📍 Phoenix, Arizona | June 6-7, 2026
Grassroots 365 Dance in the Desert brought together teams from across Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and beyond for a competitive weekend of basketball in Phoenix.
Leading the way were Brandon Bay (All AZ), Weston Mann (UH Elite Jr 3SSB), Jonas Minott (Arizona Unity Jr EYBL) and Justin Hinds (Desert Dawgs), who earned MVP honors after helping guide their teams to strong performances throughout the weekend.
14U (8th Grade Gold/Silver)
Championship Result
All AZ 57, Team Vegas (NV) 52
MVP
Brandon Bay (All AZ) — 12.0 PPG, +99 +/-
Bay’s shooting was a major factor in All AZ’s championship run. He consistently created separation off the dribble, got to his spots from beyond the arc, and showed the ability to heat up quickly from deep. In the championship game, he knocked down four three-pointers and finished with 18 points, forcing defenses to adjust to his perimeter threat. He complemented his shooting with aggressive downhill attacks and efficient decision-making throughout the weekend.
Outstanding Performers
Nathaniel Tabor (Team Vegas) — 15.5 PPG, 3.8 RPG
Joe Castro (AZ Flight) — 11.0 PPG
CoRiley Tsosie (Rez Elite) — 14.3 PPG, 4.7 RPG
Cordae Newsome (Arizona Unity Jr EYBL) — 14.5 PPG, 4.0 RPG
13U (7th Grade Gold)
Championship Result
UH Elite Jr 3SSB 52, Hunter’s Elite 41
MVP
Weston Mann (UH Elite Jr 3SSB) — 15.5 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 2.0 SPG
Outstanding Performers
Asher Ford (UH Elite Jr 3SSB) — 10.3 PPG, 1.3 SPG
Christian Akinola (Arizona Unity Jr EYBL) — 19.0 PPG
Dakari Wilkinson Jr (Hunter’s Elite) — 13.5 PPG, 1.5 SPG
Jalen Austin (UH Elite Jr 3SSB) — 14.0 PPG, 4.5 RPG
13U (7th Grade Silver/Bronze)
Championship Result
Team Vegas (NV) 46, Arizona Unity Black 37
MVP
Asa Burns (Team Vegas) — 12.8 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.5 APG, 2.0 SPG
Outstanding Performers
Crew Bray (UH Elite Black) — 10.3 PPG, 4.7 RPG
Julian Akioyame (Team Vegas) — 7.9 PPG, 3.0 RPG
Zakai Patterson (Hoop Squad) — 5.3 PPG, 3.0 RPG
Zion Davis (Arizona Unity Black) — 12.0 PPG, 2.3 RPG
12U (6th Grade Gold)
Championship Result
Arizona Unity Jr EYBL 50, Blue Chip Elite 36
MVP
Jonas Minott (Arizona Unity Jr EYBL) — 15.8 PPG, 3.0 SPG
Minott was highly productive around the basket all weekend. He consistently found ways to score through traffic, pursued rebounds aggressively, and converted second-chance opportunities. Defensively, he was active in passing lanes and turned steals into transition points. His physicality, effort level, and ability to impact multiple areas of the game stood out throughout the event.
Outstanding Performers
Kaydence Taylor (Blue Chip Elite) — 15.6 PPG, 4.2 RPG
Maykon Kinsei-Gishie (Naz Wolfpack) — 14.3 PPG, 5.0 RPG
Rashad Mayes Jr (Sizzle Academy) — 14.7 PPG, 4.7 RPG
Santana Pierce (Arizona Unity Jr EYBL) — 11.5 PPG, 1.8 APG, 1.8 SPG
12U (6th Grade Silver/Bronze)
Championship Result
UH Elite Black 70, AZ Legends Brackins 49
MVP
Jayden O. Hughes (UH Elite Black) — 25.0 PPG, 6.3 RPG
Outstanding Performers
Aidan Amini (AZ Legends Brackins) — 14.0 PPG
Calin Leonard (AZ Legends Brackins) — 8.5 PPG
Drue Butler (AZ Unity Red) — 7.0 PPG
Joshua Ambrose (UH Elite Black) — 8.3 PPG, 11.7 RPG
11U (5th Grade)
Championship Result
Showtime (NM) 44, AZ Legends Irvin 27
MVP
DeSean Montgomery (Showtime) — 13.5 PPG, 1.8 APG, 3.3 SPG
Outstanding Performers
Jaxon Mejia (AZ Legends Gordon) — 16.0 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 4.5 SPG
Maurice Gaines (AZ Legends Irvin) — 18.3 PPG
Parker Marderosian (Arizona Unity Jr EYBL) — 16.7 PPG
Samir Stephenx (Team Vegas) — 10.3 PPG, 5.0 RPG
10U (4th Grade)
Championship Result
Desert Sol 49, AZ Legends Amini 42
MVP
Kaylem Johnson (Desert Sol) — 14.0 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.8 SPG
Outstanding Performers
Brixton Kleiner (AZ Legends Amini) — 9.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG
Jorge Santoyo (Desert Sol) — 17.8 PPG
Josh Khaydatov (Quicklife Elite) — 8.7 PPG, 1.3 SPG
Zane McFadden (AZ FOE) — 13.3 PPG, 1.0 SPG
9U (3rd Grade)
Championship Result
Blue Chip Elite 45, AZ FOE 31
MVP
Josiah Rawlings (Blue Chip Elite) — 6.0 PPG
Outstanding Performers
Andre Hardy III (UH Elite 9U Black) — 10.5 PPG, 3.0 RPG
Gabriel Harman (AZ FOE) — 10.0 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.3 SPG
Kaden Cruz (AZ FOE) — 18.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 2.0 SPG
Spencer Shawcroft (Blue Chip Elite) — 7.0 PPG, 2.0 RPG
High School Division
Championship Result
Desert Dawgs 79, The River Basketball Club 63
MVP
Justin Hinds (Desert Dawgs) — 16.3 PPG, +59 +/-
Outstanding Performers
Joshua Uwizeye (Sol Select Yellow) — 15.7 PPG, 3.0 RPG
Nick Rosato (Desert Dawgs) — 16.0 PPG, 2.7 3PM
Roland Clinton (Change the Narrative) — 15.0 PPG, 2.0 RPG
Zavion Lee (The River Basketball Club) — 15.7 PPG, +45 +/-