February 2026
The 2026 Grassroots 365 Presidents’ Day National Showdown brought together more than 200 teams across 19 divisions, highlighting some of the top emerging talent on the West Coast. With 21 Scope-ranked programs competing, the event delivered high-level competition from the 2030 through 2033 classes and beyond. Magic Boyz, Sharks Elite, Garden Grove Hawk Hoops Jr 3SSB, and Leverage Bulldogs were among the headline programs, while standout prospects like Aiden Johnson (2030), Trey Parker (2031), Brendan Dalley (2032), and David Agamegwa Jr. (2033) elevated their stock with strong performances throughout the weekend.
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14U/2030 Highlights
14U Gold Division: #13 West Regional Magic Boyz defeated Jula Elite 64-51 led by Aiden Johnson and Cameron Shepard.
14U Silver Division Champion: Lock in Academy (CA)
· MVP: Ethan Wang (Lock in Academy)
Outstanding Performers: Cameron Winston (Buckey Boyz Elite), Elijah Smith Kerris (5onFive Playerz), Jordan Briggs (IE Storm), and Tristen Reyes (California Dream Blue)
14U Bronze Division Champion: JSK Blue
· MVP: Jack Wersching (JSK Blue)
Outstanding Performers: Akil Dominique (Wolfpack Basketball), Austin Clisby (CA Gold Black), Jayden Baker (Lock In Academy Gray), and Lucas J. Cohen (Cali Wave Blue)
14U Copper Division Champion: Newport Waves (CA)
· MVP: Rocco Januszek (Newport Waves)
Outstanding Performers: Jack Lang (5onFive Ballerz), Jarryl Lloyd Maquirang (Corona Nation Blue), Wyatt Kessler (Bucket Boyz), and Xavier Wanga (CA Gold White)
Stock Risers
MVP
2030 Aiden Johnson | Magic Boyz | Scope Rating: 97.4
Outstanding Performers
• Braeden Schiller (Corona Nation Jr 3SSB) Scope Rating: 88.8
• Cameron Shepard (Magic Boyz) Scope Rating: 97.5
• Lindon Austria (SCBA Spartans) Scope Rating: 80.5
• Connor Clark (Jula Elite) Scope Rating: 85
• Preston Bond (IE Sixers Red) Scope Rating: 90.2
• Jack Sullivan (Watz Academy) Scope Rating: 84.5
• Ryan Taleyazdi (Magic Elite) Scope Rating: 79
• Kingston Neal (Corona Nation Jr 3SSB) Scope Rating: 90
• Trent DeVries (5Legacy) Scope Rating: 83.1
13U/2031 Highlights
13U Gold Division Champions: #17 Sharks Elite National defeated #14 Corona Nation Jr 3SSB 34-26 to take home the Gold Division team title.
13U Silver Division Champion: Saints Elite (CA)
· MVP: Michael Torres Ramirez (Saints Elite)
Outstanding Performers: Grant Victor (IE Sixers), Judah Aslan (Team 22 Mase), Micah Kassa (Young Dons Gold), Noah Erselius (Swoosh)
13U Bronze Division Champion: Watz Academy (CA)
· MVP: Javonte Galea’i (Watz Academy)
Outstanding Performers: Adriel Edquibal (California Dream), Ayden Harding (SBC), Izaiah Zana (SD Sharks Premier), James Robbins (AYBA Travel)
13U Copper Division Champion: Team 22 Alan (CA)
· MVP: Mason Sanborn (Team 22 Alan)
Outstanding Performers: Dylan Irvin (Bucket Boyz), Gregory Witsoe (Yorba Linda Blue), Isaac Lawson (Team 22 Cedric), Paxton Huynh (5onfive Hooperz)
Stock Risers
MVP
2031 Trey Parker | Sharks Elite (CA) | Scope Rating: 87.4
Outstanding Performers
• Alex Schenfield (Wolfpack Basketball) Scope Rating: 78.4
• Cruz Becerra (Corona Nation Jr 3SSB) Scope Rating: 78.1
• Jeremiah Pina (Whittier Magic) Scope Rating: 85
• Tyler Ellie Villegas (SCBA Spartans) Scope Rating: 79.9
12U Highlights
12U Gold Division: #13 West Regional Garden Grove Hawk Hoops Jr 3SSB defeated #10 West SCBA Spartans 52-45 in the Championship final.
12U Silver Division Champion: Utah Drive (UT)
· MVP: Camden Cutler (Utah Drive)
Outstanding Performers: Isaac J. Chen (Team 22B), Jalon Woods (Young Dons 11U Gold), Mason Maddux (Utah Drive), Rodolfo Martinez (EA Team Pressure)
12U Bronze Division Champion: AYBA (CA)
· MVP: Devon Werber (AYBA)
Outstanding Performers: Aigan Leung (Lock In Academy), Cesar Sebastian Rodriguez (1 Family), Frank Carrillo Ramirez (Saints Elite), Julian Vazquez (CA Gold)
12U Copper Division Champion: California Dream (CA)
· MVP: Jerald Bauzon (California Dream)
Outstanding Performers: Carter Hamilton (CA Gold Black), Flynn Murphy (Newport Waves), Jackson Brock (Team 22 Dre), Miles Ortiz (Wolfpack Basketball)
Stock Risers
MVP
2032 Brendan Dalley | Garden Grove Hawk Hoops Jr (CA) | Scope Rating: 84.1
Outstanding Performers
• Evan Espinoza (Garden Grove Hawk Hoops Jr 3SSB) Scope Rating: 76.8
• Kyrie Canaria (SCBA Spartans) Scope Rating: 79.9
• Leonardo Meneses (Stack Days 2032 Blackwell) Scope Rating: 67.4
• Micah Ahaiwe (IE Sixers) Scope Rating: 85.1
11U Highlights
11U Gold Division: #22 Leverage Bulldogs defeated #12 West EA Team Pressure 30-27 in the Championship final.
11U Silver Division Champion: We R 1 (CA)
· MVP: Gabriel Santos (WE R 1)
Outstanding Performers: Brayden Kim (Young Dons Green), Gavin Wurster (JSK Blue), Izzy Rodriguez (IE Storm), Zachary Koopongsakorn (Starting5 Basketball)
11U Bronze Division Champion: Saints Elite (CA)
· MVP: Frank Carillo Ramirez (Saints Elite)
Outstanding Performers: Kane Mason (Gamepoint Inland), Kyan Overton (Team Damand), Nathan Kahen (Bucket Boyz), Skye Kim (Stack Days 2033 Hollins)
11U Copper Division Champion: Vegas Elite (NV)
· MVP: Niko Demetroff (Vegas Elite)
Outstanding Performers: Dominic Daye (HB Baller4Life), Lennox Lehner (Vegas Elite), Maxx Kocevski (Vegas Elite), Sean Laygo (Team 22 Alan)
Stock Risers
MVP
2033 David Agamegwa Jr | Leverage Bulldogs Jr 3SSB | Scope Rating: 82.6
Outstanding Performers
• Braylon Johnson (Pro Skills 10U Black) Scope Rating: 84.9
• Chandler Jones (EA Team Pressure) Scope Rating: 82.3
• Tyler Bagsic (California Dream) Scope Rating: 72.6
• William Bond (IE Sixers Red) Scope Rating: 77.1
10U Highlights
10U Silver Division Champion: Garden Grove Hawk Hoops Jr 3SSB (CA)
· MVP: Cameron T. Brown (Garden Grove Hawk Hoops Jr 3SSB)
Outstanding Performers: Aidan Grothe (Stay the Course), Jacob Samano (Garden Grove Hawk Hoops Jr 3SSB), Kais Beverly (California Dream Blue), Thomas Anauld (Young Dons Green)
10U Copper/Bronze Division Champion: CA Gold (CA)
· MVP: Elijah Wainwrightel (CA Gold)
Outstanding Performers: Ford Rothbard (AYBA), Jaxon Solinap (Mana Basketball), Liam Flojo (Team 22 Cedric), Mason Daza (YSC Blue)
9U Highlights
9U Bronze Division Champion: Young Dons Green
· MVP: Joshua H. Lee (Young Dons Green)
Outstanding Performers: Dilan Sech (Ladera Premier Blue), Juan Diaz Gabaldon (Team 22 Cedric), Legend Benavidez (Stay the Course), Maxwell Oblepias (Young Dons Green)