Adidas Signs Eight High School Hoopers to NIL Deals
By Darian Kelly
Last Updated on June 2, 2025
Adidas has continued to stay ahead of the curve in identifying up-and-coming talent in basketball through name, image, and likeness initiatives. The global sports apparel brand has selected eight talented high school basketball players to headline the next chapter of its NIL roster. Each member will play a crucial role in building the legacy of Adidas’ 3SSB platform, which serves as the premier grassroots platform for Adidas Basketball, designed to showcase and support college athletes seeking to play at the next level.
This new edition includes:
- Kaleena Smith
- Adam Oumiddoch
- Bruce Branch III
- Oliviyah Edwards
- Kate Harpring
- Caleb Holt
- Taylen Kinney
- Anthony Thompson
Boys’ Basketball Stars Joining the Adidas NIL Wave
Caleb Holt, Taylen Kinney, and Anthony Thompson are the standouts that represent the 2026 class. Holt checks in as the second-ranked shooting guard in the class and is the top-ranked player in Georgia, per 247Sports. The Loganville, Georgia, product is known for his ability to get to the basket at will. Holt earned a gold medal as a member of the 2024 USA Men’s U17 National Team and is also a key player on the 3SSB’s Game Elite.
Five-star point guard Taylen Kinney is one of two Overtime Elite members in the recent Adidas NIL class. Kinney plays for Overtime Elite’s RWE and 3SSB’s Wildcat Select team and is the fourth-ranked point guard in the 2026 class, per 247Sports, and the second-ranked player in Georgia. He is known for his ball-handling ability and scoring prowess. Kinney has built a strong presence on TikTok, boasting over 800,000 followers, and has gone viral for several TikTok challenges.
Western Reserve Academy’s Anthony Thompson is the top-ranked player in Ohio and the third-ranked small forward in the 2026 class by 247Sports. The five-star prospect plays for 3SSB’s Indiana Elite and is lauded for his versatility to play multiple positions and his 7-foot-3 wingspan.
Adam Oumiddoch is one of the top shooting guards in the 2026 class. The Arlington, Virginia, product plays for the Cold Hearts of Overtime Elite and 3SSB’s Wildcat Select. Oumiddoch has made a name for himself on the junior national circuit with USA Basketball and earned All-American honors as a freshman at Bishop O’Connell High School. Oumiddoch has one of the strongest social media followings of the class, with over 50,000 followers on Instagram. It is worth noting that Oumiddoch had a partnership with Adidas before the announcement of this recent class.
Bruce Branch III is arguably the most talented player in the 2027 class. 247Sports has Branch slotted as the second-ranked player in the country for the 2027 cycle. The 6-foot-7 small forward out of Gilbert, Arizona, plays for 3SSB’s Compton Magic. Branch received high acclaim for his contributions to Perry’s Open Division state championship as a freshman. Branch is known for his athleticism and ability to score from three levels.
Girls’ Basketball Stars Representing The Three Stripes
Kaleena Smith was the first high school women’s basketball player to sign an NIL deal with Adidas. Smith is the top-ranked high school prospect in the 2027 class by 247Sports. She plays for 3SSB’s 7 Days team and averaged one of the most impressive stat lines in 34.9 points, 6.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.2 steals per game as a sophomore. The Ontario Christian High School product earned the MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year and the Los Angeles Times Girls’ Basketball Player of the Year awards.
Oliviyah Edwards is the top-ranked power forward in the 2026 class by 247Sports. The five-star prospect plays for Elite Sports Academy and 3SSB’s Northwest Greyhounds. What separates Edwards from the rest of her class is her elite athleticism, length, and rare dunking ability.
Marist School’s Kate Harpring is the top-ranked player in the 2026 class by ESPN. The five-star prospect plays for 3SSB’s Southeast All-Stars and was instrumental in leading Marist to a Georgia Class 6A state championship. One of the standout performances from Harpring’s championship run was her 45-point performance in the semifinals. Harpring is most known for being an efficient three-level scorer and defensive ability. She is also the daughter of former NBA player Matt Harpring.
