Kekela Basketball

Hawai’i
2026 adidas 3Stripes Gold 17U National Champions
Founder/Director: Josh Benton
Co-Founder/General Manager: Jay Mandaquit

[Scope Scouting @scopescouting]

🚨 NEW BLOG | Inaugural 3Stripes Gold Finals

🏆 17U: Kekela — MVP Tanoaalofa Scanlan
🏆 16U: Metroball OBG Elite — MVP Alexis Fuentes
🏆 15U: Metroball OBG Elite — MVP Enzo Lee

Recaps + complete player honors ⬇️
https://t.co/X2yDKD2Vmi
@kekela_808 @OBGBASKETBALL
#3StripesGold #adidasBasketball

[Raymon Teocson @RaymonTeocson]

5-0 3SSB GOLD CHAMPIONS

My team Kekela went to play at the 3SSB gold tournament representing Hawaii and came out successful. Going from the #12 seed to winning it all in the west side.

More Highlights soon where we play at Rockhill in South Carolina.
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[Justice Slade @justiceslade22]

National Champs.🏆

Justice Slade #3 C/O 2027

Rock Hill Play. Always improving and putting my skills to the test.

[Justice Slade @justiceslade22]

5-0. 3SSB West Coast Champs. 🏆

Justice Slade #3

Went undefeated and brought home the championship, always blessed to put Hawai’i on the map. Grateful for every opportunity to compete and make plays on multiple levels.

This is only the start. Rock Hill highlights coming soon.

[Emily Paulson @empaulsonmedia]

"We sacrificed our individual goals and motivations and just played really good team basketball, which ended up benefiting us in the long run.” - @tanoascanlan on how @kekela_808 won 17U @3StripesGOLD National Championship https://t.co/srGJZHiOAS 🤙🏼 #Hawaii #Basketball @RobDeMelloKHON @khon2SportsTV @KHONnews

[Justice Slade @justiceslade22]

Blessed to put Hawai’i on the map and make history with a great group of guys! #AG2G #Blessed

[Scope Scouting @scopescouting]

🏆 adidas 3Stripes Gold West Championships Recap
Kekela, Eastvale Onyx Gold, Team Right Now, TruGame, TWE Basketball and San Jose Spartans brought home titles.

MOPs and All-Tournament Teams ⬇️

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@3StripesGold @SportsPassports @kekela_808 @DRIVEBasketball @4sElite @SDA_basketball @utah_prime @SaltLakeRebels @coastal_elite @uh_elite @OnyxBc @sjspartansaau @bneroyals @707_premier @NCPharaohsElite @MontanaProlific @WERISEELITE @GamepointNation @icanallstars @TeamRightNowlv @TWEBasketball @TripleThreatAth @CraftedBball @AllstormElite @BayCityDubs @lakeshowhoops
#3StripesGold #adidasGoldWest

[Scope Scouting @scopescouting]

🏆 Gold: East vs. West 3Stripes Gold Finals

Metroball OBG Elite captured the 15U and 16U championships for the East, while Kekela brought home the 17U title for the West.

Full recap ⬇️
https://t.co/X2yDKD2Vmi

@3StripesGold @SportsPassports @kekela_808 @TeamRightNowlv @OBGBASKETBALL
#3StripesGold #adidasBasketball

[Scope Scouting @scopescouting]

Ronin Naihe | 2027 | 6'6" Guard | Kekela

3Stripes Gold Championship 17U All-Tournament Team
Championship Game: 18 PTS | 6 REB | 2 STL | 1 BLK

Naihe continued his strong July after earning Gold West MVP honors the week before, once again showing why he's one of the most versatile players on the circuit. At 6'6", he creates matchup problems with the skill set of a guard, knocking down pull-up jumpers and three-pointers while using his length to attack the basket. His physicality, defensive versatility, and willingness to compete on every possession helped set the tone as Kekela captured the 17U championship.

@3StripesGold @SportsPassports
#3StripesGold #adidasBasketball

[Scope Scouting @scopescouting]

Declan Beckette | 2027 | 6'4" G/W | Kekela

3Stripes Gold Championship 17U All-Tournament Team
Championship Game: 10 PTS | 6 REB | 9 AST | 3 STL

Beckette is a smart, versatile player whose impact goes well beyond scoring. He delivered one of the most important performances of the championship with nine assists, consistently creating quality looks and keeping Kekela’s offense organized. He plays with outstanding poise, makes the right reads under pressure, and can operate on the perimeter or battle inside, giving him the versatility to create problems across multiple matchups.

@3StripesGold @SportsPassports
#3StripesGold #adidasBasketball

[Scope Scouting @scopescouting]

Tanoaalofa Scanlan | 2027 | 6'6" Guard/Wing | Kekela

3Stripes Gold Championship 17U MVP
Championship Game: 23 PTS | 6 REB | 5 AST

Scanlan showed exactly why he's becoming a national player to watch in the 2027 class. The Hawaii Division I State Player of the Year controlled the game with his strength, length, and competitive nature, creating matchup problems every time he touched the ball. He consistently played through contact, dominated the paint, and made winning plays on both ends of the floor. When EG10 tried to make a run, Scanlan responded by taking control and helping Kekela close out the championship, earning MVP honors with a complete performance.

@3StripesGold @SportsPassports @tanoascanlan
#3StripesGold #adidasBasketball

[Scope Scouting @scopescouting]

🏆 17U CHAMPIONS | 3Stripes Gold Championships

Kekela (HI) defeats EG10 Basketball Club (IL), 70-58, to capture the 2026 3Stripes Gold 17U National Championship in Rock Hill!

Championship MVP: Tanoaalofa Scanlan
📊 23 PTS | 6 REB | 5 AST | 8-10 FG | 6-6 FT

Kekela controlled the game with efficient offense, shooting 54.2% from the field while recording 17 assists on 26 made baskets to claim the championship.

17U All-Tournament Team

MVP: Tanoaalofa Scanlan (Kekela)

• Ronin Naihe (Kekela) – 18 PTS, 6 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK
• Declan Beckette (Kekela) – 10 PTS, 6 REB, 9 AST, 3 STL
• Devin Bolden (EG10 Basketball Club) – 13 PTS, 8 REB
• Jeremiah Jones-Murphy (EG10 Basketball Club) – 12 PTS, 2 REB
• Braden Reynolds (EG10 Basketball Club) – 11 PTS, 4 REB, 2 3PM

Congratulations to both teams on an outstanding championship game!

@3StripesGold @EricGordonSr @tanoascanlan @SportsPassports
#3StripesGold #adidasBasketball

[ESPN Honolulu @ESPNHonolulu]

National Champions. 🏆🏀

Hawaiʻi's Team Kekela made history by capturing the first-ever adidas 3Stripes Gold 17U National Championship in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Congratulations to Kekela on bringing a historic national title home to Hawaiʻi. 🌺🤙🏽