May 3SSB Notebook: 17u Notable Performers

As we continue to trek through our live period grassroots coverage we will now be rounding up our coverage of the Adidas 3SSB Circuit with a focus on the 17u division. We've got so much talent from the state of North Carolina represented on this circuit with programs both within and beyond the borders of the HoopState. Without further delay, let's take a look at the 17u top performers from the Adidas 3SSB live period session from Ishawaka, Indiana!    Holmes was incredibly dynamic in his ability to make plays for [program_tooltip program_id='2227286' first='Team' last='Loaded South'] 3SSB 17u in Indiana. The team had a 1-3 record with Holmes as a real bright spot amongst them as he averaged 14.0 Points, 0.8 Rebounds, 1.8 Assists, and 1.0 Steals per game on the session. Holmes has the ability to make difficult shots from the perimeter at his size while being a legit above the rim athlete in transition. His three level scoring is a byproduct of his smooth game, size, and ability to make plays within the flow of the game. Holmes is starting to produce with the consistency we asked for as he tries to make a real push for national notoriety as his recruitment continues to pick up. It will be fun tracking him over the next few months as he really makes his case to college coaches.     Page continues to show everyone why he's going to be the wire to wire top prospect in North Carolina's 2027 class as he is a truly dynamic two way weapon with beyond next level athleticism. All of that was on display for this [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] 3SSB 17u group that enjoyed a 2-2 weekend in Indiana. He averaged 17.5 Points, 6.3 Rebounds, 2.8 Assists, 0.8 Steals, and 0.8 Blocks per game. Page has become a remarkably more consistent outside shooter, especially off the catch and that allows him to play with more freedom on the offensive end when that shot is falling. He can take you to the mid-post where his turnaround is very reliable, but Page is constantly looking to exploit mismatches and get to the rim where he is constantly applying pressure. Defensively, he embraces the primary perimeter matchup on that end of the floor while holding his own on switches when dealing with bigger guys. He's always on the glass and is just a genuinely premier prospect nationally in this 2027 class.     Vickery made the decision to go back with Upward Stars 3SSB 17u and had an immediate impact with the group out in Indiana for the live period. On the weekend, Vickery averaged 11.0 Points, 2.5 Rebounds, 1.3 Assists, and 1.0 Steals per game as Upward Stars went 2-2 on the weekend. Vickery can play on the ball at his size but really found his niche with this Upward group with his ability to make shots from the outside. In a big win vs Slow Grind Elite, Vickery connected from beyond the arc five times en route to a 21 Point performance. Vickery has received a handful of division one offers and I fully expect that to continue if he can maintain/elevate his work from his first weekend back with Upward. He's got a real chance to rise even further in these 2027 rankings.     Hilldale had a super strong weekend with [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] 3SSB 17u as he was a shot making presence with this group, earning his first division one offer from Toledo in the process. Hilldale helped [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] to a 2-2 record and averaged 14.5 Points, 3.8 Rebounds, 1.5 Assists, and 1.0 Steals per game in the process. Hilldale's ability to make shots at a high volume from distance at his size while being able to contribute in other areas make him a potential riser in this North Carolina 2027 class. He hit 13 triples over the course of four games and proved to be a super steady shot making presence for this [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] team, helping them get the job done. Hilldale is proving to get better and better with more time in these high level games and that's super encouraging for his outlook at the next level.     Conti is another skilled prospect with size on this [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] 3SSB 17u team that can really swing a game with his ability to make outside shots while helping this team in a variety of other ways on the floor. For the live period, Conti averaged 7.5 Points, 3.3 Rebounds, and 0.5 Assists per game including a game vs Compton Magic where he had 17 Points and hit four threes. Conti's ability as a floor spacer at his size while also being able to rebound at a quality level makes him a prospect to monitor closely. This [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] team has a lot of their offense generated by [player_tooltip player_id='2292410' first='Jordan' last='Page'] so having a guy like Conti with outside touch, great hands, and the ability to get extra possessions is a perfect fit. Look for Conti to continue establishing his role with this [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] team as that game vs Compton Magic could be a launching pad type performance.     Twitty continues to prove himself as a rugged rebounding big man that is willing to do all of the dirty work necessary to get the job done. Unfortunately it wasn't the best weekend for [program_tooltip program_id='2227286' first='Team' last='Loaded South'] 3SSB 17u as they went 1-3 on the session. Luckily, Twitty was able to do his usual work averaging 4.5 Points, 5.5 Rebounds, and 1.0 Steal per game. Twitty is constantly on the glass, using his frame to carve out space to secure the basketball for his team with consistency. Twitty is always in the dunker spot looking to finish possessions or clean things up on the offensive glass if needed. Twitty is a super strong interior player that is garnering real division one attention.

As we continue to trek through our live period grassroots coverage we will now be rounding up our coverage of the Adidas 3SSB Circuit with a focus on the 17u division. We've got so much talent from the state of North Carolina represented on this circuit with programs both within and beyond the borders of the HoopState. Without further delay, let's take a look at the 17u top performers from the Adidas 3SSB live period session from Ishawaka, Indiana!