
Atlanta's Paul Sturtz looks for an opening during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)
Atlanta's Paul Sturtz looks for an opening during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)

ATX Austin surrounds an Atlanta player during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)
ATX Austin surrounds an Atlanta player during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)

Atlanta's Jordon Bates moves the ball during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)
Atlanta's Jordon Bates moves the ball during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)

Referee Buddy Barnes puts the ball into play during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)
Referee Buddy Barnes puts the ball into play during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)

Atlanta's Jace Hand, with ball, takes a shot during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)
Atlanta's Jace Hand, with ball, takes a shot during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)

Atlanta makes a pass during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)
Atlanta makes a pass during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)

Jordon Bates, No. 2, makes a shot during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)
Jordon Bates, No. 2, makes a shot during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)

Jace Hand, with ball, moves on offense during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)
Jace Hand, with ball, moves on offense during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)

The No. 1 ATX Austin defeated the No. 3 BlazeSports Junior Hawks, 20-18, in the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)
The No. 1 ATX Austin defeated the No. 3 BlazeSports Junior Hawks, 20-18, in the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)

Atlanta steps to the line for a free throw during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)
Atlanta steps to the line for a free throw during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)

The ATX Austin coach stands court side with his team during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)
The ATX Austin coach stands court side with his team during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)

ATX's Michael Foka takes a free throw during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)
ATX's Michael Foka takes a free throw during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)

James Allen, No. 12, takes a shot during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)
James Allen, No. 12, takes a shot during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)

ATX's Nathan Adams attempts to block a shot during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)
ATX's Nathan Adams attempts to block a shot during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)

Atlanta puts the ball into play during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)
Atlanta puts the ball into play during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)

Atlanta and ATX players battle for a rebound during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)
Atlanta and ATX players battle for a rebound during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)

Toan Clarke, with ball, moves up court during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)
Toan Clarke, with ball, moves up court during the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)

ATX Austin coach rallies his team during a timeout in the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)
ATX Austin coach rallies his team during a timeout in the 2026 NWBA Junior National Championships — Junior Prep Division at West Monroe Sports Center, West Monroe, La. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio/SNS)