Carter Smith scored 11 to lead AOT 2028 past Team Person White, 51-46, earning the first Player of the Game honor of his career at the RYZE Hoops Showcase.

Carter Smith scored 11 to lead AOT 2028 past Team Person White, 51-46, earning the first Player of the Game honor of his career at the RYZE Hoops Showcase. Carter Smith knocked down a pair of threes to pace the winners, who squeezed past Team Person White in a tight one. Aiden Allaire, Aj Doyley, and Tristen Tucker each chipped in 10 to spread the load for AOT 2028. Two more players added to the total for the winning side. Jared Smith led all scorers with 18, draining 3 threes and taking Player of the Game for Team Person White, his first such honor as well. Chris Person backed him with 8 and debuts at #22 in the rankings. Three others reached the scoresheet for Team Person White, but the 5-point gap held to the final whistle.