Clash is an active big that is physical.
When it comes to dishing out assist we have some great players making it happen for their teammates and Josiah Dunham leads the way as he has Indiana Elite rolling. With some elite shooters to run with he is leading the way in his age group dropping major dimes. Even picked up an offer from Evansville as of late. Another player dropping dimes is Jordan Barnes of the Utah Prospects who is shifty and he knows how to look away defenders and make those tough pocket passes. He needs to be on a lot of D1 radars because he has size at 6’3. He is also leading the circuit in steals as well. Just an over high IQ for this kid.
An absolute no surprise 7’5 Oliver Rioux is leading in blocks at the moment as he just towers over everyone as a developing young player, who is making strides. In the long ball category take a look at 2025 Justus Haseley with Elite 6 who is lighting it up from deep, but overall the 16;s have a lot of shooters, especially over at Indiana Elite. Utah Prospects has some dudes that can shoot it and Team Loaded NC has some guys that don’t miss.