2026 Top 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 Grassroots Directors shaping the future of basketball in the Mountain 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.

  • Alyssa Pfahler

    Pfahler Hoops

  • Antonio Wesley

    Las Vegas Magic

  • Austin Wardell

    Wardell Elite

  • Brady Boman

    Utah Prospects

  • Brandon Adams

    Utah Splash

  • Brandon Valdez

    24MD Team Daum (CO)

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  • Brei Hofeldt

    Aim Basketball Academy

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  • Brent Wilson

    Utah Stealth

  • Brian Sitter

    Vegas Elite

  • Byron Wilson

    Salt Lake Legends

  • Carlee Lough

    Colorado Sparks

  • Cass Young

    Young Basketball Power

  • Chris Barney

    Team Utah

  • Clint Hordemann

    Idaho Select

  • Corey Council

    Lil Kings

  • Dalton Nixon

    Utah Gold

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  • Daniel Marquez

    Salt Lake Bandits

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  • Darryl Littlefield

    Henderson Bulls

  • Dedan Thomas

    West Coast Basketball

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  • Derv Taylor Jr.

    CO Lil Ballers

  • Evric Gray

    Salt Lake Rebels

  • Garrett Fitts

    Uptempo Basketball

  • Geoff Cotti

    Club V

  • Hector Marquez

    Salt Lake Bounce

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  • Jackson Emery

    Utah Stars

  • Jalen Moore

    Utah NLB

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  • James Wroten

    AAC / LV Stars

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  • Jess Grove

    Idaho Premier

  • Jonathan Tavernari

    Utah Magic

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  • Jordan Mulford

    Salt Lake Hustle

  • Josh Herfel

    Utah Prospects

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  • Kevin Nixon

    Utah Gold

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  • Kevin Shackelford

    UFO Boyz

  • Kristin Koch

    Rocky Mountain Rebound

  • Landon Bowman

    208 Future

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  • Mark Burton

    BBA 3nD

  • Mark VanderMeer

    7070 Elite

  • Marquette Williams

    Colorado United

  • Marty Haws

    Utah Mountain Stars

  • Mike Moskowitz

    Colorado Roughriders

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  • Min Kim

    Utah Drive

  • Morgan Gomez

    Southern Utah Sports Academy

  • Nicole Wenger

    Western Slope Fusion

  • Omar Henry

    Seven Twenty Kingz

  • Peter Chavez

    Colorado Lightning

  • Pierre French

    Basketball At Its Best Ballers

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  • Qi'Sean Rust

    Apex Athletics

  • Richard Barbanan

    Colorado Magic

  • Rick Jimenez

    Colorado Titans

  • Roque Allen

    Flight Basketball Club

  • St. Marks Sanders

    Rev Up All Stars

  • Tim Davis

    Utah Prospects

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  • Tim Granados

    TA Select

  • Troy Zentner

    Utah Mountain Stars

  • Tyler Roberts

    Flight Basketball

  • Tyrell Smith

    Prolific Elite