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The Nike Hoop Summit returned to the Moda Center in Portland on Saturday with a pair of contrasting showings: a nail‑biting finish in the men’s game and a commanding performance by Team USA’s women. Beyond the scores, the event offered a fresh look at several top recruits whose games—and college destinations—now attract renewed attention from scouts and fans alike.
The men’s contest, the 27th edition of the Summit, ended 102‑100 in favor of Team USA after late drama and overtime. The women’s matchup — in its fourth year — was far more one‑sided as the United States rolled to a 104‑77 victory. Full box scores and recaps are available on USAB.com.
Men’s tournament highlights
Saturday’s men’s game swung back and forth before edging into extra time, where Team USA just held off the World Select Team. A few individual efforts stood out for the way they shifted momentum in crucial moments.
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- Caleb Holt (Prolific Prep, USA) — Led all scorers with 24 points, while adding eight rebounds and seven steals across 33 minutes. Holt shot efficiently and increased defensive pressure in the closing stretch, a performance that underlines why Arizona recently secured his commitment.
- Jason Crowe Jr. (Inglewood, USA) — Came off the bench to score 16 points in 20 minutes, including a timely mid‑range jumper that tied the game late in regulation. The 5‑star guard, headed to Missouri, finished his high school career as California’s all‑time leading scorer.
- Brandon McCoy Jr. (Sierra Canyon, USA) — Contributed 11 points, five assists, four steals and three blocks in 25 minutes. The Michigan commit nailed free throws down the stretch that forced OT and showcased his two‑way impact.
- Miles Sadler (Bella Vista Prep, World) — The game’s top producer for the World Select Team with 29 points and seven assists, including 20 points through three quarters. Sadler, who plays for Bella Vista and is headed to West Virginia, logged heavy minutes and remained a steady playmaker.
- Abdou Toure (Notre Dame HS, World) — Supplied 19 points, six rebounds and five blocks in 25 minutes off the bench, hitting a late scoring run that helped the World Team pull even in regulation. The Arkansas signee showed rim protection and finishing ability.
Several players reinforced their national profiles: Holt’s box‑score across offense and defense boosted his draft radar; Crowe’s scoring pedigree — including an astounding high‑school scoring total — reinforced his status as a primary scorer; McCoy’s all‑around stat line emphasized his readiness for high‑level college minutes.
Women’s tournament highlights
Team USA dominated early and never let up in the women’s game, outscoring the World squad by wide margins. The United States’ depth and star power were on display, with multiple 5‑star recruits turning in efficient performances.
- Saniyah Hall (SPIRE Academy, USA) — The top recruit in the Class of 2026 finished with 19 points, eight rebounds and four steals, scoring 15 points before halftime. Hall, who has committed to USC, also entered the Summit off an MVP performance at the McDonald’s All‑American game.
- Jerzy Robinson (Sierra Canyon, USA) — Posted 19 points and three rebounds, sparking an early run that helped USA build a 20‑point cushion in the first half. The South Carolina commit emphasized the pride of wearing the USA jersey.
- McKenna Woliczko (Archbishop Mitty, USA) — Recorded a double‑double with 10 points and 13 rebounds, plus six assists, marking a strong comeback after a torn ACL and underlining her readiness for college competition at Iowa.
- Sitaya Fagan (Basketball Australia COE, World) — The USC signee from Melbourne went 8‑for‑8 from the line and added 15 points with four rebounds, showing poise in pressure situations.
- Savvy Swords (Long Island Lutheran, World) — The Kentucky commit scored 14 points and provided defensive activity with two steals and a block after returning from an ACL injury last December.
Collectively, the women’s roster demonstrated both depth and readiness for the collegiate level: scorers like Hall and Robinson created separation early, while Woliczko and Swords provided interior toughness and resilience following significant injuries.
Why this matters now
The Hoop Summit remains a key scouting stop between high school and college seasons. Strong showings here can accelerate recruiting momentum, influence national award conversations, and affect how programs plan rotations for the upcoming year. For players with recent college commitments, performances at the Summit offer an early glimpse of how they might fit into their future teams.
For professional scouts, the event is a compact evaluation opportunity: heavy minutes against top peers reveal conditioning, decision‑making under pressure, and defensive instincts in ways that highlight a prospect’s pro‑level potential.
Full game statistics, play‑by‑play and official recaps are posted at USAB.com for readers who want detailed box scores and coach comments from the weekend’s action.
