January 2026
Denver, Colorado delivered more than high-level basketball as the adidas Jr. 3SSB Mountain Regionals tipped off. With temperatures dropping to three degrees and snow falling on Sunday, elite programs from Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington were forced to weather the elements before proving themselves on the court.
Recap provided by Scope Scouting
14U Highlights
14U Division:
- Slow Grind Elite (WA): 8-0
- Kekela Gold (HI): 7-1
- T.O.T Aces (WA): 6-2
- TruGame Wildcats (CO): 6-2
- Colorado Magic (CO): 3-1
- Local Hoops (WA): 5-3
- Portland Reign (OR): 5-3
Stock Risers
Alex Aluskar (NW Dawgs, WA), Cason Piper (Colorado Magic Select, CO), Cole Visserman (Slow Grind Elite, WA), Drake Van Ness (Kekela Gold, WA), Dvonte Manns Davis (Colorado Magic, CO), Isaac Kushner (Local Hoops, WA), Jake Carter (TruGame Wildcats, CO), Jayxen Delaura (Kekela Gold, WA), Johnathan Among (Kekela Gold, WA), Khalid Mursal (Team EVO Jr, CO), Lathan Hall (Tru Hoopland, WA), Masiah Carreira (Kekela Gold, WA), Mason Marmanillo (TruGame Vegas, NV), Nainoa Liu (Kekela Silver, HI), Patrick Sideris (Slow Grind Elite, WA), Quincy Smith (Slow Grind Elite, WA), Quentin Brempong (Drive Select BC, CAN), Rizaul Plumb-Barcellano (Portland Reign, OR), Scotty Lirtzman (Tru Colorado, CO), and Terrance Tran (T.O.T Aces, WA)
13U Highlights
13U Division:
- Narrows Elite (WA): 8-0
- Slow Grind Elite (WA): 8-0
- Alpha Kings (OR): 6-2
- Yakiima Flight (WA): 6-2
- Grandview Greyhounds (WA): 6-2
- UFO Boyz 2031 (CO): 5-3
Stock Risers
Andrew Nageak (TruGame Barrow, CO), Averyn Primmer (Alpha Kings, OR), Chi Yan Jamie Chung (Drive Select BC, CAN), Isaiah Holland (Tru Colorado, CO), Isaiah Nicholson (UFO Boyz 2031, CO), Jamara’e Jones (T.O.T Aces, WA), Jayden Medeiros (Kekela, HI), Kai’John Brister (Local Hoops, WA), Kash Joe (Yakima Flight, WA), Kellii Taylor Jr. (Tru Colorado, CO), King Taii (Narrows Elite, WA), Kye Williams (Slow Grind Elite, WA), Lawrence Griesbach (Tru Hoopland, WA), Mark Alexander Jr. (TOT Aces Black, WA), Noah Hibbitts (G6 Elite, OR), Ryan Wood (T.O.T Aces, WA), Skyler Stevenson (Colorado Magic, CO), Tesfamichael Robel (Team EVO Jr, CO), Tyler Busch (UFO Boyz 2031, CO), and Zathian Morales (Grandview Greyhounds, WA)
12U Highlights
12U Gold Division:
- Slow Grind Elite (WA): 8-0
- Narrows Elite (WA): 7-1
- Drive Select U12 (B.C. Canada): 5-3
- Kekela (HI): 5-3
Stock Risers
2032 Amar Rambo Jr. | Point Guard | Colorado Magic (CO)
Amar is a scrappy, confident point guard who plays with a lot of energy. He has clean shooting form, quick feet, and a scorer’s mindset. Competes defensively, moves well on the floor. Brings toughness and edge while continuing to grow into the lead guard role. Scope Rating: 77.7
2032 Asher Kemp | Forward | Narrows Elite (WA)
Asher is a strong, big-bodied forward who rebounds well and plays physical. Offensively still developing, but his strength, motor, and willingness to compete give him a solid foundation to build on. Scope Rating: 70.5
2032 Ashton Santos | Guard | Narrows Elite (WA)
Ashton is a knockdown shooter and confident scorer who moves well without the ball, creates separation, and consistently gets his shot off. Plays with pace and rhythm, shows comfort spotting up or attacking closeouts, and puts pressure on the defense every chance he gets. Scope Rating: 83.6
2032 Bradley Hsi | PG | Kaizen Training (WA)
Bradley is a steady, high-IQ guard who sees the floor well and makes excellent reads. Plays with calm control, anticipates the next play, and consistently makes smart decisions with the ball. Scope Rating: 70.1
2032 Braylon Whitaker | Wing | Slow Grind Elite (WA)
Braylon is a polished lefty scoring wing with strong shooting mechanics. Comfortable playing at his own pace, understands spacing, and can really shoot it. Not the quickest footed, but skill level, touch, and offensive feel stand out. Scope Rating: 84.2
2032 Darius Huskey | Guard | Colorado Magic (CO)
Darius is an instinctive guard who impacts the game on both ends. Defensively, he applies consistent ball pressure and competes in man-to-man situations, making it tough for opposing guards to get comfortable. Offensively, he shows good court awareness, keeping his head up and finding the open man. Scope Rating: 74.5
2032 Daxton Nagamine | Forward | Kekela (HI)
Daxton has good shooting form and can knock shots down. Brings value doing the dirty work. Competes, rebounds, and protects the paint with shot blocks. Impacts the game in multiple ways. Scope Rating: 71.1
2032 Isaiah Dantas | Guard | Drive Select BC (CAN)
Isaiah is a steady presence who runs the offense with confidence. He can score with his jumper or getting downhill, keeps the defense honest, and competes on both ends. Scope Rating: 71.3
2032 Kailil Green | Guard | Kaizen Training (WA)
Kailil is a tough, competitive scoring guard who attacks the paint and finishes through contact. He plays with a fearless mentality, has a smooth handle, and makes smart reads as both a scorer and passer. Reliable jumper from mid-range to deep gives him three-level scoring ability. Scope Rating: 76.6
2032 Kyrie Reid | Guard | Slow Grind Elite (WA)
Kyrie is a small, quick guard who plays with pace and edge. Comfortable passing with either hand, keeps the ball low, and consistently gets into the paint to penetrate and dish. Scope Rating: 80.6
2032 Luke Burleigh | Guard | Narrows Elite (WA)
Luke is a smart, efficient guard who plays well in the open floor. He runs the break with purpose, makes sound decisions at speed, and consistently puts pressure on the defense in transition. Off the ball, he cuts well and finds scoring windows. A capable shooter who can knock down open looks, he also shows a reliable floater. Scope Rating: 79.9
2032 Malcolm Mears | SG | G6 (OR)
Malcolm is a shooter with real range and a quick handle into a fast release. Comfortable creating space, getting shots off on the move, and stretching the floor as a scoring threat. Scope Rating: 77.8
2032 Moses Boyd | Wing | Kaizen Training (WA)
Moses is a big-bodied wing scorer with natural scoring instincts. Lefty who can put it on the floor and finish, shows physicality around contact, and competes on every possession. Scope Rating: 78.7
2032 Myka Kulikowski | Center | Colorado Magic (CO)
Myka continues to make real progress as a developing big. He plays with good instincts, finishes around the basket, and consistently goes after rebounds. Comfortable pushing the ball after a board, he shows confidence leading the break when opportunities are there. Since we last saw him in September at the adidas Jr. All-American Camp, he’s taken a clear step forward in both feel and confidence, and his growth is starting to show on the floor. Scope Rating: 82.2
2032 Nafiyad Abdella | Wing | G6 (Oregon)
Nafiyad is a long, talented wing who does a bit of everything. He can shoot it, create off the dribble, rebounds with effort, and competes on both ends. Flashes a well-rounded game with clear upside. Scope Rating: 80.5
2032 Onyx Robins | Forward | Kekela (HI)
Onyx is a long forward with a soft touch and good feel from the post. Shows vision as a passer, stays active on the glass, and cuts well off the ball. Plays with energy and impacts the game without needing plays called for him. Scope Rating: 78
2032 Rocky Thompson | Forward | Slow Grind Elite (WA)
Rocky is an active, high-IQ forward who excels as a versatile defender and efficient scorer. Shows good footwork in the paint, plays with energy, and consistently makes smart plays on both ends. Scope Rating: 83.1
2032 Wesley Bolkcom | Wing | Elite Sports (WA)
Wesley is a smart, versatile wing who makes plays with his passing and decision-making. Looks to rebound aggressively for his position, handles the ball, and can initiate the break. Shows high IQ in spacing and reads, impacting the game in multiple phases. Scope Rating: 70.9
11U Highlights
Rising Contenders
- Oregon Elite (Or): 4–0
- Portland Reign (OR): 4–0
- TruGame Splash (CO): 3–1
Stock Risers
Aaron Sims (TruGame Splash), Cade Nash (Oregon Elite), Grant Smith (Tru New Mexico), Hayden Vynanek (360 Elite), Ja’Khi Smith (Portland Reign), JoeVion Catron (Oregon Elite), Rhythm Ross (Portland Reign), Tristan Williams (Oregon Elite)
11U Gold Division:
- Oregon Elite (OR): 7-1
- Portland Reign (OR): 7-1
- TRU New Mexico (NM): 5-3
Stock Risers
2033 Aaron Simms | Forward | TruGame Splash (CO)
Aaron is an athletic, competitive forward who consistently rebounds his area. Still raw offensively, but shows good instincts. Scope Rating: 71.4
2033 Cade Nash | Point Forward | Oregon Elite (OR)
Cade is a big, skilled point forward who stands out for his vision and feel for the game. For his size, he sees the floor extremely well, operating as a reliable secondary playmaker and willing passer. Shows a solid handle and clean shooting mechanics, giving him versatility as a connector who can initiate, facilitate, and score as his confidence continues to grow. Scope Rating: 87.5
2033 Cole Wakefield | Forward | Tru Colorado
Cole plays with energy, stays engaged on both ends, and brings a reliable interior presence through effort and activity. Competes on the glass, runs the floor well, and shows effectiveness as a pick-and-roll finisher. Scope Rating: 70.4
2033 Grant Smith | Forward | Tru New Mexico (NM)
Grant is a physical forward who consistently impacts the game on the glass. Does a strong job carving out space in the paint and is crafty in the paint, finishing through contact and using his body effectively. Scope Rating: 76
2033 Rhythm Ross | PG | Portland Reign (OR)
Rhythm is a smooth, instinctive point guard with strong vision and feel for the game. Plays with poise, sees plays develop, and shows good instincts on both ends of the floor. Scope Rating: 83.7
2033 Tre Dixon | PG | Kaizen Training (WA)
Tre is a high-IQ guard with excellent shooting form and the ability to finish with both hands. Confident scorer from mid to long range and comfortable knocking down shots with a defender in his face. Competes defensively, anticipates rebounds well, and uses active hands to create turnovers and transition chances. Scope Rating: 77.4
2033 Tristan Williams | Wing | Oregon Elite (OR)
Tristan is a long, athletic wing with clean shooting mechanics and natural scoring instincts. He’s comfortable creating offense on the perimeter and shows strong long-term upside as his strength and overall feel continue to develop. Scope Rating: 87.9
Other Notables: JoeVion “Jovi” Catron (Oregon Elite, Lee Sears (Colorado Magic), Prince Deveaux (TruGame Splash), Terrance Williams (T.O.T Aces)
