Inside the friendly confines of the Young Family Athletic Center, the Team Trae Young adidas 3SSB Girls 17U team continued their perfect start to the 2024 summer season and two of their stars earned top honors for the weekend.
McKenzie Mathurin was named overall tournament MVP and Keziah Lofton was named tournament defensive MVP as the TTY 3SSB 17s improved to 8-0 in three stripes play and 16-0 overall with a 4-0 weekend at YFAC.
🗣️17U 3SSB protected home court‼️
Session #1 & Session #2
⛹🏽♀️ @ENiyahhoops_3 2026
⛹🏽♀️ @MaddiStewart10 2026
⛹🏽♀️ @KaytenDonley 2025
⛹🏽♀️ @rieyandesouze 2026
⛹🏽♀️ @Maya_Thompson2 2026
⛹🏽♀️ @KeziahLofton32 2025
⛹🏽♀️ @mathurin2025 2025
⛹🏽♀️ @SelehHarmon 2025
⛹🏽♀️ @yasmeen_ba11er 2026 pic.twitter.com/f3LZJh1a83— Team Trae Young WBB 🏀 (@TeamTraeYoungWB) May 20, 2024
17s @3SSBGCircuit 2nd Stop is complete. These teams finished at the top of the standings overall:
1. @TeamTraeYoungWB 8-0
2. @TeamLexHoops 8-0
3. @ETGmwgbb 7-1
4. @Hardwood_Elite 7-1
5. @Elevate_Elite 7-1
6. @TeamMoJeff 7-15 teams 6-2. The road to the 3SSB 🏆 is set for July!
— Elevate Your Game Scouting (@EYGInvitational) May 20, 2024
#SQUAD 😤🫶🏽@LadyTigerWBB @BACoachCoffey https://t.co/aEXZyUFKik
— McKenzie Mathurin (@mathurin2025) May 20, 2024
— Keziah Lofton (@KeziahLofton32) May 20, 2024
Love this team!! @Coach_Mathurin@LCSTulsa_GBB https://t.co/LPXErql7N0
— maddi_stewart10 (@MaddiStewart10) May 20, 2024
Proud to be a part! https://t.co/44QulMR7IR
— Seleh Harmon #30 (@SelehHarmon) May 20, 2024
8-0‼️ https://t.co/RTrZsCmlLv
— Rieyan DeSouze 🇱🇷🇹🇹 (@rieyandesouze) May 20, 2024
Love this team!! ❤️ https://t.co/gss8X3DFWQ
— Kayten Donley (@KaytenDonley) May 20, 2024
Proud to be part of this team!! ❤️🩶 https://t.co/6sPv3AWOtf
— Yasmeen Schmidt (@yasmeen_ba11er) May 20, 2024
❤️ this team !! https://t.co/9jO3LE3HRg
— E’Niyah Holmes (@ENiyahhoops_3) May 20, 2024
Got some 🌟’s !
Still undefeated & having fun!
Keep Goin Ladies👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 https://t.co/FnX7pBHcMD— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) May 20, 2024
The 17U 3SSB team posted a margin of victory of more than 23 points per game and Mathurin and Lofton dominated. In addition to their MVP honors, both girls were selected to the All-Tournament First Team and Lofton was named First Team All-Defense.
McKenzie was a scoring machine, averaging 22.3 points per game.
adidas 3SSB Girls Session II: MVP 👑
McKenzie Mathurin | Team Trae Young (OK) | 2025
Averages ➡️ 22.3 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 2.0 SPG (4-0)
Awards ⤵️https://t.co/wUfz8Nl34w pic.twitter.com/53NO1QJf6z
— The Girls Circuit 🏀 (@TheGirlsCircuit) May 24, 2024
McKenzie Mathurin Continues To Show Her ELITE Ability To Score At Will! Kenzie Is Dominating Avg 22.5Pts And Dropped 31 Helping Lead The Way For Undefeated @TeamTraeYoungWB #shoutout1k@mathurin2025 @Coach_Mathurin pic.twitter.com/qtUA262M4Y
— 1K Media (@1KMedia_) May 21, 2024
McKenzie Mathurin’s 3SSB Live II highlights 🎥 @3SSBGCircuit #3SSBGirls #ladiesexposurefirst
Mathurin continues to show why she’s one of the best guards in the country. 📈 pic.twitter.com/6jT7lPUnJU
— Twin ViZuals (@TwinViZuals) May 21, 2024
Keziah was impressive on both sides of the ball, averaging a double-double with 17.5 points and 10 rebounds per game while also blocking three shots per game on defense.
ESPN #18 Keziah Lofton Balled Out @3ssbgcircuit Session 2 Keziah And Her Team Are 1 Of 2 Remaining Undefeated Teams She Averaged 17Pts 9.25 Rbs 2Blks 2.5Ast 1.5Stls On The Weekend Showing Why Is #18 And Rising🆙🧊🥶#shoutout1k @KeziahLofton32 @TeamTraeYoungWB pic.twitter.com/yNGzDcmGW0
— 1K Media (@1KMedia_) May 21, 2024
Y'all wanna see a Murderous Block!?!
Check out this help-side D from @KeziahLofton32 @3SSBGCircuit Session 2
*sound up*@TeamTraeYoungWB @Coach_Mathurin #NoLookMedia#NoLook pic.twitter.com/wOA5vKVBJJ
— No-Look Media (@NoLookMedia1) May 22, 2024
Keziah Lofton’s 3SSB Live II highlights 🎥 @3SSBGCircuit #3SSBGirls #ladiesexposurefirst
Lofton is now averaging 14.1 PTS | 8.1 REB | 2.9 AST | 2.3 BLK | 1.7 STL per game in the 3SSB 🔥
⛹️♀️: @KeziahLofton32
📈: 5️⃣⭐️ #18 espnW
🎓: 2025
✈️: @TeamTraeYoungWB
🔜: @OU_WBBall pic.twitter.com/nsAHRv9ibm— Twin ViZuals (@TwinViZuals) May 21, 2024
Seleh Harmon and Rieyan DeSouze also had strong showings, and DeSouze was tournament leader at 17U in assists per game.
Personal Highlights @3SSBGCircuit Session 2:
2025 @SelehHarmon of @TeamTraeYoungWB 17U 3SSB
Seleh makes great team basketball decisions when she
has the ballAdvances the ball in transition by passing up the court
first, without extra dribblesHas a beautiful jumper from… pic.twitter.com/6TVsPVK3aO
— No-Look Media (@NoLookMedia1) May 21, 2024
Rieyan DeSouze’s 3SSB Live II highlights 🎥 @3SSBGCircuit #3SSBGirls #ladiesexposurefirst
DeSouze is one of the best facilitators in the country! She lead the 3SSB Live II in assist with 5.3 ppg 🔥
⛹️♀️: @rieyandesouze
🎓: 2026
✈️: @TeamTraeYoungWB pic.twitter.com/wtX6Pxp4o0— Twin ViZuals (@TwinViZuals) May 21, 2024
Once again @rieyandesouze left me "jaw-dropped" with
this display of her ball handling & playmaking in traffic*sound up*#PointGawd@TeamTraeYoungWB @Coach_Mathurin @rayfordyoung #NoLookMedia#NoLook pic.twitter.com/Wzb1LjFFQb
— No-Look Media (@NoLookMedia1) May 21, 2024
TTY tipped things off on Friday with a 68-44 win over Meta Hoops. McKenzie led the way with 19 points, two rebounds and two blocks.
Hope someone posts stats from the @3SSBCircuit Session II games at the @YFAC_Sports I made it to the game late but every shot I saw @mathurin2025 shoot it was ALL NET…..I really wish she played for @TeamTraeYoungWB 2 years ago. She’s a special player🏀❤️🙏🏾
— Ray Young (@rayfordyoung) May 18, 2024
Keziah had 15 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks, three steals and two assists in the 24-point victory while Maddi Stewart pitched in 10 points, eight rebounds and two steals.
Buckets In Slow Mo🤌🏽💃🏽🏀#shoutout1k
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–@TeamTraeYoungWB pic.twitter.com/xUGVczp8mH— 1K Media (@1KMedia_) May 18, 2024
Day 1 at home with a double double!
15pts, 10rbs, 4blks, 3stls & 2ast!Go for the triple double kid! ///@KeziahLofton32 @TeamTraeYoungWB @3SSBGCircuit https://t.co/QGfqP7XKVB
— Kendra Allen (@Kendra3207) May 18, 2024
𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦
Here are the players who caught our eye during Day 1 of @3SSBGCircuit Session II! ⤵️@mathurin2025 @KeziahLofton32 @MearahW2025 @KeeleyParks04 @the0nlydaniii @RoblesAdriana16 @KennedyHafer @averycoop10 @KamoraPruitt @norahgessert @evan_hamey… pic.twitter.com/MoZt6hPoqt
— Jr. All-Star Girls Basketball (@JrAllStarBB) May 18, 2024
@TeamTraeYoungWB 17U started off #3SSB Session 2
with a win, riding on their signature PRESSURE
defense, with @TheTraeYoung himself court-side
supporting his squad!#NoLookMedia#NoLook@Coach_Mathurin @3SSBGCircuit pic.twitter.com/bBNOMWEHtK— No-Look Media (@NoLookMedia1) May 18, 2024
Saturday’s opener was the most hotly contested game of the weekend for the team, but they pulled out a 71-57 win over Della Lamb.
Mathurin and Lofton once again led the way. McKenzie scored 24 points, including four threes and also had a pair steals while Keziah scored 21 points, grabbed six rebounds and added three assists and a pair of blocks.
In Saturday’s second game, McKenzie went off, scoring 31 points as Team Trae defeated United Family 79-43. Mathurin also had four steals in the win while Keziah had another double-double with 17 points, 12 rebounds, three blocks and two assists.
@mathurin2025 Went Off Scoring 31 Points In The W Over Team United Family 17u She’s Been Putting In Work As Her Team Remains Undefeated🧊🥶@3SSBGCircuit @TeamTraeYoungWB @TheTraeYoung @Coach_Mathurin #shoutout1k pic.twitter.com/bcQOshaoIB
— 1K Media (@1KMedia_) May 18, 2024
𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦
Here are the players who caught our eye during Day 2 of @3SSBGCircuit Session II! ⤵️@KeziahLofton32 @janiyahwill_9 @KaityHaan2025 @averycoop10 @MasonQuinn130 @SmittyScar_5 @SamiSheaffer @AveryWa35258793 @pelefalatea @katie_barkerr @QuinnArundel… pic.twitter.com/zCf8sFmxEQ
— Jr. All-Star Girls Basketball (@JrAllStarBB) May 19, 2024
Day 2 Adidas Girls 3SSB
Ariyana Cradle
Neleigh Gessert
Adriana Robles
Oliviyah Edwards
McKenzie Mathurin
Keziah Lofton
Kendra Harvey pic.twitter.com/huRwbGJDZy— World Exposure Report Women’s Basketball (@WorldExposureWB) May 19, 2024
These girls play today . . . 10:50 . . . court 1 . . . at@YFAC_Sports @TeamTraeYoungWB 17U #3SSB
They are fun to watch!@Coach_Mathurin @rayfordyoung #NoLookMedia#NoLook pic.twitter.com/8YQOsLDFS2
— No-Look Media (@NoLookMedia1) May 19, 2024
In the final game of the weekend, the dynamic duo continued their dominance in a 63-42 win over Texas LoneStar. Keziah went for her third double-double of the weekend with 17 points, 12 rebounds, three blocks and two assists and McKenzie had 16 points and five rebounds.
𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦
Here are the players who caught our eye during Day 3 of @3SSBGCircuit Session II! ⤵️@aubtheballer1 @allypapee @EdwardsOliviyah @amayaredd23 @2026Peanut @JordynSteindl @izzywes007 @zhykera1 @TorrenceKylie @KeeleyParks04 @colleen_phiri… pic.twitter.com/qU5ASN7e8W
— Jr. All-Star Girls Basketball (@JrAllStarBB) May 20, 2024
Two of Americas Most Wanted 🔥🔥🔥@KeziahLofton32 @mathurin2025 @TeamTraeYoungWB pic.twitter.com/rubQQwcEqF
— DM Sports Media Marketing (@DMSportsMM) May 19, 2024
Such blessings having these 2 playing for @TeamTraeYoungWB program. They could’ve played anywhere Also thanks 2 the parents for trusting me & believing what I said. Let’s finish strong then the fun stuff starts! @OvertimeElite @overtime @3SSBCircuit 🏀🙏🏾 https://t.co/rIakvFBbgK
— Ray Young (@rayfordyoung) May 19, 2024
Trae Young is setting the standard…We are so blessed‼️
Community & Culture 😤#TeamTraeYoung https://t.co/uuVNkOIRjq
— Team Trae Young WBB 🏀 (@TeamTraeYoungWB) May 19, 2024
Session✌🏽@3SSBGCircuit ✅
Thank you to all who made this event happen and @TheTraeYoung for the support. Blessing playing at home.
📸 @1KMedia_ 🤍 pic.twitter.com/GteXHAY2Kf— Keziah Lofton (@KeziahLofton32) May 19, 2024
Thank you to our coaches @Coach_Mathurin @MelodyStewart30, my teammates, and the entire @TheTraeYoung family. Playing @YFAC_Sports our final @3SSBGCircuit session was so special. A forever memory 🫶🏽❤️
Giving all glory to God with a grateful heart@TeamTraeYoungWB pic.twitter.com/InvzouwJ3r
— McKenzie Mathurin (@mathurin2025) May 20, 2024
16U
The Team Trae Young 3SSB 16U Girls also continued to show growth during Session II despite some tough losses.
Johari Hall (2026) continued her impressive season with another eye-popping weekend.
Personal Highlights #3SSB Session 2:
2026 @johari_hall
She seems to get stronger every time I watch her play (finishing more consistently inside).
Johari was looking more for her outside shot as well, consistently knocking them down.
She continues to convince me of a high… pic.twitter.com/Arj7M20zNC
— No-Look Media (@NoLookMedia1) May 20, 2024
Sami Sheaffer put up some more 3 and D highlights that are sure to gain the attention of scouts.
Personal Highlights @3SSBGCircuit Session 2:
2026 @SamiSheaffer
Sami was lights out from 3 w/@TheTraeYoung
supporting from the bench all weekendHer defensive effort & infusion of energy into her team,
particularly stood out to me this tournamentAnd, she is always… pic.twitter.com/jGigfNhG6s
— No-Look Media (@NoLookMedia1) May 20, 2024
And it was another great weekend for Kayli Atkinson and Brooklynn Scarborough
My splash sisters, as we continue to grow with our other sisters our success will show. Love you guys let’s go get it! #makeeverythingcount pic.twitter.com/nEtyKhEcyI
— Brooklynn Scarborough (@SmittyScar_5) May 20, 2024
Personal Highlights @3SSBGCircuit Session 2:@SmittyScar_5
Knocking down the 3 ball as usual . . . this time with @TheTraeYoung approving from the bench
She consistently produces on both sides of the ball for @TeamTraeYoungWB 16U@eholmes2425 @Coach_Mathurin… pic.twitter.com/YUPxGoQJMZ
— No-Look Media (@NoLookMedia1) May 21, 2024
Personal Highlights @3SSBGCircuit Session 2:
2026 @KayliAtkinson3 of @TeamTraeYoungWB
16U 3SSBGirl was on 🔥 from deep (7 threes this vid)
She also displays nice athleticism on rebs, defensive
plays, & in transitionRoutinely rewards her teammates, with kick-outs so
they… pic.twitter.com/aNllpJrWaF— No-Look Media (@NoLookMedia1) May 22, 2024
Appreciation post for all the support and love @TeamTraeYoungWB has given us! It is a BLESSING to be a part of this program and coaches. I’m so thankful 🫶@TheTraeYoung for coming to our games ‼️@Coach_Mathurin @eholmes2425 @JoshAtkinson310 pic.twitter.com/wcEptVRf7S
— Kayli Atkinson (@KayliAtkinson3) May 21, 2024
been loving my summer so far!❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/do49QwvCH7
— Brooklynn Scarborough (@SmittyScar_5) May 19, 2024
15U
The TTY 15U 3SSB squad rounded things out with a 3-1 weekend, including one of the best games of the weekend, a 71-69 over Lady Jets, coached by NBA Legend Jason Terry.
@TeamTraeYoungWB @LadyJetsElite Team Trae Young vs Jason Terry Lady jets It was a Movie *2024*https://t.co/723VjHdHPk
— WorldOfHighlights.com (@WorldOfHighlig3) May 21, 2024
71-69 Final
Pulled out a great win 🆚 a strong well coached squad‼️ congrats ladies 🔥 https://t.co/n1mV21DHrv
— Team Trae Young WBB 🏀 (@TeamTraeYoungWB) May 21, 2024
ADIDAS SESSION II
My team and I went 3-1. Tough loss but we will bounce back. Here are some of my highlights. @JoshAtkinson310 @Coach_Mathurin @TeamTraeYoungWB @SapChieftainGBB pic.twitter.com/0Dv2NZMoDO— Kianna Littlebear (@Ki_Littlebear) May 22, 2024