2026 UAA Session I: 16U & 17U Key Takeaways

Tai Bell, SOH Elite 17U

Session I of the Under Armour Association Circuit took place from April 17th-19th, marking one of the first opportunities to get an extended look at prospects competing nationally on a top tier shoe circuit this grassroots season. Throughout that weekend, several takeaways emerged that helped set the tone for the spring and summer ahead, offering an early glimpse at which teams look poised to make noise and which players are trending up. From teams establishing themselves as early contenders to standout matchups, eye-catching individual performances, and notable stock rising moments, there was plenty to monitor over the course of the event.