The 2025 adidas 3SSB Girls Circuit is under a month from its first tip. The talent on the grassroots circuit this year is on a whole new level. A combination of new elite faces and familiar 3-Stripe talent has created the most anticipated season in recent memory.
This second of four parts looks at three returning stars from the 2024 Adidas 3SSB Circuit and how they’ll power a highly anticipated spring and summer in the gym.
OLIVIYAH EDWARDS | 2026 | TACOMA, WASH. | NW GREYHOUNDS 3SSB
Ranking: 4th in Consensus Rankings
Key Honors: Naismith Trophy All-American 2nd Team (2024-25), 3SSB All-Circuit 1st Team (2024), Grind Session Defensive POY (2024, 2025), Grind Session 1st Team (2024, 2025).
What To Watch: Edwards is one of the most efficient scorers in the country as she has learned to use her physical gifts in so many areas of the game. Though explosive, she’s more than just a dunker. she has the tools to dominate.
Director’s Take: Oliviyah is a very exciting player who can play multiple positions extremely well. She is definitely a game-changer at any level. – Buck Buchanan
EVE LONG | 2027 | OLATHE, KANSAS | SOUTHWEST SELECT 3SSB
Ranking: 13th in Consensus Rankings
Key Honors: Naismith Trophy All-American Underclass HM (2024-25), All-State 6A 1st Team (2024-25), All League 1st Team (2024-25), All-State 2nd Team (2024-25)
What To Watch: Long is a player that impacts the game in so many different areas. She’s a dominant rebounder, shot-blocker and rim-runner while being fun to watch.
Director’s Take: Eve has leveled up her scoring versatility in a major way. As just a freshman, she anchored our team in the paint and helped lead us to the 3SSB Championship game. We think she can help take us all the way this year. – Katie Hensle
ALLIYAH BELL | 2026 | MINOT, N.D. | MINNESOTA STARS 3SSB
Ranking: 31st (ProspectsNation.com)
Key Honors: Gatorade State Player of the Year (2024-25), 2,000/1,000 Club, All State 1st Team (2024-25)
What To Watch: Bell is a throwback to the traditional power forward position. Her footwork and use of her body is elite and her touch facing the basket makes her a tough matchup.
Director’s Take: Leelee is a special talent that very few in the country possess. She can bring the ball down the court, shoot the logo 3, or go to the block and post up. All of that talent and (she’s) a great teammate on and off the court. – Mark Smith
WE ARE 3SSB
Part 1 – New Faces: Hassell, Ragone Smith
Part 2 – Returning Stars – Bell, Edwards, Long
Part 3 – New Faces – Harpring, Byles, Williams
Part 4 – Returning Stars – Ayo, Epps, Garcia