Chris Hansen

Spring Update - 2027 ELITE 150 Rankings Posted ago Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka of Frederick, Maryland, shoots over Nya Riack at the USA Basketball U17 national team trials in Colorado Springs, Colorado. *Photo by Chris Hansen. With Memorial Day behind us on the 2026 calendar and a busy spring of basketball, the ProspectsNation.com ELITE 150 got its latest refresh.

USA Trials First Impressions Posted ago Arianna Robinson is challenged by Ashley MacCalla on Saturday's session of the U17 Trials. *Photo by Chris Hansen. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – For evaluating players, the annual pilgrimage to the U.S. Olympic Training Center is perhaps the best place to get extensive matchups between the nation’s best. The 2026 installment, which is the 20th year I’ve made this trip, deserves a tip of the cap to the selection committee, as the field is deep and versatile.

2027 ELITE 60 Update Posted ago Kaleena Smith of Ontario Christian High School holds on to the top spot in the junior class. *Photo courtesy of 3SSB Circuit. The 2025-26 scholastic season is zenith. Adding that to the body of work of the class of 2027 (juniors) means it’s time to refresh the ProspectsNation.com player rankings. This update, which precedes this group’s final year on the travel circuit, sees the rankings expand to an ELITE 60 as well as an expanding Watch List of the ELITE 150.