#3SSB Championships: Midwest Standouts Part 2

<p>The adidas 3SSB Championships were the first major shot circuit event for the city of Omaha, and it did not disappoint. The talent was elite, the crowd showed out, and the competitiveness in each game was palpable. Here are the some of the best performances from Midwest prospects over the weekend:</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="769682" first="Connor" last="Essegian"] | 6’4" SG | Indiana Elite 17U</strong></p> <p>The sharpshooter from Albion, IN did a bit of everything at the 3SSB Championships in Omaha over the weekend. He had some beautiful cuts into space to relieve pressure and open up shots for himself and teammates. His shooting impressed as well, knocking shots down off the dribble and off movement. The ability to fade right or left and still maintain his balance really stood out. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1041394" first="Chris" last="Livingston"] | 6’6" SF | We All Can Go 17U</strong></p> <p>The 5-star from Akron was the best player in the 17U division this weekend. Mikey Williams did not play in Omaha, so Livingston used that as an opportunity to control the game on both ends and showcase his versatility. He was virtually unstoppable when handling in the pick and roll. Most teams chose to hard-hedge Livingston off the screen, and he used his size and passing touch to calmly hit the open roll man. He tossed a few full-court assists through the air and off the bounce, he punished layup attempts with ferocious blocks, and his midrange shooting game was excellent.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="932765" first="Reed" last="Sheppard"] | 6’3" SG | Midwest Basketball Club 17U (pictured)</strong></p> <p>Sheppard led his team to the 17U semifinals, before ultimately falling to Dream Vision. He was one of the best lead guards at the event thanks to his elite level facilitation and shooting. He can play off the ball too, and punished his man for venturing even a foot too far off of him. His release is lightning-quick, and the motion is consistent whether he’s spotting up or shooting off the dribble. When the moment presented itself, Sheppard did not hesitate to throw it down over a defender in transition, either.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>