Bellevue, WA – Grassroots 365 closed out its Pacific Northwest basketball season by hosting some of the top ranked teams in the region. With the 8th grade division having closed out its season earlier this summer, the 7th grade division took center stage as it featured seven teams including two ranked in the G365 PNW Top 10 (#4 West Academy and #8 Hard Work Beats Talent). However, it was the team from Yakima, the Young Gunz, who made the biggest overall impression as they went a perfect 5-0 and defeated both ranked teams in the process.

Young Gunz Brandon Lee earned 7th grade MVP honors. The 7th grade All-Tournament team included, Diego Hernandez of Kent Elite, Darrell Gipson of West Academy, Isaiah North of HWBT, and Eli Williams of Snipers.

In the 6th grade division, G365 #8 Young Gunz defeated One Team Soldiers 45-39 in the championship game. The 6th grade MVP, Cameron Draculan led in skill level and the ability to knock down shots from anywhere which became too much for One Team Soldiers to overcome in the championship game. One Team Soldiers played well enough to earn a G365 Top 25 spot when new rankings come out. The 6th grade All-Tournament team included Rico Blassingame of NW Kings, Mikai Daniel of Snipers, Michael Johnson of Team Bradley, and Nick Sanders of One Team Soldiers.

G365 PNW #1 PDX Ballers took home the 5th grade division after defeating Brotherhood by a 12-point margin. PDX Ballers’, Jaydon Schregardusi earned MVP honors. The 5th grade All-Tournament team included, Damari King of Kranken Warriors, Heaven Chea of Team Bradley, Marley Miller Brotherhood, and Malaki Gutierrez Young Gunz.

In the 4th grade division, G365 PNW #9 Game Time pulled off an upset over G365 PNW #5 Young Gunz in the championship game. Game Time’s Chris Grant helped lead his team on a 14-0 run in the last five minutes of the game that sealed the 46-26 championship victory. Game Time will rightfully end their season in the G365 Top 25 and Grant earned MVP honors for his outstanding plays. The 4th grade All-Tournament team included, Jerius Isabella of Kraken Warriors, of Renton Select, Jacob Isip of Seattle Select, and Xavier Castilleja of Young Gunz.

In the 3rd grade division, NW Prodigy defeated Portland Supreme 33-11 to take home the championship and a G365 season ending Top 25 ranking. NW Prodigy’s, Jayden Holyfield earned MVP honors. The 3rd grade All-Tournament team included, Brodie Bruxton of 509 Ballers, Javun Sims of Portland Supreme, Royce Rosinbum of Seattle Select Warriors, and Kevin Ahmann of Young Gunz.