The 2025 adidas 3SSB Girls Circuit is just a week away from the opening weekend. 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 final piece 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.
FOPE AYO | 2026 | READING, MASS. | MASS RIVALS 3SSB
Ranking: 41st (247Sports.com)
Key Honors: All NEPSAC (2024-25), NEPSAC AA Defensive Player of the Year (2024-25)
What To Watch: Ayo is one of the few true post players in the class. In the classic style, she impacts the game on the glass, blocking shots and getting deep post position while finishing efficiently.
Director’s Take: I expect that Fope will be a dominant force for our program this season showing the nation her commitment to consistently embrace the hard work for her craft , with an increased confidence on both sides of the ball. – Ushearanda Stroud
MYAH EPPS | 2026 | FORT WAYNE, IND. | ALWAYS 100 3SSB
Ranking: 38th (ProspectsNation.com)
Key Honors: 3X All Conference 1st Team (2023-2025), Conference Player of the Year (2025), 3X All Area Team (2023-2025), 2X IBCA All State 1st Team (2024-25)
What To Watch: Epps, a Louisville commit, is a fun perimeter player to watch as she has a knack for getting down hill and finishing in traffic. Look for her to get to the line a lot this spring.
Director’s Take: I expect Myah to have a big spring and summer, showcasing her leadership, skills, intensity on both ends of the court and her ability to make her teammates better. – Vernard Hollins
AMAYAH GARCIA | 2026 | DESOTO, TEXAS | SOUTHWEST SELECT 3SSB
Ranking: 35th (ProspectsNation.com)
Key Honors: 2X All Tournament Team (2024-25), 2X All Academic Team, All State Tournament Team (2022-23)
What To Watch: Garcia is a force on both ends of the floor. She fills a lot of roles for her team and uses her size and athleticism well as an impactful perimeter option.
Director’s Take: This will be my third season coaching Amayah “Sunshine,” and it’s been a privilege to witness her growth. Her versatility makes her both a defensive anchor and an offensive catalyst, and she’s poised to be an impact Power 4 guard. Sunshine is a true leader.
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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