Strictly Bball has made a splash in right this moment’s new age basketball media scene. Proudly owning a TikTok account that has over 2.8 million followers, founders Joe Doerrer and Nolan Newberg have masted the artwork of basketball storytelling briefly type. The duo have quickly expanded over the previous half a decade, partnering with the NBA amidst numerous different nationwide manufacturers that you’ve got heard of. They sponsor a workforce within the Twin Cities Professional-Am and for the second 12 months in a row, introduced a few of the nation’s high expertise to Minneapolis for the Strictly Bball 3×3 Nationals.
Bringing in elite expertise from Georgia, Utah, Wisconsin, Ohio, Texas, and Minnesota, the Strictly Bball 3×3 Nationals introduced in roughly 25 gamers who shall be enjoying on TV on the D1 degree throughout the subsequent few years. 5 star Taylen Kinney of Additional time Elite was handing out his 6’7 water to followers, a DJ was spinning some scorching tracks, and roughly 1500 or so individuals confirmed out to see a few of the nation’s most interesting go at it. Finally, it was Crew Minnesota that wound up successful the occasion, however there have been quite a few others who placed on a present.
Beneath are the highest performers from the Strictly Bball 3×3 Nationals:
Taylen Kinney, 6’2, PG, Additional time Elite (GA), 2026
The best ranked participant within the occasion and arguably the preferred participant within the class of 2026 didn’t disappoint on the Strictly Bball 3×3 Nationals. The shifty lead guard performs the sport at his personal tempo, is an elite finisher with creativity on the rack, and has proven fixed development in his recreation through the years. The Kentucky native lately narrowed his record of faculties to 12, however will finally have his alternative of any school that he desires to attend.
Bo Ogden, 6’6, SG, Austin Westlake (TX), 2026
A reputation that completely exploded over the spring and summer time, Bo Ogden confirmed why he shall be a direct plug and play man as a shooter with measurement. He brings unbelievable persistence as a shooter together with the boldness to let it fly, as seen by his 52 p.c from 3-point vary on 9 makes an attempt per recreation on the AAU circuit. Not only a shooter, he can put it on the deck in a straight line and performs above the rim on each ends of the court docket. Ogden has narrowed his last record to Tennessee, Purdue, Kansas, Texas, Gonzaga, and Virginia.
Katrelle Harmon, 6’5, PG/SG, Wasatch Academy (UT), 2026
Previous to the championship recreation, Katrelle Harmon made his school resolution by way of many stay streams and in entrance of the practically 2,000 individuals in attendance, changing into the following large time recruit to make his option to Creighton. The combo guard has made big strides in his recreation as a playmaker, main the EYBL Scholastic in assists this previous season at FAB 50 ranked Wasatch Academy. Whereas extra of a pure scorer, the Seattle native continually places strain on the protection out of choose and roll play together with his capacity to cross the rock with both hand but additionally rating when you play off of him. Having performed varsity since his center college days, the 4 star guard will carry a wealth of excessive degree enjoying expertise to Creighton by the point that he steps foot on campus.
Donovan Davis, 6’8, PF, Freedom HS (WI), 2027
The highest 2027 in Wisconsin lived as much as his fame on the Strictly Bball 3×3 Nationals, establishing himself as the highest large man that the occasion needed to provide. The brand new age large was completely snug scoring together with his again to the basket, stretched the protection together with his 3-point vary, and used his size as a shot blocking presence. The highest 50 ahead picked up gives from the likes of Marquette, Syracuse, Iowa State, Wisconsin, Cal, and others over the previous few months and doesn’t seem like stopping any time quickly.
Junior County, 6’5, SG, Wasatch Academy (UT), 2026
One other participant who exploded this spring/summer time was Junior County, a 6-foot-5 two approach guard from Wasatch Academy. The bouncy wing is a giant time shot creator who can play out of ball screens, finishes creatively with both hand on the rack, and shoots it nicely sufficient to maintain you sincere. A high 50 senior, Junior has narrowed his record to Maryland, Purdue, Arizona, Connecticut, and Indiana with no resolution instantly looming.
Jayden Moore, 6’0, PG, Hopkins HS (MN), 2026
Taking part in at his dwelling highschool, Jayden Moore got here into the Strictly Bball 3×3 Nationals with a chip on his shoulder and walked away with a championship. The explosive level guard made numerous clutch photographs, bought into the paint at will, and reminded all onlookers why he’s the most effective pure level guard within the state of Minnesota. Proudly owning excessive main gives in each soccer and basketball, Jayden could have no scarcity of choices for the following degree.
