September 2026

ANAHEIM, CA — Grassroots 365 tipped off another season of competition with G365 The Launch, September 26-27 in Open Gym Premier Anaheim, bringing together teams across the youth and high school divisions.

The weekend featured championship runs, high-level individual performances and a deep group of emerging players. At the top of the 14U field, Winston Chen helped Watz Academy capture the Gold championship while averaging 22.3 points and 3.5 made threes per game to earn MVP honors.

Scope Scouting breaks down the champions, MVPs and All-Tournament performers from the 10U through 17U divisions.

14U / 8th Grade Gold

Champion: Watz Academy

Championship: Watz Academy 60, 7 Days 56

Watz Academy closed the weekend with a 60-56 victory over 7 Days to capture the 14U Gold championship.

MVP: Winston Chen | Watz Academy

22.3 PPG | 3.0 RPG | 1.5 APG | 1.5 SPG | 3.5 3PM

Chen was one of the event’s most productive scorers and perimeter threats. He consistently stretched defenses with his shooting range, averaging 3.5 made threes per game while producing better than 22 points per contest. Chen showed the ability to get into his shot from multiple spots on the floor and provided the offensive firepower that helped drive Watz Academy’s championship run.

All-Tournament Team

Edrick Oltean | Watz Academy | Wing

14.5 PPG | 5.8 RPG | 3.0 APG | 1.8 SPG | 1.0 BPG

Oltean continues to show why he is one of the more intriguing wings in his class. A tough, athletic competitor with a high motor, he uses his physicality to finish through contact, attacks the glass and brings a strong two-way presence. At The Launch, Oltean also showed his versatility as a playmaker, averaging 3.0 assists while contributing 1.8 steals and 1.0 block per game during Watz Academy’s championship run.

Kevin Tate Jr. | Savage Basketball Academy

16.7 PPG | 8.3 RPG | 1.7 APG | 1.3 SPG | 1.7 BPG

Tate brought an impressive combination of production, physicality and defensive presence to the 14U Gold division. He consistently impacted the paint, finishing through contact and controlling the glass while averaging nearly 17 points and better than eight rebounds. His 1.7 blocks per game also showed his ability to affect possessions defensively, giving him a strong two-way profile.

Eduardo Maravilla III | Legacywest | 2031 | 6’0″ Guard/Wing

13.7 PPG | 4.7 RPG | 1.3 SPG

Maravilla is an intriguing 2031 prospect with advanced size and length for a guard/wing. At 6’0″, he combines his physical profile with impressive dual-hand proficiency, showing comfort handling and finishing with either hand. He can create his own offense off the dribble, get to his pull-up and use his frame to initiate contact attacking the paint. At The Launch, Maravilla averaged 13.7 points and 4.7 rebounds while competing in the 14U Gold division. The next layer is continuing to become more physical defensively and consistently playing through contact against bigger, stronger competition.

King Cortez | 7 Days

9.3 PPG | 2.0 RPG | 1.3 SPG

Cortez was a steady backcourt presence for a 7 Days group that reached the Gold championship game. He competed defensively, contributed as a scorer and helped provide stability throughout the team’s run. His ability to impact both ends helped 7 Days push Watz Academy to a four-point championship game.

14U / 8th Grade Silver

Champion: We R 1

Championship: We R 1 50, Creators 39

MVP: Tyler Haru Kim | We R 1

11.0 PPG | 6.0 RPG

Kim brought consistent production and physicality to We R 1’s championship run. He was effective around the paint and active on the glass, averaging 11 points and six rebounds while giving We R 1 another dependable presence on both ends.

All-Tournament Team

Davian Faulk | Creators — 12.8 PPG | 4.3 RPG | 1.3 APG | 1.5 SPG | 0.8 BPG
Hieu Luu | We R 1 — 9.2 PPG | 3.7 RPG | 1.0 SPG | 0.9 BPG
Jake Stone | Anaheim Select Blue — 13.4 PPG | 3.8 RPG
Jireh Manna | GG Hawk Hoops Black — 10.8 PPG | 5.4 RPG

14U / 8th Grade Bronze

Champion: Go Off Hoops

Championship: Go Off Hoops 30, SCBA Spartans 22

MVP: Edison Man | Go Off Hoops

15.5 PPG | 3.3 RPG | 2.8 SPG | 2.3 3PM

Man was an effective two-way guard throughout Go Off Hoops’ title run. He consistently generated offense from the perimeter while creating defensive pressure, averaging 15.5 points, 2.3 made threes and nearly three steals per game. His ability to affect the game on both ends helped drive Go Off Hoops to the Bronze championship.

All-Tournament Team

14U / 8th Grade Copper

Champion: CA Gold East

Championship: CA Gold East 48, Game Speed Smoke 41

MVP: Myles Edwards | CA Gold East

20.3 PPG | 10.8 RPG | 1.5 SPG | 2.3 BPG

Edwards delivered one of the biggest statistical performances of the weekend. He consistently imposed himself around the paint, averaging a 20-point double-double while providing significant value as a rebounder and paint protector. His combination of size, production and defensive impact made him one of the most productive players across the 14U field.

All-Tournament Team

Aarron Davis | CA Gold East — 13.0 PPG | 6.5 RPG | 2.5 APG | 2.8 SPG | 1.3 BPG
Drew Kaushagen | Game Speed Smoke — 15.0 PPG | 2.8 RPG | 3.3 3PM
Isaiah Cook | TQ Elite — 8.5 PPG | 5.3 RPG
Kevin Tse | Ironmen Basketball — 12.8 PPG | 2.8 RPG | 1.8 SPG | 2.5 3PM

13U / 7th Grade Silver

Champion: Sports Academy

Championship: Sports Academy 69, TQ Elite 36

MVP: Gracen Singletary | Sports Academy

15.4 PPG | 4.4 RPG | 2.0 APG | 1.4 SPG

All-Tournament Team

Abran Jhervis Grecia | SD Legacy Crown — 17.0 PPG | 9.0 RPG | 2.3 APG | 1.3 SPG
Asher Crawford | Magic Elite — 10.8 PPG | 5.0 RPG | 1.0 APG | 1.3 SPG
Nicolas Shum-Walton | Sports Academy — 12.6 PPG | 5.6 RPG | 1.0 APG | 1.4 SPG
Zyrie Ross | TQ Elite — 16.6 PPG | 2.4 RPG | 1.6 APG | 2.6 3PM

13U / 7th Grade Bronze

Champion: Coastal Elite

Championship: Coastal Elite 34, Team Grit 23

MVP: Kinry Carrillo | Coastal Elite

14.0 PPG | 4.3 RPG | 3.0 APG | 3.3 SPG

All-Tournament Team

Emerzon Jr Feniquito | Go Off Hoops — 8.3 PPG | 5.5 RPG
Emma McCarthy | Team Grit — 14.5 PPG | 6.3 RPG | 1.3 SPG
Ethan Blackburn | Coastal Elite — 10.5 PPG | 2.5 RPG | 1.8 APG | 1.5 SPG
Hendrix Rizk | Newport Waves Blue — 9.8 PPG | 2.3 RPG | 1.5 APG | 1.8 SPG

13U / 7th Grade Copper

Champion: HB Baller4Life

Championship: HB Baller4Life 46, Ironmen 34

MVP: Enzo Castro | HB Baller4Life

10.5 PPG | 5.5 RPG | 0.8 BPG

All-Tournament Team

Cody Lam | OC Heat — 11.3 PPG | 4.0 RPG | 1.7 APG | 2.7 3PM
Keven Manawadu | GG Hawk Hoops Orange — 10.7 PPG | 4.0 RPG
Lewyn Hawari | Wolfpack Basketball — 8.3 PPG
Taiyo Karst | Ironmen Basketball — 18.3 PPG | 5.5 RPG | 2.5 APG | 1.5 SPG | 1.0 BPG | 2.5 3PM

12U / 6th Grade Silver

Champion: We R 1

Championship: We R 1 67, Magic Elite Black 36

MVP: Stephen Vo | We R 1

11.6 PPG | 2.4 APG | 2.0 SPG | 1.2 3PM

All-Tournament Team

James Jenkins | Starting 5 — 13.5 PPG | 3.3 RPG | 1.3 APG | 1.8 SPG
Kai Fudge | Left Coast 11U National — 12.3 PPG | 5.5 RPG | 1.3 APG | 3.0 SPG
Tommy Lee | NLBC Black — 10.3 PPG | 1.0 APG | 1.0 SPG | 2.3 3PM
Tristan Qiu | Magic Elite Black — 10.2 PPG | 8.6 RPG

12U / 6th Grade Bronze

Champion: Go Off Hoops

Championship: Go Off Hoops 48, Yorba Linda Black 42

MVP: Kayden Umali | Go Off Hoops

19.6 PPG | 2.2 RPG | 1.8 SPG | 1.0 3PM

All-Tournament Team

12U / 6th Grade Copper

Champion: GG Hawk Hoops Jr 3SSB 11U

Championship: GG Hawk Hoops Jr 3SSB 11U 57, West Coast Tigers Supreme 21

MVP: Jaiden Sanders | GG Hawk Hoops Jr 3SSB 11U

8.3 PPG | 3.0 RPG

All-Tournament Team

Cameron T Brown | GG Hawk Hoops Jr 3SSB 11U — 9.0 PPG | 2.5 RPG | 1.5 APG | 3.8 SPG
Jayen Puri | Magic Elite Blue — 10.5 PPG | 2.3 RPG | 1.5 SPG | 1.5 3PM
Luca De Silva | NLBC Green — 9.0 PPG | 1.8 RPG | 1.3 APG | 1.0 SPG
Sebastian Kamjoo | West Coast Tigers Supreme — 11.3 PPG | 1.8 RPG | 1.3 APG | 2.3 SPG

11U / 5th Grade Bronze/Copper

Champion: Stack Days Marshall

Championship: Stack Days Marshall 48, LA Shake 26

MVP: Camren Fields | Stack Days Marshall

24.0 PPG | 2.8 RPG | 1.8 APG | 3.0 SPG

All-Tournament Team

Caden Vondrak | Sports Academy — 9.8 PPG | 3.0 RPG | 0.5 BPG
Hamilton Hoff | LA Shake — 6.8 PPG | 4.0 RPG | 1.0 SPG | 0.8 BPG
Kai K. Jones | West Coast Tigers Mamba — 11.0 PPG | 1.5 RPG | 1.3 APG | 2.3 SPG
Maxwell Sedigh | Left Coast Legends Breakthrough — 8.0 PPG | 3.1 RPG | 0.9 SPG | 0.4 BPG

10U / 4th Grade Bronze

Champion: West Coast Tigers Mamba

Championship: West Coast Tigers Mamba 37, 5onFive Dynasty 32

MVP: Asher Hanaie | West Coast Tigers Mamba

16.5 PPG | 2.8 RPG | 1.0 APG | 1.0 SPG | 2.0 3PM

All-Tournament Team

Alexander Reyes | We R 1 White — 14.5 PPG | 4.5 RPG | 1.3 SPG
Malakai Sparling | 5onFive Dynasty — 11.0 PPG | 2.0 RPG | 2.8 SPG | 1.0 3PM
Noah Ilao Manalac | Go Off Hoops — 13.3 PPG | 5.8 RPG | 2.8 APG | 2.8 SPG
Tyler D Lim | We R 1 Black — 9.5 PPG | 5.8 RPG | 0.8 SPG

10U / 4th Grade Copper

Champion: GG Hawk Hoops Orange

Championship: GG Hawk Hoops Orange 28, Magic Elite 22

MVP: Elliott Huynh | GG Hawk Hoops

11.5 PPG | 2.5 RPG | 2.0 APG | 5.3 SPG

All-Tournament Team

Jacob Sternberg | West Coast Tigers Mamba 9U — 10.7 PPG | 4.0 RPG | 2.0 SPG | 1.7 BPG
Landon Lieu | Magic Elite — 13.0 PPG | 2.3 RPG | 1.3 APG | 1.0 SPG
Marten Khoury | Magic Elite Irvine — 12.8 PPG | 8.0 RPG | 2.3 APG | 3.0 SPG
Wilbert King III | GG Hawk Hoops — 10.0 PPG | 5.5 RPG | 2.0 APG | 2.0 SPG

15U / 16U Division

Champion: HoopRight George (NorCal)

Championship: HoopRight George 57, Ironmen Basketball 32

HoopRight George completed its weekend with a convincing championship performance, defeating Ironmen Basketball 57-32 to capture the 15U/16U title.

MVP: Hari Patel | HoopRight George

12.0 PPG | 7.5 RPG | 2.5 APG | 1.5 SPG | 1.0 BPG

Patel put together an impressive all-around weekend for the champions, contributing as a scorer, rebounder and facilitator while also making an impact defensively.

All-Tournament Team

Darren Huynh | Ironmen Basketball — 14.8 PPG | 3.5 RPG | 2.5 APG | 1.0 SPG | 2.3 3PM
Deandre Wrice Jr. | Take Kontrol Elite — 12.0 PPG | 3.0 RPG | 1.3 SPG
Finn Stoelzing | JSK 16U — 12.3 PPG | 3.3 RPG | 1.7 APG | 1.3 3PM
Truman Harrington | Stack Days 15U Lak — 15.0 PPG | 6.5 RPG | 1.8 SPG | 0.5 BPG

17U Division

Champion: Anaheim Select Blue 17U

Runner-Up: HB Baller4Life

MVP: Jace Johnson | Anaheim Select 17U

20.5 PPG | 4.0 RPG | 1.5 APG | 3.5 SPG

Johnson delivered one of the strongest individual performances in the high school divisions, averaging 20.5 points while making a significant impact defensively with 3.5 steals per game. His combination of scoring production and defensive activity helped lead Anaheim Select to the 17U championship.

All-Tournament Team

Alexander “Sasha” Peterson | HB Baller4Life — 12.5 PPG | 1.5 RPG | 2.0 APG | 3.5 3PM
Brandon Webb | JSK 17U — 9.5 PPG | 7.0 RPG | 0.5 BPG
Dylan Swanson | HB Baller4Life — 19.0 PPG | 2.0 SPG | 2.5 3PM
Michael Parks-Lee | Anaheim Select 17U — 12.0 PPG | 7.5 RPG | 1.0 APG | 1.0 SPG