Southern Standouts Shine at Adidas 3SSB Session I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first live period of the travel ball season tipped off at Legends Event Center, where the adidas 3SSB Circuit hosted Session I inside one of the premier venues in the country. With college coaches packed along the baselines and high-level talent from across the nation competing, the environment once again delivered an energetic, high-stakes feel. From the organization to the overall presentation, adidas 3SSB continues to set the standard, and Saturday's action brought plenty of intensity and competition. Among the deep pool of talent, a number of prospects from across the South stood out with strong performances and impactful play. Here are some names that made their mark on Day 2:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1727031"],"_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-69e6b781dba9b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rylee put on a shooting clinic in front of college coaches as she knocked down three straight threes from nearly the exact same spot on the floor. She got her feet set quickly and showed a clean, confident release from deep which made her one of the top 15U shooters in the building. Rylee also brings great size and versatility to her game which allows her to impact more than just scoring. She rebounded very well and showed control when securing the ball. Her ability to get to two feet stood out and gave her the option to finish strong or stay poised and make the right play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["991147"],"_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-69e6b781db95f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ella showcased deep range from three and knocked down shots well beyond the arc. She also displayed a sweet step-through move that led to a tough finish off the glass. Her effort stands out as she plays hard every possession and competes on both ends. With the ball, Ella stays low on her dribble to protect it and maintain control under pressure. She is a solid teammate and understands spacing which helps create opportunities for those around her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["772574"],"_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-69e6b781dba14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Khloe rarely left the floor in the game I saw which speaks to how valuable she was on both ends. She rebounds hard and plays with a physical edge and consistently competed on the glass. On defense, her active hands disrupted passing lanes and led to tipped balls and steals. The motor shows up every possession, and she even managed to tip or block a three-point attempt. Offensively, Khloe showed nice touch on her floater and was able to stretch the floor with her size and shooting with great rotation. She also did a strong job getting to two feet which helped her stay controlled and physical when finishing and making decisions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["674582"],"_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-69e6b781db9cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nyla is a confident lefty shooter who consistently looked comfortable from the perimeter. She stood out as one of the best passers I saw all weekend and showed great vision in creating for others. The effort level was clear as she dove on the floor multiple times for loose balls. With the ball, Nyla has good handles and uses change of pace and direction to keep defenders off balance. She protected the ball well on drives through the lane and finished on either side of the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1559068"],"_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-69e6b781dbb21"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alexis has a lot of upside with her size and length and she made that clear in the game I watched. She finished well around the rim with strength and kept the ball high which made her tough to contest. She controlled the boards on both ends and consistently secured rebounds in her area. At 6'3, she looked dominant at the 15U level and played with a presence and confidence that stood out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1165388"],"_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-69e6b781dba58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ella is a big wing and one of the top players competing at the 16U level on the circuit. She scored from all over the floor and looked too strong and skilled to be stopped during the stretch I watched. She used a smooth shot fake to get a defender off her feet and knocked down a long two with confidence. Her high release and clean rotation stood out on her shot and made it tough to contest. Ella also rose up with great elevation on her jumper and showed touch with a smooth turnaround that added to her scoring package.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["956920"],"_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-69e6b781dbade"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Angel stayed locked in on defense and applied steady pressure on the ball handler while jumping passing lanes with good reads. Her three ball was on point in the game I watched and she shot it with confidence. With the ball, Angel used a strong hesitation move to keep defenders honest and create space. She also got to the rim effectively and finished plays or knocked down a runner in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["821650"],"_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-69e6b781dbb63"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alexis controlled the offense and played with great pace throughout. She used a filthy shot fake to get her defender off balance and followed it with a smooth step-through finish. Alexis is a shifty guard who creates with her handles and gets downhill with speed. She consistently put pressure on the defense and made plays as a scorer or dropped dimes to teammates when facilitating the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1235773"],"_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-69e6b781dbba6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zoe has a good frame and length that she uses well on both ends of the floor. She jumped a passing lane on a long pass for a steal by using her length and anticipation. Offensively, Zoe knocked down a few pull-up jumpers with nice form and strong elevation in both transition and half-court sets. She also showed good vision as a passer and dropped in some sharp bounce passes that led to quality looks for her teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->