Corona, CA | October 31–November 1, 2026
Grassroots 365 Welcome to the Inland Empire brought together youth basketball programs for a competitive weekend in Corona, California. Legacy West, PAC Sports Academy, Wolf Pack Training D1, IE Sixers, and Team Dream Family highlighted the event with strong team performances, while several players earned MVP and All-Tournament recognition.
14U / 8th Grade
Legacy West Defeats Nets Elite Basketball, 60–43
Legacy West controlled the matchup against Nets Elite Basketball, securing a 60–43 victory behind efficient scoring and a strong rebounding advantage. Legacy West outrebounded Nets Elite 29–1.
Eduardo Maravilla III led Legacy West with 27 points and four rebounds, converting all 10 of his two-point attempts. Rudy Salcedo contributed eight points, four assists, and three steals. Joshua Liam Do led Nets Elite with 11 points.
MVP — Eduardo Maravilla III | Legacy West
22.5 PPG | 7.0 RPG | 2.8 SPG
Eduardo Maravilla III is a skilled 6’2″ guard with a good handle, creative offensive instincts, and a shifty approach to creating scoring opportunities. He changes direction effectively, uses his ball-handling ability to create space, and can score both off the dribble and from the perimeter. Maravilla also finishes well around the basket, showing good touch and body control. He averaged 22.5 points per game, including a 27-point performance against Nets Elite Basketball.
Maravilla combines his offensive versatility with strong rebounding production, averaging 7.0 rebounds per game. His size, creativity, and ability to handle the basketball give him versatility in the backcourt, while his scoring instincts make him a difficult matchup. Continuing to develop his overall guard skills and consistency will further elevate his game as he progresses.
All-Tournament First Team
Brit Skutvik | Wolf Pack Training D1
12.3 PPG | 4.8 RPG
Darrick Martin Jr. | Legacy West
14.0 PPG | 6.3 RPG | 2.8 APG | 3.8 SPG
Isaac Rodriguez | Clarity Hoops
9.8 PPG | 2.5 RPG
Joshua Liam Do | Nets Elite Basketball
12.3 PPG | 2.3 RPG
13U / 7th Grade Silver Gold
PAC Sports Academy Defeats Clarity Hoops, 40–23
PAC Sports Academy controlled its matchup with Clarity Hoops, earning a 40–23 victory behind strong defense and efficient scoring inside. PAC never trailed and built a lead as large as 23 points.
Kayden King led PAC with 14 points and eight rebounds, while Josiah Castro added 12 points. DayVeon White contributed nine points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Aigan Leung led Clarity Hoops with 11 points.
MVP — Kayden King | PAC Sports Academy
11.8 PPG | 9.3 RPG | 3.0 APG | 2.3 SPG
Kayden King is a strong-bodied, gritty competitor who uses his physicality to make an impact on both ends of the floor. He plays through contact, finishes effectively in traffic, and brings a tough, aggressive approach around the basket. His strength and willingness to compete help him establish position and contribute consistently on the glass.
King also shows good awareness as a passer and competes defensively, giving him value beyond his scoring. Continuing to develop his speed and overall quickness will be important as he progresses, particularly in creating separation and improving his mobility against quicker opponents.
All-Tournament First Team
Chance Marks | Seven Days Basketball
15.7 PPG | 12.3 RPG
DayVeon White | PAC Sports Academy
20.0 PPG | 7.0 RPG | 2.8 APG | 4.3 SPG
Henry Villatoro | Clarity Hoops
12.4 PPG | 5.8 RPG
Kinry Carrillo | Coastal Elite San Marcos
13.0 PPG | 5.0 RPG | 2.8 APG
13U / 7th Grade Bronze
Wolf Pack Training D1 Defeats Team Dream Family, 54–39
Wolf Pack Training D1 established control early with a 13-point scoring run and secured a 54–39 victory over Team Dream Family. Wolf Pack connected on seven three-pointers and built a lead as large as 19 points.
Brad Koeller led Wolf Pack with 19 points, including four three-pointers. Skyler Momoi added 17 points and three steals, while Grant Hansen contributed 13 points and four assists without committing a turnover. Michael Cerezo paced Team Dream Family with 16 points.
MVP — Brad Koeller | Wolf Pack Training D1
14.3 PPG | 3.5 RPG | 3.8 3PM
All-Tournament First Team
Michael Cerezo | Team Dream Family
15.8 PPG | 2.0 RPG
Skyler Momoi | Wolf Pack Training D1
9.8 PPG | 2.5 RPG | 2.8 SPG
Soren Rajwani | Nets Elite Basketball
12.0 PPG | 2.3 RPG | 2.3 3PM
Zayn Zafari | OGP Corona
12.7 PPG | 6.3 RPG
12U / 6th Grade
IE Sixers Defeat Gamepoint IE, 78–29
IE Sixers delivered one of the weekend’s most decisive performances, defeating Gamepoint IE 78–29. The Sixers established control early with a 32–16 first-period lead and generated 16 steals to create additional scoring opportunities.
Tayson Kennebrew-Thomas led the way with 22 points and six rebounds. Aidan Grothe added 17 points, six rebounds, and three assists, while Erick Johnson III contributed 14 points and four assists.
MVP — Tayson Kennebrew-Thomas | IE Sixers
19.0 PPG | 4.7 RPG | 2.0 APG | 4.3 SPG
Kennebrew-Thomas is a talented scoring guard with natural offensive instincts, a strong perimeter game, and the ability to create scoring opportunities both on and off the ball. He moves well without the basketball, finds opportunities to get into scoring positions, and provides a consistent outside shooting threat. He averaged 19.0 points and two made three-pointers per game, including a 22-point performance against Gamepoint IE.
Kennebrew-Thomas also brings defensive activity, averaging 4.3 steals per game while contributing on the boards and as a secondary playmaker. His combination of scoring versatility, off-ball movement, and defensive production gives him a strong foundation as a developing shooting guard.
All-Tournament First Team
Aidan Grothe | IE Sixers
18.5 PPG | 5.8 RPG | 5.0 SPG
Erick Johnson III | IE Sixers
11.0 PPG | 4.3 RPG | 2.5 APG
Jagger Erickson | Gamepoint IE
8.8 PPG | 1.0 APG
Tamorie Kennebrew-Thomas | IE Sixers
13.0 PPG | 5.5 RPG | 3.8 APG | 4.0 SPG
11U / 5th Grade
Team Dream Family Defeats OGP Corona, 52–29
Team Dream Family built a 28–16 halftime lead and pulled away for a 52–29 victory over OGP Corona. Team Dream Family generated 13 steals and maintained control with its defense and balanced offensive production.
Adrian Mour scored 10 points, while Matthew Amigon contributed eight points, three rebounds, two assists, and five steals. Jason Xie led OGP Corona with 12 points.
MVP — Justin Cerezo | Team Dream Family
16.3 PPG | 1.8 RPG | 1.8 SPG
Cerezo is a skilled guard with a strong shooting touch, good court vision, and a high basketball IQ. He averaged 16.3 points and three made three-pointers per game throughout the tournament, showing his ability to stretch the floor and provide consistent perimeter scoring. He’s also a heady passer who recognizes opportunities to get teammates involved.
Defensively, Cerezo brings a hard-nosed approach, competing with intensity and applying pressure on the ball. His combination of outside shooting, basketball instincts, and defensive toughness makes him a well-rounded guard with a promising foundation as he continues to develop.
All-Tournament First Team
Daryn Wilson | Gamepoint IE
7.0 PPG | 1.0 RPG
Dominic Mendenhall | OGP Corona
10.3 PPG | 4.8 RPG | 1.3 APG
Martise Haugabrook | OGP Corona
13.3 PPG | 3.3 RPG | 1.7 SPG
Noah Beltran | Team Dream Family
9.5 PPG | 2.0 APG | 2.8 SPG
