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.

  • Brandon Adams

    Utah Splash

  • 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

  • Brian Marso

    Billings Prospects

  • Brian Sitter

    Vegas Elite

  • Bryan Jolly

    Sin City Sauce Boys

  • Carlee Lough

    Colorado Sparks

  • Cody Bunn

    Team Vegas

  • Colin Darfour

    Las Vegas Prospects

  • Dajon Thompson

    Salt Lake Sonics

  • Dalton Nixon

    Utah Gold

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  • Daniel Marquez

    Salt Lake Bandits

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  • Darrius Banks

    Nevada Hard 2 Guard

  • David Fullmer

    Idaho Stars

  • David Matthews

    Colorado Chaos

  • Dedan Thomas

    West Coast Basketball

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  • Derek Griffin

    Hardwood Evolution

  • Gabe Trujillo

    Colorado Hoopsters

  • Harold

    Strikers

  • Hector Marquez

    Salt Lake Bounce

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  • Jalen Moore

    Utah NLB

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  • James Hartsfield

    5280 Athletics

  • James Lynch

    J.L. Hawks

  • James Wroten

    AAC / LV Stars

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  • Jason Icenhower

    Rocky Mountain Elite

  • 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

  • Katie Lutman

    LV Bulldogs

  • Kenzie Newton

    Utah Summitt

  • Landen Cummings

    Utah Legacy

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  • Lynzell Jackson

    Utah Fusion

  • Mack Tarver

    Most Wanted

  • Mark Burton

    BBA 3nD

  • Matt Jolley

    Idaho Prospects

  • Mike Moskowitz

    Colorado Roughriders

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  • Mook Harris

    CM Bulls

  • Nichy Gomez

    Southern Utah Sports Academy

  • Peter Chavez

    Colorado Lightning

  • Pierre French

    Basketball At Its Best Ballers

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  • Randy Perkins

    Colorado Miners

  • Richard Barbanan

    Colorado Magic

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  • Rick Jimenez

    Colorado Titans

  • Ronnie Ross

    Utah Elite

  • Roque Allen

    Utah Valley Prime

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  • Scott Jackson

    Utah Hoops

  • Solomon Black

    N.A.P. Pride

  • Stephen Beseda

    Colorado Rain

  • Steve Black

    Bucked Up Elite Basketball

  • Terry Schriver

    TSBA

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  • Terry Shumpert

    Colorado Lockdown Elite

  • Tim Davis

    Utah Prospects

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  • Tony Standlee

    Mountain West Basketball Academy

  • Trent Bell

    UC Blitz

  • Trey Harris

    PLUTO Basketball

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  • Wil Carter

    Club Utah