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2026 Challenger Circuit Awards Announced

2026 MADE Hoops All-Challenger 17U Teams and Awards

The 17U Challenger Circuit featured a deep collection of talent throughout the 2026 MADE Hoops season, with players separating themselves through their production, consistency, and impact on winning. From established prospects delivering in featured roles to emerging names making significant jumps, the division provided no shortage of memorable performances. After evaluating the complete circuit season, MADE Hoops is proud to announce its 2026 All-Challenger 17U teams and Most Valuable Player.

Individual Award

Most Valuable Player: Abdou Diene — 6’6″ Forward, Central PA Elite

All-Challenger First Team

  • Abdou Diene — 6’6″ Forward, Central PA Elite

  • Ben Pnini — 5’9″ Guard, Level Up LI

  • Fabian Pinnock — 5’10” Guard, Positive Direction

  • Colin Janvrin — 6’6″ Wing, Maine Thunder

  • Antoine Wooten — 6’1″ Guard, Ohio Bruins

All-Challenger Second Team

  • Dylan Williams — 6’2″ Guard, D1SA Spartans

  • Francisco Rodriguez — 6’2″ Guard, One Dream

  • Gabe Grimsley — 5’11” Guard, Tre Mann Elite

  • Jake Teclaw — 6’7″ Forward, NE Blue Chips

  • Khadir Johnson — 6’4″ Guard, FGBC Dynamic Disciples

All-Challenger Third Team

  • Geremyah Shaw-Glen — 6’7″ Forward, Level Up LI

  • Nick Tait — 6’3″ Guard, Marathon Elite

  • Khalil Roberts — 6’2″ Guard, Central PA Elite

  • Bryce Clark — 5’9″ Guard, Philly Revolution

  • Jayden Faulkner — 6’7″ Forward, Will Rios Select

  • Wol Mangar Chol — 7’0″ Forward, Boys2Men

All-Challenger Honorable Mention

  • John Bancroft — 6’6″ Forward, DC Blue Devils

  • Breckin Lasher — 6’7″ Forward, Central PA Elite

  • Ethan Fordham — 6’1″ Guard, Positive Direction

  • Nigel Arthur — 6’6″ Wing, FGBC Dynamic Disciples

  • Uriah Augare-Deal — 6’6″ Wing, Team Vito Official

  • Leneil Jones Jr. — 6’2″ Guard, NE Blue Chips

  • Seven Pridgen — 6’3″ Guard, Above the Rim Elite

  • Camontae Griffin — 5’10” Guard, Crusader Nation

  • Malachi Parrott — 6’7″ Forward, The Nation

  • Lucas Flynn — 6’3″ Guard, Team Jerome

  • Hatem Chehade — 6’4″ Guard, Daily Grind

  • Richard Wright — 6’4″ Guard, Anaconda All-Stars

  • Ty Walburn — 6’3″ Guard, Midwest Pumas

  • Noah Bruns — 6’3″ Guard, Midwest Pumas

  • Myron Thompson — 6’4″ Wing, The Nation

  • Charlie Nugent — 5’11” Guard, The Nation

  • Jackson Howland — 5’11” Guard, Midwest Pumas