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 Moskowitz
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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Randy Perkins
Colorado Miners
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Richard Barbanan
Colorado Magic
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Rick Jimenez
Colorado Titans
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Ronnie Ross
Utah Elite
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Roque Allen
Utah Valley Prime
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Scott Jackson
Utah Hoops
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Solomon Black
N.A.P. Pride
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Stephen Beseda
Colorado Rain
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Steve Black
Bucked Up Elite Basketball
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Terry Schriver
TSBA
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Terry Shumpert
Colorado Lockdown Elite
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Tim Davis
Utah Prospects
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Tony Standlee
Mountain West Basketball Academy
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Trent Bell
UC Blitz
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Trey Harris
PLUTO Basketball
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Wil Carter
Club Utah