2026 Top 50 AAU / Grassroots Directors in the Mountain West
By: Silver Waves Media
Those included in our list below are considered to be the most impactful and dedicated Boys Grassroots Directors shaping the future of basketball in the West. These leaders are at the forefront of player development, scouting, and team success, helping young athletes reach their full potential. From AAU powerhouses to rising programs, this ranking recognizes those making the biggest impact in grassroots basketball today.
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Brandon Adams
Utah Splash
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Brandon Valdez
24MD Team Daum (CO)
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Brei Hofeldt
Aim Basketball Academy
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Brian Hott
The Valley Basketball
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Brian Lang
The Program
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Brian Marso
Billings Prospects
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Brian Sitter
Vegas Elite
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Bryan Jolly
Sin City Sauce Boys
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Carlee Lough
Colorado Sparks
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Cody Bunn
Team Vegas
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Colin Darfour
Las Vegas Prospects
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Dajon Thompson
Salt Lake Sonics
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Dalton Nixon
Utah Gold
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Daniel Marquez
Salt Lake Bandits
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Darrius Banks
Nevada Hard 2 Guard
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David Fullmer
Idaho Stars
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David Matthews
Colorado Chaos
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Dedan Thomas
West Coast Basketball
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Derek Griffin
Hardwood Evolution
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Gabe Trujillo
Colorado Hoopsters
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Harold
Strikers
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Hector Marquez
Salt Lake Bounce
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Jalen Moore
Utah NLB
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James Hartsfield
5280 Athletics
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James Lynch
J.L. Hawks
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James Wroten
AAC / LV Stars
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Jason Icenhower
Rocky Mountain Elite
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Jeff Brimhall
Cache Valley Elite
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Jonathan Tavernari
Utah Magic
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Josh Herfel
Utah Prospects
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Joshawa Pike
Phenom Factory
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Katie Lutman
LV Bulldogs
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Kenzie Newton
Utah Summitt
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Landen Cummings
Utah Legacy
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Lynzell Jackson
Utah Fusion
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Mack Tarver
Most Wanted
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Mark Burton
BBA 3nD
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Matt Jolley
Idaho Prospects
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Mike Moskwitz
Colorado Roughriders
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Mook Harris
CM Bulls
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Nichy Gomez
Southern Utah Sports Academy
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Peter Chavez
Colorado Lightning
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Pierre French
Basketball At Its Best Ballers
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David Rebanal
Alameda Vipers
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Derek Hersha
APEX Athletix
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Dinos Trigonis
Belmont Shore
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Donelle Wheeler
Team Legacy Basketball
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Donley Minor
All In Elite
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Drew Suggs
Sizzle Academy
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Dreymon Jones
All For One
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Elijah Rodriguez
All In Elite NorCal
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Erik Hood
Team RHJ
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Etop Udo Ema
Compton Magic
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Evric Gray
Salt Lake Rebels
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Fermin Camacho
AZ Storm
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Franklin Johnson
Oly Basketball Academy
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Fred Blue
Chico Avengers (CA)
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Garrett Fitts
Uptempo Basketball Club
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Garrett James
Ironmen Basketball
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Greg Dundon
Elite 24
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Jackie Mattingly
AZ MonStarz
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Jake Green
Portland Reign
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Jamie Nilles
Hooptown Elite
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Jarred Jourdan
Off The Dribble
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Jaylend Jones
Newport Navigators
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Jess Grove
Idaho Premier
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Jess Viscovich
JavStep
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Jimmy Apodaca
South Bay Snipers
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Joe Seals
San Diego Soldiers
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Joey Fuca
Lakeshow
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John Foletta
Ocean City
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John Ortega
AZ Select
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John Russell
AZ Driven
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Johny Quach
Team Quachro
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Jonas Angeles
AZ Flight
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Jordan Mulford
Salt City Hustle Basketball Club
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Julia Allender
Top Flight Elite
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Julius Rogers
Dynasty
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Justin Aluya
Juice County Players
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Justin Reynolds
Montana Rebels
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Justin Richardson
California Storm
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Kamal Yard
Philly Pride
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Kelly Edwards
Local Hoops
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Kendall White
NW Drip
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Kendall White
Oregon Prospects
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Kelvin Potts
Team Arsenal
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Kenny Cabado
ISO Elite
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Kenny Mullins
Factory
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Kevin Nixon
Mountain City Hoops
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Kitch Kitchen
Swish Everything
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Kyle Randall
2 Way Stars / GWB
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Kyli Crooms
OGP / UH Elite
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Lamont Brush
Arizona Gremlins
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Lamont Smith
Lamont Smith Basketball Academy
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Landon Bowman
208 Future (ID)
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Lori Kanaele-Bonner
SMAC
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Lynn Lloyd
Utah Prospects
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Mark Olivier
Oakland Soldiers
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Marco Grijalva
AZ Fire
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Marlowe Wells
FIERCE Basketball
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Martin Camacho
AZ Storm
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Marvin Beckwith
Tucson Spartans
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Matt Durell
Bay City Basketball
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Mason Biddle
Multilevel Basketball
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Michael Angelidis
Global Basketball
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Michael Wirth
3D Hoops
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Mickey Hope
Sacramento Yellow Jackets
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Mike Moore
OC Pride
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Mike Odland
Arizona Grind
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Mike O'Quinn
California Hogs
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Nick Crossan
EBC
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Nick Welch
Cali Gold
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Phil Farmer
Salt Lake Wolves
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Raymond Young
Team Lillard
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Reggie Morris
Team WhyNot
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Richie Fischer
Catch Spokane
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Rick Winter
North Bay Basketball Academy
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Robert Icart
BTI Hoops
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Robert Looper
SoCal Premier
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Robert Valentine
Valentine Elite
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Robtrell Scott
Beach Buckets
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Rodger Farrington
Reach Basketball
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Sarkis Kara
Cali Rebels
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Sean Greene
Hoop Code
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Sean Overton
Team Fly (OR)
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Shadi Kanaan
YBA
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Scott Cornelius
We Gold Basketball
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Scott Martin
All In Elite
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Stacy Dooley
San Diego All-Stars
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Stephon Price
Oakland Soldiers
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Sterling Jones
Players Play
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Steven Jones
Build Your Way Elite
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Tarik James
AZ Select
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Taylor Rohde
Peak Basketball
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Tayon Turner
Beauchamp Elite
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TJ Thomas
Texas Impact
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Tim Davis
Utah Prospects
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Tom Eggers
Friends of Hoop Seattle
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Travis Divita
Creators Basketball
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Turell Huff
Inspired Athletics
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Tyler Ray Amaya
PNW Rain
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Vanessa McClendon
NW Magic
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Victoria Villareal
Idaho Hustle
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Vincent Scott
CDA Basketball
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Vince Hordemann
Idaho Select
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Walter Lee
Valentine Elite
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Will Logan
Just Hoop
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Zac Levine
NorCal Rush