Key Takeaways
- Brandon McCoy Jr led Sierra Canyon to a 67-60 victory over Columbus (FL) in the Les Schwab Invitational final, earning tournament MVP honors.
- McCoy Jr contributed nine points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal in just 18 minutes during the championship game despite foul trouble.
- Sierra Canyon's roster includes elite transfers like Brannon Martinsen, DeLan Grant, and JJ Sati-Grier, enhancing their competitiveness.
Brandon McCoy Jr Leads Sierra Canyon to Les Schwab Invitational Title
PORTLAND, OR: According to reports, Brandon McCoy Jr High School Basketball standout led Sierra Canyon to a 67-60 victory over Columbus (FL) in the Les Schwab Invitational final at Portland State University, earning tournament MVP honors while the Trailblazers improved to 12-1 heading into 2026.
Tournament MVP Performance Highlights Elite Transfer
McCoy Jr., who transferred from St. John Bosco during the off-season, dazzled crowds throughout the tournament with his high-flying dunks and athletic plays. Meanwhile, despite battling foul trouble in the championship game, he contributed nine points, four rebounds, four assists and one steal in just 18 minutes of action. Additionally, the St. John Bosco transfer was part of a loaded roster reconstruction that included transfers Brannon Martinsen (JSerra), DeLan Grant (St. Francis), and JJ Sati-Grier (North Carolina).
However, McCoy Jr. wasn’t the only standout performer for the top-ranked California program. Furthermore, 4-star forward and North Carolina commit Maxi Adams earned finals MVP honors after posting 21 points, seven rebounds and six steals in the title game. Rising sophomore Jordan Mize also contributed 10 points and four rebounds to secure the championship.
National Exposure and Mission League Challenges Ahead
Sierra Canyon, currently ranked No. 1 in California and No. 1 in the CIF Southern Section rankings, defeated Clackamas (OR), Barlow (OR) and Southridge (OR) en route to the tournament title. Therefore, the Trailblazers will face Columbus again on January 17 at the prestigious Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts, with the rematch televised live on ESPN.
The program will then quickly pivot to Mission League play, widely recognized as one of the nation’s premier high school basketball conferences. As a result, Sierra Canyon faces a grueling January schedule including matchups against Harvard-Westlake (15-2), Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks (12-4), Crespi (12-5), Chaminade (17-1), Alemany (12-4), Loyola (7-7) and St. Francis (14-2).
- Home games against St. Francis and Notre Dame on January 7 and 9
- Road contests at Loyola and Alemany on January 15 and 17
- Home finale against Chaminade on January 27
The Les Schwab Invitational championship demonstrates how the transfer additions have elevated Sierra Canyon’s national profile, with Brandon McCoy Jr High School Basketball recruitment benefiting from increased exposure on ESPN and major tournament stages. For full coverage of national recruiting updates and elite prospect movement, visit Prospect-Radar.com.
