Slow Grind Elite, Ace Academy, Kaizen Highlight G365 Champions Tour PNW Opener

October 2026

AUBURN, WA – October 10–11, 2026 – The Grassroots 365 (G365) Champions Tour brings together top youth basketball programs from six regions for a season-long competition leading to the G365 Champions Tour National Finale. Teams compete in two regional sessions and a Regional Championship before the nation’s top programs meet June 4–6, 2027, in Bryan, Texas.

The Pacific Northwest opened its season at Auburn Fieldhouse with 33 teams competing across six divisions. Slow Grind Elite (14U Gold) and Ace Academy (13U Gold) finished 4-0, while Kaizen Warriors 6th Blue led 12U Gold at 3-1.

The weekend featured 35 Outstanding Performers, including Haivyn Donnelly (19.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG), Kenji Hunter-Seaton (17.0 PPG, 5.5 RPG), Loujay Modica (17.8 PPG, 8.5 RPG), and Tre Dixon (13.0 PPG). Ethan Lee Chang led the recognized players in scoring at 26.5 PPG.

14U Gold – Slow Grind Elite Goes 4-0

Top Records: Slow Grind Elite (4-0), Dynasty Elite Red (3-1), LOCALHOOPS 14U UA Future (3-1).

Slow Grind Elite earned three Outstanding Performer selections, led by Kenji Hunter-Seaton (17.0 PPG) and Kye Williams (15.3 PPG). Dynasty Elite’s Haivyn Donnelly averaged 19.3 PPG and 6.8 RPG.

Outstanding Performers

  • Adarreus Courtney (Dynasty Elite Red): 13.7 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 2.3 SPG. A confident scorer who creates off the dribble and attacks the paint with quickness.
  • Brock Blum (DALLUYON Basketball): 10.3 PPG, 3.5 RPG.
  • Grayson Buchanan (Dynasty Elite Red): 14.3 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.5 APG.
  • Haivyn Donnelly (Dynasty Elite Red): 19.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 2.3 APG.
  • Julien Grim (Washington HYPE): 11.5 PPG, 2.8 RPG.
  • Kenji Hunter-Seaton (Slow Grind Elite): 17.0 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 2.0 APG. A strong, athletic guard who knocks down perimeter shots and finishes through contact in the paint.
  • Kye Williams (Slow Grind Elite): 15.3 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 2.3 SPG. A capable outside shooter who pressures ball handlers and attacks the paint with speed and physicality.
  • Logan Z Johnson (Slow Grind Elite): 10.8 PPG, 1.5 APG, 1.8 SPG.
  • Makaio Fetui (Team Perseverance Black): 14.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG.
  • Reuel Amalo (LOCALHOOPS 14U UA Future): 8.8 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 1.8 SPG.

Additional Scope Scouting Evaluations

  • Daniel Garcia (Washington HYPE): A crafty ball handler who uses quickness, footwork, and an effective Euro step to create scoring opportunities in the paint.
  • Joab Kapanji (Washington HYPE): An aggressive guard who gets downhill, draws defenders, and finds open teammates.
  • Keith Capudoy (DALLUYON Basketball): A shifty guard who creates separation off the dribble and finishes effectively with his left hand.
  • Syr’Von Samuel (Northwest Rain): A quick guard who penetrates the defense and makes timely passes when help arrives.
  • Zaidan Freckleton (DALLUYON Basketball): A long, versatile forward who stretches the floor, makes smart reads, and involves teammates.

14U Silver – Dynasty Elite Black Finishes 4-0

Top Records: Dynasty Elite Black (4-0), Team Perseverance Blue (3-1), Northwest Rain (2-2), PNW Jr Vets (2-2).

Ethan Lee Chang averaged 26.5 PPG, while Nicholas Cenales Jr. contributed 21.3 PPG and 7.0 RPG.

Outstanding Performers

  • Ethan Lee Chang (Northwest Rain): 26.5 PPG, 1.8 3PM. A confident scorer who makes contested shots, draws contact, and creates opportunities in transition.
  • Malan Sannoh (Dynasty Elite Black): 17.3 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 1.3 SPG.
  • Nicholas Cenales Jr. (PNW Jr Vets): 21.3 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 2.0 BPG.
  • Paul Lewis (Team Perseverance Blue): 11.3 PPG, 4.0 RPG.
  • Vincent Eike (Dynasty Elite Black): 19.0 PPG, 3.3 3PM.

Additional Scope Scouting Evaluations

  • Carson Stephens (Dynasty Elite Black): An aggressive on-ball defender who forces turnovers and creates transition opportunities.
  • Landon Lewis (Tru Hoopland): A quick, intelligent point guard who reads pick-and-roll situations and finds teammates in scoring positions.

13U Gold – Ace Academy Goes Unbeaten

Top Records: Ace Academy (4-0), G6 Elite (3-1), Team Perseverance Black (2-2).

Ace Academy’s Gianni Thomas averaged 10.5 PPG and 3.5 SPG, while FW Hornets’ Loujay Modica posted 17.8 PPG and 8.5 RPG.

Outstanding Performers

  • Gianni Thomas (Ace Academy): 10.5 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 3.5 SPG.
  • Loujay Modica (FW Hornets): 17.8 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 1.8 SPG.
  • Lucas Lee (Team Perseverance Black): 9.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 2.3 SPG. A confident shooter who creates off the dribble and advances the ball quickly in transition.
  • Moses Boyd (Ace Academy): 9.5 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 2.8 SPG.
  • Zion Golden-Taylor (G6 Elite): 8.5 PPG, 2.3 SPG, 1.0 BPG.

Additional Scope Scouting Evaluations

  • Cayn West (Team Perseverance Black): A skilled shooter off the catch and dribble who creates separation, passes well, and competes defensively.
  • Malcolm Mears (G6 Elite): A confident perimeter shooter who reads the defense and makes smart offensive decisions.
  • Ronin Krug (G6 Elite): A skilled scorer who uses his size and competes on the glass for second-chance opportunities.

13U Silver – LOCALHOOPS and Kaizen Finish 3-1

Top Records: LOCALHOOPS 13U UA Future (3-1), Kaizen 7th Grey (3-1), Commit 360 (2-2).

Carver Brown averaged a double-double with 13.5 PPG and 10.8 RPG.

Outstanding Performers

  • Andre “AJ” Herring (Commit 360): 7.5 PPG, 1.8 RPG.
  • Ayan Zaveri (Tru Hoopland): 7.0 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 1.7 SPG.
  • Carver Brown (Team Perseverance Blue): 13.5 PPG, 10.8 RPG.
  • Devin Wang (LOCALHOOPS 13U UA Future): 9.3 PPG, 1.0 SPG.
  • Konley Bissell (Kaizen 7th Grey): 9.0 PPG, 2.0 RPG. A confident floor general who controls the offense and pressures ball handlers with quick hands.

Additional Scope Scouting Evaluations

  • King McWhorter (Commit 360): A pass-first point guard who breaks down defenders, draws help in the paint, and finds open teammates.

12U Gold – Kaizen Leads Opening Session

Top Records: Kaizen Warriors 6th Blue (3-1), LOCALHOOPS 12U UA Future (2-2), FW Hornets (2-2).

Kaizen’s Tre Dixon averaged 13.0 PPG, while FW Hornets’ Zain Ibrahim connected on 3.3 three-pointers per game.

Outstanding Performers

  • Hayden Vynanek (Dynasty Elite Red): 12.3 PPG, 2.3 SPG.
  • Isaiah Emil (LOCALHOOPS 12U UA Future): 8.3 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 1.3 BPG.
  • Thomas Daves (Kaizen Warriors 6th Blue): 6.4 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 1.6 SPG.
  • Tre Dixon (Kaizen Warriors 6th Blue): 13.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG.
  • Zain Ibrahim (FW Hornets): 11.3 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 3.3 3PM. A dangerous perimeter shooter who connects on consecutive three-pointers and stretches the defense.

12U Silver/11U Gold – LOCALHOOPS Finishes 4-0

Top Records: LOCALHOOPS 11U UA Future (4-0), PNW Jr Vets (3-1), Kaizen 6th Grey (2-2).

LOCALHOOPS teammates Dominic Blanchard and KJ Edwards each averaged 9.0 PPG, while Kaizen’s Zion Pick contributed 12.6 PPG and 5.8 RPG.

Outstanding Performers

  • Dominic Blanchard (LOCALHOOPS 11U UA Future): 9.0 PPG, 2.8 RPG.
  • KJ Edwards (LOCALHOOPS 11U UA Future): 9.0 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 1.5 SPG. A high-IQ guard who makes smart decisions, shoots from deep, and brings relentless defensive pressure.
  • Tyree Woods (PNW Jr Vets): 12.3 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 1.7 SPG.
  • Tytus Barber (G6 Elite): 10.3 PPG, 1.8 3PM.
  • Zion Pick (Kaizen 6th Grey): 12.6 PPG, 5.8 RPG.

Additional Scope Scouting Evaluations

  • Elijah Petines (LOCALHOOPS 11U UA Future): An aggressive defender who uses quickness and ball handling to attack the paint and finish through contact.

Road to the G365 Champions Tour National Finale

The Pacific Northwest circuit continues January 9–10, 2027, at Beaverton YMCA near Portland, Oregon, followed by the West/PNW Regional Championship April 3–4 in Ladera Ranch, California.

The G365 Champions Tour National Finale takes place June 4–6, 2027, at Legends Event Center in Bryan, Texas.

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