Championship Sunday did not disappoint with some stellar title games as well to some very exciting games along the way. Here are a few of Sunday’s standouts.
TJ Adams – 2024 – SG – Chapman Basketball Academy
In the 17U championship game, Adams put on a shooting clinic. He knocked down five threes in the second half of that game alone and six total for the game. The guard has such a pure jumper and was hitting a few very tough contested jumpers.
Jamarion Batemon – 2025 – G – Power 5
Batemon had some good games over the course of the tournament, but really stepped it up in the 16U championship game. In a tight battle against Wisconsin Playmakers, Batemon scored 23 points to help secure the trophy. As well to hitting five threes in the title game, Batemon also played well on the attack getting into the paint often and making plays.
Lamont Hamilton – 2026 – G – Power 5
Hamilton was tremendous all tournament and that continued into Sunday. In the semifinals he scored 17 points and followed that up with 19 points in the championship game victory. Even with plenty of defensive attention on him, it didn’t matter as he excels scoring with the ball in his hands whether creating his own shot or getting into the paint.
Cooper Jesperson – 2025 – G – Wisconsin Playmakers
Throughout the weekend there were a few players stepping up to help this big and talented Playmakers team all the way to the championship game. Today, it was the guards opportunity to step into the spotlight with his shooting ability. He sent Playmakers into the title game with four threes in the semifinals and then followed that up with another four threes in the title game with 16 points total.
Kon Knueppel – 2024 – G – Phenom University
As Phenom cruised to the 17U championship there was several players coming up big with the highly touted guard leading the way. He was stellar in the semifinals with 21 points and then had 11 points just in the first half of the championship game helping Phenom build their large lead. His scoring ability was on full display getting it done in every way on the day.