Just like that, the 2026 grassroots season is over.
For nearly four months, dozens of programs and hundreds of prospects around New England embarked on journeys of different goals – competition, recruitment exposure, development and more. It ended this weekend with the second July live period, which marked the championship finale.
On a national stage, New England grabbed plenty of attention. The Middlesex Magic captured the 17U Hoop Group Showcase League championship down in Pittsburgh, Pa. Individually, all across the country, many prospects impressed in front of college coaches during one of the most important recruiting periods of the year. Several of them shined on major shoe circuits, too.
Here are 13 top performers with New England ties – including regional natives and prep products – from AAU championship weekend.
