North Carolina 3SSB Notebook: 17u Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adidas 3SSB opened their season up with a session last weekend in Ladera Ranch, California with some of the nations top players coming together to get the spring rolling with basketball. As we wrap up our coverage from the Adidas 3SSB Session we're going to be focusing on the 17u division! Without further delay, here are the standouts!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2299468"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f61dee65eeb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Holmes had a special weekend for [program_tooltip program_id='2227286' first='Team' last='Loaded South'] 17u 3SSB in SoCal helping his team to a 2-2 record by producing at what can be described as an elite level. Holmes averaged 24.3 Points, 4.3 Rebounds, 0.8 Assists, 1.3 Steals, and 0.5 Blocks per game on 59/64/58 shooting splits. Holmes is a shot maker with size and a remarkably smooth game. He's got legit above the rim ability in transition with a strong enough off the bounce game to attack a closeout and make a play at the rim. Holmes producing at this volume, with this efficiency, with this level of consistency over four games is really really impressive. If he can even remotely maintain this over the course of the remaining 3SSB Sessions this summer, he'll be a strong national riser in the rankings and deservedly so.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2292410"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f61dee65f8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Page is the wire to wire number one prospect in NC's 2027 class and had another super strong weekend with [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] 17u 3SSB guiding them to a 2-2 record in Ladera Ranch. Page is one of America's most consistently productive two way players and this weekend was no different. Page averaged 16.5 Points, 7.3 Rebounds, 2.3 Assists, 1.8 Steals, and 1.0 Blocks per game on 51/29/75 shooting splits on the weekend. Page is a dynamic athlete with the ability to elevate in traffic and finish above the rim at an elite level. He gets to his spots and raises up for jumpers, getting the look he wants every time and hitting with increased consistency. His effort is a constant and it reflects in his rebounding numbers as he's super engaged on the glass at all times. Page is a capable playmaker for others, and operates in multiple areas on the floor with high levels of comfort. As he refines his outside touch and continues to add strength to his frame, he'll only become an even stronger force as he looks to lead [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] to a 3SSB title in his 17u Summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2268800"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f61dee66056"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jefferson provides [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] 17u 3SSB with a reliable option on the offensive end with the ability to help this team in many different ways. This past weekend he averaged 14.3 Points, 5.8 Rebounds, 1.8 Assists, 1.8 Steals, and 0.5 Blocks per game on 54/58/100 shooting splits. Jefferson operated with extreme efficiency from every level this weekend and had a true breakout game in a 77-73 win over Slow Grind Elite with 28 Points, 5 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 3 Steals, with 6 made threes. The shot-making, poise, and two way ability for Jefferson makes him a low maintenance guard with the ability to have a massive impact at both ends of the floor. A really quality prospect to monitor closely this spring/summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2447081"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f61dee660fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Twitty is a strong interior presence for [program_tooltip program_id='2227286' first='Team' last='Loaded South'] 3SSB 17u as he really held it down on the glass for this group while providing additional scoring on the interior. He averaged 6.5 Points, and 5.5 Rebounds per game while shooting 84.6% from the floor. Twitty's ability to impose his will physically and embrace his identity as a dunker spot big. This team has a lot of other gifted offensive players on it, Twitty is great in his role as a safety valve/clean up big man who finds a way to produce within that role. Twitty did struggle from the free throw line (33%) this past weekend and if he gets more consistent from there his scoring totals will be even bigger and he'll be more aggressive around the rim. Look for Twitty to continue to establish himself as a bonafide division one big in NC's 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2268834"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f61dee66195"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hilldale is a versatile shooter with size for this [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] 17u 3SSB team. Hilldale provides a great floor spacing option with the ability to swing a game as he averaged 8.3 Points, 1.8 Rebounds, and 1.3 Assists per game on 38/32/75 shooting splits. Hilldale is typically more efficient than what he showed in this small sample size but still proved to make timely shots for [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] throughout the weekend. Hilldale's ability to provide spacing in [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road']'s front-court really helps give guys like [player_tooltip player_id='2292410' first='Jordan' last='Page'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2268800' first='Brennen' last='Jefferson'] room to operate off the bounce. He's a key piece to this group with high hopes this spring/summer and could be a key ingredient to their success all season long. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2268833"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f61dee6624d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson-Freeman was a true two way presence for [program_tooltip program_id='2227286' first='Team' last='Loaded South'] 17u 3SSB this past weekend out west. He averaged 8.3 Points, 2.5 Rebounds, 3.3 Assists, 1.0 Steals, and 1.5 Blocks per game on 42/31/50 splits. He provided a blend of scoring, playmaking, and possession swinging defense for this group as the primary perimeter defender amongst this talented team. He uses his physical gifts and motor to dictate where possessions go defensively along with having the ability to heat up as a shot maker. He probably wasn't quite as efficient as he'd like to be but had a really strong outing in a dominant win vs Southern Assault where he finished with 16 Points. Johnson-Freeman is a vital piece to this team and should be a key producer in this groups quest for an Adidas 3SSB Championship. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->