Adidas 3SSB Championship Day 1 Notable Performances

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the Adidas 3SSB Championship tipped off Thursday in Rock Hill, SC, college coaches from across the country filled the stands to evaluate some of the nation's top prospects. Austin Rivers Southeast Elite, MBJ Elite and OBG Elite all earned victories on Thursday in the 17u Division. Here are six 2027 standouts who made an impression on Day 1. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3629994"],"_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-6a5a9bd9418b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top prosepcts on adidas circuit this season, Callendar continued his strong play in Rock Hill. Now a member of the 2027 recruiting class, Callendar is an active, mobile combo forward who can score at all three levels. He is a high level athlete, has good touch around the rim and can really rebound at both ends. Callendar is a prospect who is trending up as the summer season comes to an end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2397029"],"_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-6a5a9bd9418e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Sarasota High School product may have gotten off to a slow start on Thursday but was outstanding in the final 24 minutes and led the way for Austin Rivers Southeast Elite with 21 points. Lackaff showed off his ability to make shots both off the catch and off the dribble. He has deep range on his jumper and also had multiple impressive drives and finishes at the rim. The rising senior plays with toughness, can create his own offense off the dribble and is a player that can help lead his team deep into the Championship Bracket in Rock Hill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3557199"],"_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-6a5a9bd94190a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the state's top shooters, Dadliani impressed again on Thursday with 20 points for OBG Elite in victory. The Lake Highland Prep rising senior made 5 shots from beyond the arc and showed his ability to drive a closeout and finish at the rim. The high academic prospect has good positional size and a high basketball IQ, which should help his game translate to the collegiate level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2956056"],"_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-6a5a9bd941928"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rivera controlled the game on the perimeter for OBG Elite. He has an impressive command of the basketball, changes speeds well and shot the ball very well from beyond the arc on Thursday. A transfer to Balboa Academy, Rivera carried momentum from a strong performance in June at DMV Live into the July recruiting period. He is a prospect that will appear in our updated rankings later this month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2810621"],"_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-6a5a9bd941945"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fuller is a reliable scorer and ball handler for MBJ Elite. On Thursday he made shots from beyond the arc, got to the rim and finished in the paint and showed his ability to be a ball handler and distributor. The rising senior has a high basketball IQ, competes on both ends of the floor and is a prosepct to watch in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3697338,"_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-6a5a9bd941963"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A player who had earned a spot in our updated rankings later this summer, Ndiaye is an active wing prospect with length and above average athleticism. He is a capable open shot maker, can get downhill and finish in the paint and pursues the ball on the glass. The Lake Brantley product give effort on the defensive end and is capable of guarding multiple positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->