G365 Monster Ball 2026 Recap: Ayden Martin Earns MVP

Fort Worth, Texas | October 24–25, 2026

Ayden Martin of The Squad headlined G365 The Monster Ball in Fort Worth, Texas, earning 14U/15U All-Tournament MVP honors while leading his team to a championship victory. Kendal Woodfork (99OVR), Desmond Battles (NTX Empire Basketball), Benjamin Tran (Hard Hoops Elite) and Trenton Higgins (Elevate To Assist) also earned MVP honors across their respective divisions.

The two-day event featured competitive championship matchups, strong individual performances and All-Tournament selections from 9U through 15U.

14U/15U: The Squad Captures Championship

The Squad defeated Lights Out 57–48 to secure the 15U championship, building an 11-point halftime advantage before holding off a second-half push.

Ayden Martin (The Squad) earned All-Tournament MVP honors after finishing with 20 points, 5 steals and 1 block in the championship. Martin averaged 13.4 points, 3.4 assists and 2.4 steals across five games, finishing with a +172 plus/minus.

Collin Hill (The Squad) added 8 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks in the final, averaging 14.6 points and 3.6 rebounds for the tournament. Elijah Alexander (Lights Out) led his team with 17 points and 9 rebounds in the championship.

All-Tournament First Team

  • MVP: Ayden Martin (The Squad) — 13.4 PPG, 3.4 APG, 2.4 SPG

Martin is a quick, left-handed point guard who creates scoring opportunities with his ability to attack off the dribble and find open teammates. He pushes the ball effectively in transition, gets into the paint and shows good court vision as a facilitator. His ball-handling and ability to change direction allow him to create separation and generate offense for himself and others.

  • Collin Hill (The Squad) — 14.6 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.2 SPG

Hill is a composed, efficient guard who creates scoring opportunities with his ability to read defenses and make smart decisions. He attacks open lanes off the dribble, pulls up in rhythm and finishes effectively in the paint. His patience, ball control and court awareness allow him to find openings without forcing shots. Hill also makes an impact defensively with his active hands and ability to disrupt opposing guards. 

Alexander is a quick guard who uses his speed and tight handle to create separation off the dribble and attack the paint. He finishes effectively through contact and displays good court vision when finding open teammates. His quickness and active hands also allow him to pressure ball handlers and disrupt passing lanes.

Atwater is an athletic, versatile guard who uses his quickness and defensive instincts to make an impact on both ends of the floor. He applies pressure defensively, creates turnovers and converts those opportunities into transition scoring. His lateral quickness, court awareness and ability to create for teammates make him an effective contributor in the backcourt.

Nguyen is a scoring point guard who provides consistent offensive production and perimeter shooting. He shows the ability to score from beyond the arc, averaging 16.0 points and 2.0 three-pointers across three games. Nguyen scores in double figures in all three contests, including a tournament-high 20 points against Lights Out.

All-Tournament Second Team

13U: 99OVR Dominates Championship

99OVR captured the 13U championship with a commanding 64–36 victory over Texas B.A.N.G., establishing a 34–20 halftime lead and maintaining control throughout the second half.

Kendal Woodfork (99OVR) earned All-Tournament MVP honors after recording 14 points and 14 rebounds in the championship. Woodfork averaged 17.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.8 steals across four games.

Cameron L. Robinson (99OVR) contributed 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals in the final. Devin Floyd (Texas B.A.N.G.) finished with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.

All-Tournament First Team

12U: NTX Empire Wins Overtime Thriller

NTX Empire Basketball defeated The Squad 47–39 in overtime to secure the 12U championship. NTX Empire overcame an early deficit and relied on defensive pressure and timely scoring to pull away in the extra period.

Desmond Battles (NTX Empire Basketball) earned All-Tournament MVP honors after an impressive championship performance of 16 points, 14 rebounds and 6 steals. Battles averaged 13.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 1.0 block across four games.

Nathan Anderson (The Squad) finished with 11 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals in the championship, while Tyrus Hughes added 8 points and 2 assists.

All-Tournament First Team

10U/11U: Hard Hoops Elite Edges 99OVR

Hard Hoops Elite defeated 99OVR 50–48 in one of the closest championship finishes of the weekend. Hard Hoops relied on timely execution down the stretch, including critical free throws from Oliver Ehiametalor, to secure the victory.

Benjamin Tran (Hard Hoops Elite) earned All-Tournament MVP honors after recording 13 points, 10 rebounds and 2 steals in the championship. Tran averaged 11.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.2 steals across five games.

Oliver Ehiametalor (Hard Hoops Elite) added 13 points in the final, while De’Vontae Cobb Jr. (99OVR) led all scorers with 25 points and 3 rebounds.

All-Tournament First Team

All-Tournament Second Team

9U: Elevate To Assist Rallies for Championship

Elevate To Assist overcame a three-point halftime deficit to defeat SKY 7 Team Elite 44–32 in the 9U championship. Trailing 20–17 at the break, Elevate To Assist outscored SKY 7 27–12 in the second half to secure the title.

Trenton Higgins (Elevate To Assist) earned All-Tournament MVP honors after recording 18 points, 2 rebounds and 4 steals in the championship. Higgins averaged 14.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.3 steals across four games.

Carmelo Jackson (Elevate To Assist) added 10 points and 3 rebounds in the final. Dash Johnson (SKY 7 Team Elite) finished with 16 points and 2 steals, while Greyson Mims contributed 6 points and 6 rebounds.

All-Tournament First Team

Tournament statistics provided by The Passport.