Arizona AAU 2025 ALL STATE TEAM FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE Logan Pepper – United Skills Academy (State MVP) Xavier Gilkey – United Skills Academy (Championship Game MVP) Brandon Bay – Valley Hoops Myron McGruder Jr. – Madison #1 Nathan Rojvanit – AZ Unity Myles Carter – United Skills Academy Hakeem Earl – Humble Savage Cash Luster – Valley Hoops Luis Hernandez – Madison #1 Dominic Espitia II – AZ Flight SECOND TEAM ALL-STATE Adam Myhre – United Skills Academy Cooper Randleman – Val

Left to Right: Carter, Adam, Myles, Logan, Odell, Xavier FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Xavier Gilkey Named Game MVP as United Skills Academy Wins Arizona AAU State Championship December 17th, 2025 Phoenix, Arizona  — United Skills Academy captured the Arizona AAU State Championship  in dramatic fashion, defeating Valley Hoops  on a buzzer-beating game-winner by Xavier Gilkey , who was named Game MVP  following a clutch championship performance. With the championship on the line in th

Congrats to Coach McGruder and Madison #1 Silver Division Champions Phoenix, Arizona  — Madison #1 delivered a statement performance at the AAU Arizona Holiday Classic , earning the Silver Division Championship  with a hard-fought win over Humble Savage . The Wildcats were led by Luis Hernandez , who poured in 15 points , setting the tone offensively and attacking with confidence throughout the championship game. Myron McGruder Jr.  followed with 9 points , providing steady l

Left to Right: Henry Jointer, Jamison Bauer, Isiah Moody and Hakeem Earl Phoenix, AZ  — The semifinal matchup delivered intensity, shot-making, and momentum swings, as Humble Savage  outlasted WILLTRAINem  behind timely execution and perimeter firepower. For WILLTRAINem, Henry Jointer  set the offensive tone. The shifty guard knocked down the three consistently and kept defenders off balance with his change of pace, creating scoring opportunities within the flow of the offens

Brandon Bay - Class of 2031 At the Arizona Holiday Prep Classic , one name kept echoing through the gym louder with every possession: Brandon Bay . Bay didn’t just show up — he stood on business . The fiery, athletic guard put together a statement weekend built on toughness, confidence, and an unshakable competitive edge. Whether creating his own shot, knocking down the three, or defending with grit, Bay played with a purpose that separated him from the pack. He opened the to

Madison #1 Defeats WillTrainEm to Claim AAU Middle School Girls State Championship Phoenix, Arizona — December 13   Madison #1 Wildcats captured the AAU Middle School Girls State Championship  with a composed, disciplined win over WillTrainEm on Saturday at the Phoenix Convention Center , showcasing poise, balance, and championship-level execution. The Wildcats were led by Vivian Kinsey , who delivered a standout performance to earn Overall MVP and Top Scorer  honors. Amaya M

December 14th SUNDAY SCHEDULE — GOLD & SILVER BRACKETS 9:00 AM Court 1: Silver Semifinal  – #5 Humble Savage vs #8 willTrainem 10:00 AM Court 1: Gold Semifinal  – #1 United Skills Academy vs #4 AZ Flight Court 2: Gold Semifinal  – #2 Valley Hoops vs #3 AZ Unity 11:00 AM Court 1: Madison vs. Winner of Humble Savage/willTrainem 12:00 PM Court 1: Gold Championship

WILL TRAINem vs. Madison #1 Wilcats United Skills Academy Media Release Scottsdale, Arizona December 9th, 2025 The inaugural AAU State Girls Middle School Championship  brings together two premier Phoenix programs for a featured matchup: WILLTRAINem  and the Madison #1 Wildcats . Both programs represent the heart of Phoenix youth basketball and embody the growth, passion, and rising talent shaping girls basketball in Arizona. WILLTRAINem  enters with a fast, competitive st

December 9th, 2025 Scottsdale, AZ — Arizona basketball is stepping into a new era. United Skills Academy proudly announces the launch of the First Annual Arizona Middle School State Championship , an AAU-sanctioned event  that will bring together many of the state’s strongest boys and girls programs to compete for the official title of Middle School State Champion . This year’s field features some of the most competitive and recognizable programs in Arizona. Early confirmati

A breakthrough weekend across 10U, 12U, and 8th Grade divisions This weekend marked a defining moment for United Skills Academy as our program officially stepped into the national spotlight. Across 10U, 12U, and 8th Grade, our athletes showcased grit, discipline, and a rising standard of excellence that reflects the future of who we are becoming. United Skills Academy didn’t just attend a national circuit. We arrived. And we proved that we belong. 10U — A Foundation is Born O

Mesa, Ariz. — United Skills Academy continued its impressive opening weekend in the National MADE Hoops Circuit, earning a 52–37 victory over High Desert Elite in a performance defined by poise, balance, and timely shot-making that lifted the team to its second straight win. United opened the afternoon with a 6–0 run, attacking the basket with composure and setting an early tone. Even as High Desert Elite settled in and countered with a few baskets, USA maintained control thr

December 6th, 2025 Mesa, Ariz. — In a debut performance that reflected both preparation and promise, the United Skills Academy Class of 2030 opened their Winter Circuit campaign with a commanding 67–42 win over NM2 in the National MADE Hoops Circuit. The result, though impressive, was secondary to the way the players carried themselves under first-year head coach Maurice “Moe” Carter and assistant coach Joe Eiland. From the opening whistle, it was the athletes—not the moment—

December 6th, 2025 Mesa, Ariz. —  Maurice “Moe” Carter made his debut as head coach for United Skills Academy in the National MADE Hoops Circuit on Saturday, sharing the wisdom and perspective gained from his time at LSU, the NBA, and abroad. His sideline presence marked not only a coaching debut, but the launch of a comprehensive youth-development model he’s built through the Moe Carter Basketball Academy (MCBA)  and the Leaders, Athletes & Believers Lab Foundation . The deb

AAU ELITE YOUTH SHOWCASE Saturday • December 13th, 2025 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Phoenix Convention Center 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Registration: $75 Includes Official Camp Jersey/Tee CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW Join us for a premier basketball development experience designed for serious young athletes. This one-day showcase delivers high-level instruction, competitive drills, and a true elite environment. ⭐ Showcase / Tournament Format Featuring a High-Level Coaching Team: •

The First Annual Arizona Holiday Classic – Middle School State Basketball Championship ARIZONA HOLIDAY CLASSIC Arizona’s Middle School State Championship Official Event Announcement Welcome to the First-Ever Arizona Holiday Classic! The inaugural Arizona Holiday Classic  is set to become Arizona’s premier holiday basketball tradition. This landmark event brings together top 6th–8th grade boys’ and girls’ middle school teams  for three days of elite competition in downtown Pho

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