3SSB’s 2027 Top Prospects Show Their Talent in Adidas’ First Weekend

Adidas’ 3SSB AAU Circuit opened its first weekend of play, and while the circuit’s 17U group is generally considered weaker than it has been in years past, several of its top prospects made strong impressions.

The consensus top prospect on the circuit is Nasir Anderson of the Atlanta Celtics. Anderson has been on a bit of a downtrend over the past few months after a season at Prolific Prep in which his scoring process appeared to stagnate. This weekend, however, he showed more encouraging flashes than he did during the high school season. He looked more aggressive getting to pull-up threes, which will be paramount if he wants to become a leading scorer at future levels. The shots did not fall this weekend, and the consistency of Anderson’s jumper will likely be what makes or breaks his ability to become a one-and-done prospect, but he appears to be trending in the right direction. He is still a physical force who can bully his way to the rim, and perhaps most importantly, his passing also looked quite good. Per Synergy, Anderson tallied 7 assists per game with nearly a 2.0 assist-to-turnover ratio, which would represent a step up from his previous marks.

Jalen Davis, a Seattle native and the reigning Washington Gatorade Player of the Year, is another contender with Anderson in the deep PG1 race for the 2027 class, and Davis continued to dominate this weekend. His performance was highlighted by a 34-point game against Garner Road on only 17 shots. Davis continues to show how advanced he is as a shot-maker both on and off the ball. He knocked down threes off the catch, showed elite rim finishing, and drew fouls when necessary. What is most impressive to me about Davis is that he already has an NBA shot diet. He takes enough threes while also meeting the two-point scoring threshold necessary to bend the defense when he drives. His passing still needs to continue to grow, but he is already an active and disruptive defender who creates easy points by picking pockets and staying active in passing lanes. I consider Davis a top-five player in the class.

Guard-wing hybrid Jordan Page is another fringe top-10 prospect on the circuit. Page continues to draw me in with his skill set, as he is excellent as a connective player. He has good hands defensively, especially given his length, plays 0.5 basketball, and does not force shots. He likely does not project as an advantage creator at the next level, but I think he could become highly additive and a true winner in the right context.

Javon Bardwell moved from the PRO16 to 3SSB this season and is now playing for Compton Magic. There are few shot-makers in the 2027 class as gifted as Bardwell, but he needs to continue expanding his ability to score on drives. Bardwell did look improved, though I ultimately think he may be better suited in an off-ball role, running off screens, using his gravity, and then attacking inside the lane. While he has good touch as an interior scorer, he can still settle for jumpers too frequently. Bardwell is already committed to Kansas, which I think is a great fit. He is also older for the class, and I have heard it is possible that he could reclass up at the end of the summer.

Bardwell’s teammate, Darius Wabbington, has been a riser on RSCI sites recently, and that trend may continue into the summer after he was incredibly productive this weekend. Wabbington is highly skilled and essentially played point guard for Compton Magic, a program known for more experimental offenses in the past, including allowing Koa Peat to play a similar role during his time with the program. Wabbington’s handle is rare for his size, and I wonder if he could eventually slide up the positional spectrum and become more of a wing in the future. If that is a potential route for Wabbington, it is encouraging that he shot the ball better this weekend than I have ever seen from him in the past, knocking down 8 of his 19 attempts from beyond the arc. This is a key summer for his development, and I am very excited to see how he performs.

Outside of the top 25 in the RSCI, Ahmed Nur is a prospect on this circuit I will be paying close attention to this summer. Nur plays for the Power 5 program and is incredibly fluid and smooth for someone who stands 6-foot-8. The key to Nur’s game has always been consistency: he has yet to knock down shots at a truly elite rate, but it is clear he has good touch. The biggest issues with his game have been assertiveness and strength, as he has not yet exploded through contact in the lane and has struggled to cement himself as a primary scorer despite his talent.

3SSB’s 2027 class delivered several bright spots during the opening weekend, with a number of prospects making strong impressions. The circuit’s next session will take place the weekend of May 15 in Mishawaka, Indiana, during a live evaluation period for college coaches.