Jr. 3SSB Nationals: Under-The-Radar Prospects Who Made Noise In Rock Hill

The Jr. 3SSB Boys National Championships had plenty of big names in the building, but some of the best value came from players who may not have had as much buzz entering the weekend. These prospects produced, impacted winning, and gave their teams real minutes when it mattered. From scoring guards to active two-way pieces, these are six under-the-radar names that made noise in Rock Hill. <h2>Miles Henderson 4700 Training Academy | Class of 2030</h2>   Miles Henderson was one of the better scoring guards from the opening day, averaging 22.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.5 steals per game for 4700 Training Academy. Henderson consistently found ways to put pressure on the defense and gave his team a reliable scoring option. What stood out was how comfortable he looked creating offense. He was aggressive without being reckless and showed the ability to score while still contributing in other areas. <h2>Johnnie Williams | Creative Arts and Sports | Class of 2033</h2> Johnnie Williams gave Creative Arts and Sports a strong two-way effort, finishing with 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 steals against Brevard Bulls. His defensive activity stood out just as much as his scoring. Williams was one of those players who kept popping up around the ball. He created extra possessions, turned defense into offense, and played with the kind of energy that helps a team separate in bracket play. <h2>Landon Miller Phenom United Charging | Class of 2031</h2> Landon Miller put together a productive opening day for Phenom United Charging, averaging 15.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. His ability to score while also helping on the glass made him a strong piece throughout the weekend. Miller did a good job staying active and finding ways to impact possessions without needing everything drawn up for him. That balance between production and effort made him a name worth tracking. <h2>Gabriel L. Thomas</h2> Gabriel L. Thomas brought shot-making value for Garner Road, averaging 17.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 4.0 made threes per game. His perimeter production gave his team spacing and consistent offensive pop. Thomas showed confidence as a shooter and made defenses pay when he got clean looks. Players who can stretch the floor and produce efficiently always bring value, and Thomas did that at a high level.   <h2>Cory Green Jr. | North Alabama Lakers | Class of 2030</h2> Cory Green Jr. was a strong under-the-radar scorer for the North Alabama Lakers, averaging 16.5 points and 2.5 made threes per game in 14U Silver action. Green gave his team a dependable scoring presence and showed the ability to make shots from the perimeter. His production helped him stand out in a division where names can sometimes get overlooked. Green's ability to score and stretch the floor made him one of the better finds from the weekend. <h2>Naetochukwu Kanno | PMA Knights 11U Red | Class of 2033</h2> Naetochukwu Kanno delivered a big performance for PMA Knights 11U Red, finishing with 25 points and 6 rebounds against MD Stealth. Kanno showed scoring touch, activity, and the ability to produce in a meaningful bracket-play setting. He gave PMA Knights a major boost offensively and stayed active on the glass. His production stood out and made him one of the better under-the-radar performers from the younger divisions.

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