Standouts You Missed from the Hoopville Summer Tip Off 2026

Written by Marc

The Hoopville Summer Tip Off returned to Vanier College for three days of high-level competition, bringing together U13 through U19 teams and attracting coaches from some of the top CEGEP, U Sports, and college programs in the country. With confirmed attendance from programs such as Concordia, McGill, Carleton, Bishop’s, Université Laval, and more, the event offered a rare opportunity for players to compete in front of decision makers and showcase their game on a meaningful stage.

While every age group delivered intensity, the U19 division stood out for its physicality, pace, and the number of prospects already competing at the CEGEP level. Several players elevated their play throughout the weekend, showing translatable skills, real competitiveness, and flashes that project to the next level. These are the U19 prospects who made the strongest impressions at the 2026 Hoopville Summer Tip Off.

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(2028) 6'1 Antonny Pereza Blais Hoopville Black 

Antonny brought his trademark high motor and defensive intensity, reminding everyone why he was one of the top defenders in CEGEP Division One last season. He impacted the game everywhere: pressuring the ball, communicating through switches, fighting through screens, and consistently winning his matchups. Offensively, he played with confidence, got to his spots, and scored efficiently.

He also showed real growth as a shooter, letting it fly with confidence and knocking down perimeter looks at a solid rate. With an expanded offensive role, he proved he can create and finish while still anchoring the defense. His defensive IQ, communication, and willingness to compete stood out all weekend, as he adapted to matchups and set the tone on every possession. Antonny was one of the two‑way guards in the entire field, if not the most complete.

(2026) 6'0 Andrew Dangelas  Helisis

Andrew delivered one of the most polished point guard performances of the event, showing deep shooting range and the ability to impact the game even when the jumper wasn’t the focal point. He consistently got into the paint, manipulated defenders with pace and timing, and made advanced reads, mixing floaters, kickouts, and patient decision making. His feel stood out all game; he controlled the tempo and created advantages with craft and skills.

He doesn’t always get all the way to the rim, but he compensates with touch, angles, and a strong understanding of how to finish or create from the mid‑paint area. Defensively, he showed high IQ by anticipating actions and stepping in to take charge. Andrew’s blend of deep shooting, passing vision, cardio(didn’t sub once), and overall control made him one of the most reliable and intelligent creators in the U19 field.

(2028) 6'9 Dominik Sandijo Hoopville Black

Dominik showcased one of the most intriguing profiles of the tournament. With great size, long arms, and impressive mobility, he moved like a modern forward and showed real touch and confidence as a scorer. He flashed perimeter skill, face‑up creation, and the ability to finish on rolls or use his touch in post situations.

Offensively, physicality remains the main area for growth, as he can struggle to establish deep position or finish through heavy contact. Defensively, however, that weakness rarely showed. He held his ground against strong players in the post, defended multiple positions, and used his mobility to stay in front of guards while still providing rim protection. Dominik’s blend of size, skill, and defensive versatility gives him significant upside heading into the upcoming season.

(2026) 6'3 Lika Becotte Helisis

The McGill commit was one of the most versatile players in the U19 field, impacting the game in multiple ways without needing the ball. He cut at an extremely high level, defended several positions, and played with nonstop energy on both ends. Even when asked to operate out of position as a screener or roll man on a guard‑heavy team, he adapted seamlessly, using his IQ, angles, and strong frame to create easy finishes while still showing he could space the floor and knock down threes.

His motor and cardio were unmatched, as he played extended minutes without a drop in intensity and applied full‑court pressure throughout the game. With his IQ, strength, mobility, and defensive reliability, Lika was a true Swiss army knife who elevated his team in every lineup and role.

(2028) 6'0 Izzy Ullah Isles

Izzy was one of the most dangerous shooters of the entire event, knocking down threes off movement, off the dribble, and in spot‑up situations. His shooting gravity opened the floor for his team, and he showed he could play with pace and occasionally get all the way to the rim by leveraging the threat of his jumper.

Strength and off‑the‑dribble creation remain areas for development, but he consistently found ways to create space and generate clean looks. Izzy made it clear how lethal his three‑point shooting can be and how much attention CEGEP opponents will have to give him next season.

(2027) 6'6 Joey Nsenda Hoopville Red

Joey imposed himself physically all weekend, finishing inside, rebounding at a high level, and using his strength to create advantages. He played with force, attacked the rim, and showed real comfort as a spot‑up shooter from the midrange and from three. His athleticism and frame allowed him to finish through contact, generate easy paint points, and draw frequent free‑throw opportunities.

Ball handling and left‑hand development remain areas for improvement, but he still found ways to score efficiently and impact the game through his rebounding, especially on the offensive glass. Joey’s combination of size, strength, and emerging shooting touch makes him a strong forward prospect for Vanier’s Division Two team next season.

(2028) 6'8 Hosea Leblanc Montreal Elite

Hosea was one of the most impactful U17 players of the tournament, protecting the rim, switching onto smaller players, and using his mobility to cover ground. His size, length, and reflexes allowed him to contest inside while rebounding at a high level on both ends of the floor.

Body language can fluctuate at times, and he could rely more on his left hand, but he still found ways to produce offensively. He got to the rim by pairing his length, fluidity, and athletic tools with drives, rim running, and relentless work on the offensive glass, which consistently led to points or free‑throw opportunities. He also showed some comfort stepping out to the perimeter and a willingness to post smaller defenders, even with room to grow in both areas.

With his athletic tools, defensive versatility, and rebounding presence, Hosea projects as a high‑upside forward with real long‑term potential.

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The Hoopville Summer Tip Off once again proved why it is one of the most important evaluation weekends of the year. With coaches from across the country in attendance and a deep pool of talent on display, the event offered players a real platform to compete, be seen, and build momentum heading into the summer.

These standouts left their mark, but they represent only a fraction of the talent showcased throughout the weekend. More evaluations, breakdowns, and player features are coming as the summer continues. Stay tuned for the next wave of reports.

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