Standout Rising Junior Wing/Forwards

Ladera Ranch, CA - The Adidas 3SSB Circuit wrapped up its season with the Earn Your Stripes Invitational hosted at the beautiful OGP Ladera Sports Complex, which features 8 courts, 7 used for games and the other court used as the event's hospitality center. The tournament featured 75 Adidas teams, with the top 16u squads from the 3SSB Circuit on display, as well as numerous nationally ranked players from the classes of 2026 through 2029 on display. The facility was also packed with D1 coaches, and other divisions, over the four day event, given this was the final live period of the club season. This article takes a look at 6 standout wing/forwards from the 2027 class, following the previous two-part article looking at guards from the 2027 class. There is no ranked order to this list of players, but in alphabetical order. This article will be followed by a look at 6 more wing/forwards from the rising junior class from the Invitational, as well as a look at the top 2028-2029 players at the Invitational to wrap-up my coverage of the Adidas event.    Alabi was a dominant force in the interior for Game Elite at the Invitational, as he displayed relentless activity on the boards and second chance scoring opportunities on the put backs. The 6-6 forward has a physical build and the strength to bully his way around the paint, gets off the floor quickly for easy tip-ins at the basket, the awareness and effort to alter shots/protect the rim effectively, and provided countless second and third chance opportunities for his team on offense by tipping the ball out to perimeter players, or finding teammates off the offensive rebound to reset the offense. In the half court setting, Alabi showed good instincts and court awareness to find open teammates from the top of the key, and the elite hops to catch lobs off back cuts to the rim, which he did more than once the two games I watched live.     Archbold was one of the more versatile wing/forwards in the 16u division at the Invitational, as he would display the skill set and moves to score from the perimeter, along with the moves and body control to score in the post. The 6-foot-8 Archbold had an impressive showing in a tough loss to Compton Magic 16s in pool play, using his athleticism and strong build to control the rebounds, is a quick leaper to get second and third chance putbacks with nice touch around the basket, and the timing to alter shots in the paint, as well as the footwork and quickness to alter shots on close outs or switches onto perimeter players. Offensively, Archbold has enough handle to create off the dribble, gets good lift with the ability to connect through contact on the mid-range jumper, and displayed nice moves to evade his defender for shots around the basket, using the spin move to get by his opponent for open looks in the post. Archbold has good court vision and handles to push the ball off the glass and get out in transition, or outlet passes up-court for easy lay-ups or dunks.     Berger had a solid showing for ASAK in a loss to ETG on Day 3 of the Invitational, and is a big that can open up the court with his perimeter shot. The 6-foot-7 forward uses his size to impose his presence in the interior, does a good job of crashing the boards with consistent activity on multiple rebounding opportunities on offense, has nice touch on shots around the basket, and good hands to receive entry passes, keeping the ball at his shoulder to prevent smaller players from poking out the ball or forcing the jump ball. What caught my attention was Berger's ability to stretch the floor with the corner 3-ball off the catch.     Dada served as a great compliment to rising sophomore, and standout lead guard Lee'Muhrion Robinson, at the Invitational, with his ability to run the floor in the open court and either roll or pop off the ball-screen in the halfcourt setting. The 6-foot-7 wing/forward is a solid rebounder, uses his wingspan to alter shots at the basket, along with the lateral footspeed to stay in front of perimeter defenders, and has nice touch on shots in the paint. Dada moves fluidly off the ball in the open court, gets to his spots with accuracy on the 3-ball off the catch, has the handle to create off the dribble from the top of the key, and gets to the basket for tough finishes through contact or over length at the rim. Dada can push the ball up the court off the glass, but is at his best when he releases the rebound and uses his long strides and speed to get up the court for easy catches and scoring with lay-ups or dunks in transition.     Leonard was one of the highest ranked players in the 2027 class at the Invitational, and he displayed his versatility and skill set in games against Southern Assault and Compton Magic on the first two days of the event. The 6-foot-6 wing/forward has the post moves and footwork to score in tights windows in the paint, the ability to backdown defenders with touch on the float hook, has good touch on shots at the basket, has a relentless motor crashing the boards for multiple chance scoring opportunities, and has elite bounce to get up quickly for monster dunks in the half court set-up or in transition. Leonard has the handles and makes consistent use of the crossover to get space from his defender, has a nice burst off speed off the dribble to get to the basket, and can spread the floor with the ability to connect on the 3-ball off the dribble or the catch. Defensively, Leonard has active hands and good court awareness to jump passing lanes or deflect passes and create turnovers that lead to transition points. The rising junior plays with a great motor, gives maximum effort, and was one of the most impactful 2027 guys playing up in the 17u division.     Logsdon displayed his 3-level scoring ability and all-around impact on the game in a win over Mass Rivals on Day 3 of the Invitational. The 6-foot-7 wing has nice moves and footwork to score in the post, with nice touch and accuracy on the hook floater and the spin-fade mid-range jumper, and is able to score at the basket through contact. Logsdon has the moves to create space off the dribble, moves well off the ball to get open for the catch, and is efficient with the 3-ball in either situation. Logsdon is active on the boards, has good timing and bounce to alter/block shots in the post, has quick hands to deflect entry passes into the paint to get the ball out, and runs the floor well in the open court. The Western Kentucky commit leaves his imprint on multiple facets of the game on both ends and was key in leading Midwest Basketball Club to the Classic Division 16u Championship.

Ladera Ranch, CA - The Adidas 3SSB Circuit wrapped up its season with the Earn Your Stripes Invitational hosted at the beautiful OGP Ladera Sports Complex, which features 8 courts, 7 used for games and the other court used as the event's hospitality center. The tournament featured 75 Adidas teams, with the top 16u squads from the 3SSB Circuit on display, as well as numerous nationally ranked players from the classes of 2026 through 2029 on display. The facility was also packed with D1 coaches, and other divisions, over the four day event, given this was the final live period of the club season. This article takes a look at 6 standout wing/forwards from the 2027 class, following the previous two-part article looking at guards from the 2027 class. There is no ranked order to this list of players, but in alphabetical order. This article will be followed by a look at 6 more wing/forwards from the rising junior class from the Invitational, as well as a look at the top 2028-2029 players at the Invitational to wrap-up my coverage of the Adidas event.