Brandon Bay, Weston Mann Lead MVP Performances at Grassroots 365 Dance in the Desert in Phoenix 📍 Phoenix, Arizona | June 6-7, 2026 Grassroots 365 Dance in the Desert brought together teams from across Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and beyond for a competitive weekend of basketball in Phoenix. Leading the way were Brandon Bay (All AZ), Weston Mann (UH Elite Jr 3SSB), Jonas Minott (Arizona Unity Jr EYBL) and Justin Hinds (Desert Dawgs), who earned MVP honors after helping guide their teams to strong performances throughout the weekend. Recap provided by Scope Scouting 14U (8th Grade Gold/Silver) Championship Result All AZ 57, Team Vegas (NV) 52 MVP Brandon Bay (All AZ) — 12.0 PPG, +99 +/- Bay’s shooting was a major factor in All AZ’s championship run. He consistently created separation off the dribble, got to his spots from beyond the arc, and showed the ability to heat up quickly from deep. In the championship game, he knocked down four three-pointers and finished with 18 points, forcing defenses to adjust to his perimeter threat. He complemented his shooting with aggressive downhill attacks and efficient decision-making throughout the weekend. Outstanding Performers Nathaniel Tabor (Team Vegas) — 15.5 PPG, 3.8 RPG Joe Castro (AZ Flight) — 11.0 PPG CoRiley Tsosie (Rez Elite) — 14.3 PPG, 4.7 RPG Cordae Newsome (Arizona Unity Jr EYBL) — 14.5 PPG, 4.0 RPG CoRiley Tsosie 13U (7th Grade Gold) Championship Result UH Elite Jr 3SSB 52, Hunter’s Elite 41 MVP Weston Mann (UH Elite Jr 3SSB) — 15.5 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 2.0 SPG Outstanding Performers Asher Ford (UH Elite Jr 3SSB) — 10.3 PPG, 1.3 SPG Christian Akinola (Arizona Unity Jr EYBL) — 19.0 PPG Dakari Wilkinson Jr (Hunter’s Elite) — 13.5 PPG, 1.5 SPG Jalen Austin (UH Elite Jr 3SSB) — 14.0 PPG, 4.5 RPG 13U (7th Grade Silver/Bronze) Championship Result Team Vegas (NV) 46, Arizona Unity Black 37 MVP Asa Burns (Team Vegas) — 12.8 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.5 APG, 2.0 SPG Outstanding Performers Crew Bray (UH Elite Black) — 10.3 PPG, 4.7 RPG Julian Akioyame (Team Vegas) — 7.9 PPG, 3.0 RPG Zakai Patterson (Hoop Squad) — 5.3 PPG, 3.0 RPG Zion Davis (Arizona Unity Black) — 12.0 PPG, 2.3 RPG 12U (6th Grade Gold) Championship Result Arizona Unity Jr EYBL 50, Blue Chip Elite 36 MVP Jonas Minott (Arizona Unity Jr EYBL) — 15.8 PPG, 3.0 SPG Minott was highly productive around the basket all weekend. He consistently found ways to score through traffic, pursued rebounds aggressively, and converted second-chance opportunities. Defensively, he was active in passing lanes and turned steals into transition points. His physicality, effort level, and ability to impact multiple areas of the game stood out throughout the event. Outstanding Performers Kaydence Taylor (Blue Chip Elite) — 15.6 PPG, 4.2 RPG Maykon Kinsei-Gishie (Naz Wolfpack) — 14.3 PPG, 5.0 RPG Rashad Mayes Jr (Sizzle Academy) — 14.7 PPG, 4.7 RPG Santana Pierce (Arizona Unity Jr EYBL) — 11.5 PPG, 1.8 APG, 1.8 SPG 12U (6th Grade Silver/Bronze) Championship Result UH Elite Black 70, AZ Legends Brackins 49 MVP Jayden O. Hughes (UH Elite Black) — 25.0 PPG, 6.3 RPG Outstanding Performers Aidan Amini (AZ Legends Brackins) — 14.0 PPG Calin Leonard (AZ Legends Brackins) — 8.5 PPG Drue Butler (AZ Unity Red) — 7.0 PPG Joshua Ambrose (UH Elite Black) — 8.3 PPG, 11.7 RPG 11U (5th Grade) Championship Result Showtime (NM) 44, AZ Legends Irvin 27 MVP DeSean Montgomery (Showtime) — 13.5 PPG, 1.8 APG, 3.3 SPG Outstanding Performers Jaxon Mejia (AZ Legends Gordon) — 16.0 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 4.5 SPG Maurice Gaines (AZ Legends Irvin) — 18.3 PPG Parker Marderosian (Arizona Unity Jr EYBL) — 16.7 PPG Samir Stephenx (Team Vegas) — 10.3 PPG, 5.0 RPG 10U (4th Grade) Championship Result Desert Sol 49, AZ Legends Amini 42 MVP Kaylem Johnson (Desert Sol) — 14.0 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.8 SPG Outstanding Performers Brixton Kleiner (AZ Legends Amini) — 9.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG Jorge Santoyo (Desert Sol) — 17.8 PPG Josh Khaydatov (Quicklife Elite) — 8.7 PPG, 1.3 SPG Zane McFadden (AZ FOE) — 13.3 PPG, 1.0 SPG 9U (3rd Grade) Championship Result Blue Chip Elite 45, AZ FOE 31 MVP Josiah Rawlings (Blue Chip Elite) — 6.0 PPG Outstanding Performers Andre Hardy III (UH Elite 9U Black) — 10.5 PPG, 3.0 RPG Gabriel Harman (AZ FOE) — 10.0 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.3 SPG Kaden Cruz (AZ FOE) — 18.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 2.0 SPG Spencer Shawcroft (Blue Chip Elite) — 7.0 PPG, 2.0 RPG High School Division Championship Result Desert Dawgs 79, The River Basketball Club 63 MVP Justin Hinds (Desert Dawgs) — 16.3 PPG, +59 +/- Outstanding Performers Joshua Uwizeye (Sol Select Yellow) — 15.7 PPG, 3.0 RPG Nick Rosato (Desert Dawgs) — 16.0 PPG, 2.7 3PM Roland Clinton (Change the Narrative) — 15.0 PPG, 2.0 RPG Zavion Lee (The River Basketball Club) — 15.7 PPG, +45 +/-
