Champions: 1 of 1 Prep (NC) defeats Winston Salem Christian National (NC) in the game of the year at BIG SHOTS, in the comeback 66-65 win.
Shabach Christian Academy (MD) goes back to back BIG SHOTS PREP NATIONALS CHAMPS with the win 59-49 over Quality Education National (NC).
MVP Performers:
*North Carolina's No. 1 SG in 2026 6’3 Yohance Connor was named SLAM Orange MVP of BIG SHOTS PREP NATIONALS in leading 1 of 1 to the title. A Top 60 national talent in the 2026 class, Yo is one of the top athletes in the country with his speed and explosiveness at the rim. His high major talent excelled in transition and showed his blow by speed in the half court setting. He brings it every game every possession which has led to current offers from Arizona State, Auburn, Illinois, Wake Forest, VCU & others. Connor averaged 17.3 ppg on the weekend.
* One of the DMV's hottest overall players is 2026 6’2 PG Neiko Mundey who was named SLAM Blue MVP of BIG SHOTS PREP NATIONALS, for the back to back champs Shabach Christian Academy (MD). Mundey is a confident shot maker that can create and deliver. Ranked Top 60 nationally in the 2026, Neiko holds offers from Illinois, Syracuse, Florida St, Towson, ECU, ODU +. A true scorer and can get a bucket with the best of them. Champion in Rock Hill with New World on 3SSB Circuit, Mundey comes out of Rock Hill a champion once again.
Breakout Performer:
*2025 6’5 G Brandon Lee of The Patrick School (NJ) led the division in scoring at 21 ppg, leading his team to a 2-1 weekend. The shooter had a 37 point outing in a 90-86 win vs. Huntington Prep (WV). Lee holds offers from Mississippi St, NJIT, Rhode Island, High Point and interest from Rutgers.
*A top available guard in North Carolina's 2024 class, 6’4 G Isaiah Washington of Winston Salem Christian National (NC) shined once again at BIG SHOTS in Prep Nationals. Zay led his team at 17.7 ppg en route to the title game starring alongside UMass signee Lewis Walker, NC's top PF in 2024.
*A top available forward in the Northeast and in the SLAM division at Prep nationals was versatile 2024 6’9 William Sydnor of The Patrick School (NJ). His skillset of shooting and handle at his size stretched the floor and created a mismatch for opponents finishing at 15 ppg. Sydnor is receiving mid-high level D1 recruiting.
*Time and time again when 1 of 1 Academy (NC) needed a stop or a play 2026 5’10 PG LJ Rush delivered. The speedy playmaking lead guard set the tone defensively for the champs consistently getting deflections or steals leading to buckets in transition. His floor game shined bright throughout the tournament. 2025 high major prospect 6'9 Gevonte Ware made his presence in the interior. Both prospects holds high level offers.
*Athletic 2024 6’5 wing Papa Kounta of S3 Academy (VA) continued his scoring output averaging 19 ppg on the weekend.
*Shooter with length, 2025 6’7 Wing Xavier McLean of Orangeville Prep EYBL (CAN) will see his stock continue to rise throughout the Spring and Summer. A pure stroke and high ceiling with his size is already attracting Power 5 interest.
Tournament Leading Scorer:
B. Lee 21.3
P. Kounta 19.0
I. Washington 17.7
Y. Connor 17.3
I. Buckley 15.7
T. Ford 15.7
J. Johnson 15.3
L. Waysome 15.3
J. Patterson 15.0
W. Sydnor 15.0
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(MVP) 1 of 1 Academy (NC) 4 Yohance Conner 2026 6'3 G
(MVP) Shabach Christian (MD) 2 Neiko Mundey 2026 6’2 PG
1 of 1 Academy (NC) 5 LJ Rush 2026 5'10 PG
1 of 1 Academy (NC) 1 Gevonte Ware 2025 6'9 C
Chi Prep Sports Academy (IL) 5 Tristan Ford 2025 6'4 PG
Clinton Grace (MD) 1 Isiah Buckley 2024 6'1 PG
Huntington Prep (WV) 1 Kiir Kuany 2025 6’9 PF
Huntington Prep (WV) 10 Dillon Tingler 2025 6’7 SF
Minnesota Prep (MN) 2 Jalyn Patterson 2025 5'9 PG
Orangeville Prep EYBL (CAN) 5 Elijah Duval 2024 6'4 G
Orangeville Prep EYBL (CAN) 14 Xavier McLean 2025 6'7 SF
Patrick School (NJ) 15 Brandon Lee 2025 6’5 SG
Patrick School (NJ) 5 William Sydnor 2024 6’9 F
Potter’s House Prep National (FL) 1 Fredy Sylla 2024 6'7 SG
Quality Education (NC) 0 JJ Moore 2024 5'10 PG
Quality Education (NC) 3 Da'Mori Lytch 2024 6'6 SF
S3 Academy (VA) 2 Jhace Johnson 2024 6'2 G
S3 Academy (VA) 0 Papa Kounta 2024 6'5 SF
Shabach Christian Academy (MD) 4 Cam Kent 2025 6’2 G
Shabach Christian Academy (MD) 3 Andre Thomas 2024 6’0 PG
Southern Coast Academy (FL) 13 Gabe Morales 2024 6’2 G
Wilson Academy (GA) 2 Caleb Cameron 2025 6'4 G
Wilson Academy (GA) 0 Jeremiah Ruffin 2025 6’3 SG
Winston Salem Christian National (NC) 4 Tyler Bailey 2024 6'3 G
Winston Salem Christian National (NC) 23 Lewis Walker 2024 6'6 F
Winston Salem Christian National (NC) 10 Isaiah Washington 2024 6'5 SG
1 of 1 Academy (NC) 15 Tayeshaun Smith 2025 6'7 PF
1 of 1 Academy (NC) 24 Christian Wilkins 2025 6'4 SG
Chi Prep Sports Academy (IL) 0 Michael Jones 2025 6'7 F
Clinton Grace (MD) 11 Tremaine Hawkins 2024 6'7 PF
Clinton Grace (MD) 10 Ky Massey 2024 5'10 PG
Huntington Prep (WV) 2 Braydon Hawthorne 2025 6’8 SF
Huntington Prep (WV) 13 Micah Tucker 2025 6’3 G
Minnesota Prep (MN) 10 Benedict Aygei 2024 6'7 F
NC GBB National (NC) 2 CJ Alston 2024 6'1 PG
NC GBB National (NC) 5 Caden Bell 2024 6'2 G
Orangeville Prep EYBL (CAN) 0 Jonah Munch 2024 6’10 C
Patrick School (NJ) 2 Jaysean William 2025 6’0 PG
Potter’s House Prep National (FL) 3 Alem Fejzic 2024 6'3 SG
Quality Education (NC) 1 Jermaurhiyun Anderson 2024 6'3 PG
S3 Academy (VA) 11 Devin Minor 2024 6'0 PG
Southern Coast Academy (FL) 0 Elijah Elliot 2024 6’4 PG
United Scholastic Academy (CAN) 24 Lebron Waysome 2024 5’10 PG
Wilson Academy (GA) 1 Jeremiah Bowman 2025 6'5 SG
Wilson Academy (GA) 5 Terryon Stebbins 2024 6'5 SG
Winston Salem Christian National (NC) 0 Jordan Lowery 2025 6’2 PG
1 of 1 Academy (NC) crowned Nationals Champs of the Slam Orange Division
Back to Back Slam Blue Champs Shabach Christian Academy of Maryland