Five-star guard Taylen Kinney snatched all the spotlight at the Adidas 3SSB Circuit event in Omaha with his amazing showing of basketball skills. Keep reading if you want a glimpse of Taylen’s performance as multiple clips of him surface on social media, featuring coaches from Alabama, Kentucky, and more keeping a close eye on him.
5-Star Taylen Kinney Wins The Attention Of Elite Scouts
Taylen Kinney, the 6’1″ point guard from Kentucky, made his mark in the court of Adidas 3SSB Circuit.
Courtside Films’ post on X, captioned “5-Star Taylen Kinney has a pro-style bag! He went crazy at Adidas in Omaha,” shared a video featuring Kinney’s performance, showing him dismantling defenses with a reserve of moves.
5-Star Taylen Kinney has a pro-style bag! He went crazy at Adidas in Omaha 👀 @Taylen_0 @3SSBCircuit @wildcatselect pic.twitter.com/8UuQSwd5AE
— Courtside Films (@CourtsideFilms) May 18, 2025
His ball handling, athletics, and scoring skills made many fans draw comparisons with some of the biggest names in NBA as well as some saying that there is a first-round “feel to his game.”
Another post, this time made by League Ready shared another video with the caption “Bama, Kentucky, and more pulled up to watch 5 ⭐️Tay Kinney serve buckets.” This video featured coaches from top programs, closely watching Kinney’s performance.
Alabama’s Nate Oats, Kentucky’s Mark Pope, and Auburn’s Bruce Pearl were among those watching Kinney average 25.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists across four games, shooting an impressive 58.7% from the field.
Kinney’s performance in Omaha was a magnet for the nation’s elite programs. Scouts noted him as a nightmare to opponent guards. Some also shared that his ability to create his own shot and make plays for others is rare for a high schooler.
The attendance of Power Five coaches, including Louisville’s Pat Kelsey and Purdue’s Matt Painter, who have already hosted Kinney on visits, gave us and the fans more than enough hints to speculate Kinney’s future.
Many programs so far as made attempts to secure Kinney, including offers from Kentucky, Alabama, and Auburn. Among them all, Kentucky emerged as a frontrunner after his unofficial visit
As the 2026 class continues to take shape, Kinney’s stock is likely to keep soaring. His ability to perform under the pressure of Omaha, with coaches and scouts scrutinizing every move, shows he has the thick skin needed to go far in this sport.
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Whether he dons the blue and white of Kentucky or another program, Kinney’s path to the NBA seems increasingly clear.
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