March 2026
The 2026 Grassroots 365 Mayhem in Northern California brought together 88 teams, including several nationally ranked programs.
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14U/2030 Highlights
· 14U Gold Division: Team Touch
· 14U Silver Division: Trust Basketball
· 14U Bronze Division: Lakeshow Boyd
Stock Risers
o MVP: Nick Luppiono (Team Touch)
Nick is one of the most imposing bigs in the 2030 class. He uses his size to demand space and consistently control the offensive and defensive glass. A strong outlet passer who sparks the break, he also runs the floor well to create easy scoring opportunities. Shows excellent touch and footwork around the basket while developing a consistent three-point jumper. Sneakily nimble for his size, he can vary his offensive approach and create mismatches. Defensively, he understands positioning, holds his own on the perimeter against guards, and shows strong timing as a shot blocker, often forcing tough attempts at the rim. Earned MVP honors. Scope Rating: 93.2
o (2031) Cameron O’Neil (We Compete Nation Grizzlies Elite)
Cameron is a lethal shooter with a high release and deep range. He uses shot fakes well to open up a developing midrange game and shows comfort scoring off the catch. A lanky wing with good length and quick feet, he has the tools to become a very impactful defender as he continues to develop. Also shows intriguing feel operating from the pinch post, where his footwork and patience allow him to create scoring opportunities or find teammates. Scope Rating: 87.4
o Donario Simon (We Compete Nation Grizzlies Elite)
Donario is a good-sized wing who can operate both on the perimeter and inside. He is especially effective from the high post, where his passing and scoring ability allow him to create plays for himself and teammates. Shows a silky midrange touch, knocking down several contested jumpers, and uses quick feet defensively to jump passing lanes and apply pressure on the ball. Scope Rating: 77.5
o Jayden Hale (Marin Wildcats)
Jayden is a 6’6 forward with great touch and natural feel for the game. A high-motor, high-energy wing who anchors both ends of the floor, protects the paint, controls the glass, and communicates well defensively. He can step out and knock down the 17-footer, runs the floor hard, and creates easy opportunities for guards with rim runs and dump-down finishes. Has potential to develop into one of the stronger forwards in the 2030 class. Scope Rating: 92.1
o La’Derick Daniels Jr (Team Touch)
La’Derick is a confident floor general who understands how to set the table for his team. He takes smart shots and finishes in traffic at a high level while directing the offense to keep strong flow. Tough to stop when he gets downhill, he shows great feel for where teammates are while slicing through the defense. A very composed guard with the potential to become one of the top NorCal guards in the 2030 class.Scope Rating: 86
o Ross Yuster (Marin Wildcats)
Ross is a poised, high-IQ guard who controls the tempo and keeps his team organized. A knockdown shooter who runs the show and pushes the break, he handles defensive pressure with craft, body control, and smart counters. Despite a smaller frame, his feel and attention to detail allow him to make a big impact on the game. Scope Rating: 78.3
o Logan Leota (Lakeshow Boyd) Marsel Navarrete (Trust Basketball), Michael Naughton (1on1)
13U/2031 Highlights
· 13U Gold Division: #19 Silicon Valley Soldiers
· 13U Silver Division: EMA L.E.A.D.E.R.S Gold
· 13U Bronze Division: EMA L.E.A.D.E.R.S Blue
Stock Risers
o MVP: Damien C Johnson (Silicon Valley Soldiers)
o Miles Jacob Sarao (Bay Area Kidlat)
Miles has an extremely balanced offensive game and can score efficiently at all three levels. He consistently imposes his will in games, doing the little things well that put him in position for putbacks and transition opportunities. He embraces contact and uses his size to finish through fouls and aggressive defensive pressure. Creates matchup problems with his combination of size and skill—too fast and skilled for bigs, too strong and physical for guards. Shows a strong feel for taking what the defense gives him and capitalizes when opportunities appear. A big-game performer who tends to stand out even more as the game tightens. Scope Rating: 78.4
o Andreas Salis (Silicon Valley Soldiers), Harold Thomas III (WeCompete Nation Bears Elite), Jacob Elsner (EMA L.E.A.D.E.R.S Gold), Liam Devega (Team Touch), Trey Olson (EMA L.E.A.D.E.R.S Blue)
12U/2032 Highlights
· 12U Gold Division: #22 Silicon Valley Soldiers
· 12U Silver Division: Just Hoops
· 12U Bronze Division: Ballin’ Since Birth
Stock Risers
o MVP: Zachary Wong (Silicon Valley Soldiers)
o (2033) Donavan Key (Golden State Dubs) and Dylan Key (Golden State Dubs)
The “Splash Brothers” of the Bay Area, Donavan and Dylan Key are two of the most lethal young guards in the region. Both are lanky guards who use their length well defensively, staying active in passing lanes and applying aggressive on-ball pressure. They play with poise and confidence while knocking down shots from well beyond the perimeter with range stretching out to the NBA line. As they continue to develop as playmakers, their feel for the game stands out-often recognizing plays early and creating quality opportunities for shooters and bigs.
Donavan Key Scope Rating: 92 Dylan Key Scope Rating: 90.9
o Caden Moore (Ballin’ Since Birth), Dante Gordon (Paytons Place Elite), Jeremy Bishop (1on) Josiah Rowden (PGE 2033 Norcal), Ryder Orille (Just Hoop)
11U/2033 Highlights
· 11U Gold Division: #16 West Payton’s PlaceElite
Stock Risers
o MVP: Dhruv Vinothshankar (Payton’s Place Elite)
o Isaac Lane (Just Hoop Rise/ Will), Jason Wang (TM Basketball Club), Quincy Frey(Hoop Dreams), Weston Kwok (Norcal United)
10U/2034 Highlights
· 10U Gold Division: #13 1on1
· 10U Silver Division: Lakeshow Okotie
Stock Risers
o MVP: Cruz Hudson (1on1)
o Almoni KelleyRich (We Compete Nation Jr Cubs), Carter Morris (D1 Legacy), Jaxon Rascoe (Vallejo Generals), Josiah Stafford (Just Hoop Rise/ Will), Pierre Okotie(Lakeshow Okotie)
9U/2035 Highlights
· 9U Gold Division: #7 Just Hoop Rise National
Stock Risers
o MVP: Mason Becher (Just Hoop Rise National)
o Arjin Garg (Lakeshow), Brayden King-Lumpkins (Payton’s Place Elite), Jaylen Milstead (Just Hoop Rise National), Julian Logan (Just Hoop Rise National)
HS Division Highlights
· 15U Division: HoopRight
· 16U Division: MVP Magic
· 17U Division: Payton’s Place Elite
Stock Risers
o 15u MVP: Hari Patel (HoopRight)
o 16u MVP: Jason Hernandez (MVP Magic)
o 17u MVP: Raedyn Tibayan (Payton’s Place Elite)
o Brynden Hunte (Just Breathe Elite), Cody Shellito (HoopRight), Dylan Liddell (YBA Aftermath), Jacob Lo (Bay Area Impact Basketball), Jan Miguel Naval (Bay Area Rebels), Jaylen Hammock (Just Breathe Elite), Josiah Hamilton (Lakeshow Crawley), Justin Whitaker (Payton’s Place Elite), Mieron Mengistab (California Storm), Silas Raines (Just Breathe Elite Gold), Willie Gaston (Just Breathe Elite), Yaozeng Huang (TM Basketball Club)