NEWS
THE DREAM BECAME REALITY 
On Sunday, April 12, 2026, it wasn’t just Opening Day…
It was a defining moment where a vision turned into reality.
After years of preparation, challenges, and relentless effort, the I Dream of Hoops Basketball League (IDOH) officially tipped off—bringing together passion, energy, and unforgettable basketball moments.
In the days leading up, there were still questions:
Would enough players show up?
Would everything be ready?
Would this vision truly come together?
But as players arrived, families filled the stands, and the gym came alive…
Everything changed.
The court filled with energy The crowd brought the noise And the competition spoke for itself
The moment the ball went up for the first jump…
The doubt disappeared. The dream had begun.
Opening Day Highlights:
- Chris Levine delivered under pressure with game-winning free throws with just 0.7 seconds remaining
- Brandon Hernandez hit a clutch three-pointer to tie the game
- Terrico Sims made a major impact on both ends of the floor
- Mike Griffin led all scorers with an outstanding performance
The games were competitive, the atmosphere electric, and the sportsmanship undeniable.
Scoring Leaders:
- Mike Griffin — 29 points
- Chris Levine — 24 points
- Terrico Sims — 21 points
- Brandon Hernandez — 17 points
- Gabe Welch — 17 points
What This Day Meant
Opening Day wasn’t perfect—but it was powerful.
It proved that this league is more than just an idea… it’s something real.
This league is here to stay.
What’s Next?
Next Game Day: Sunday, April 19 Opening Day was only the beginning…
Legacy Stays Perfect — Week 2 Delivers Pure Hoops Drama
Week 2 brought the HEAT in the Dream of Hoops League!
Team Legacy stays perfect and proves why they’re the team to beat 
Big win over the Griffins 105-98 Clutch game-winner by Gabe “Ant” Welch lifts Blacktop Ballers 84-82!
Electric atmosphere, intense finishes, and rivalries heating up every game 
This season is just getting started… who’s stopping Legacy? 
Next Game Day: Sunday, April 26
Tip-off: 2:00 PM
Don’t miss it — we’re building more than a league… we’re building a movement 
Scoring Champ Track
| week 1 | week 2 | week 3 | week 4 | week 5 | week 6 | week 7 | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chris |
Levine |
24 |
29 |
20 |
26 |
33 |
|
|
|
132 |
|
Chris |
Mack |
DNP |
DNP |
DNP |
33 |
3 |
|
|
|
36 |
|
Elijah |
Standifer |
0 |
19 |
11 |
DNP |
11 |
|
|
|
41 |
|
Demitrius |
Carter-Lewis |
DNP |
DNP |
DNP |
DNP |
12 |
|
|
|
12 |
|
Gabriel (Ant) |
Welch |
17 |
24 |
18 |
14 |
DNP |
|
|
|
73 |
|
Gibran |
Moreno |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
|
|
11 |
|
Broc |
Allen |
DNP |
29 |
17 |
15 |
28 |
|
|
|
89 |
|
Bobby |
Clemons |
10 |
2 |
8 |
23 |
DNP |
|
|
|
43 |
|
Tom |
Prey |
17 |
DNP |
8 |
9 |
13 |
|
|
|
34 |
|
Joseph |
Lopez |
0 |
DNP |
DNP |
0 |
22 |
|
|
|
22 |
|
Isaiah (Slasher) |
Newman |
8 |
7 |
0 |
5 |
19 |
|
|
|
39 |
|
Aythan |
Villalobos |
DNP |
12 |
2 |
0 |
DNP |
|
|
|
14 |
|
Terrico |
Sims |
21 |
22 |
DNP |
DNP |
2 |
|
|
|
45 |
|
Anthony |
Dunchus |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
DNP |
|
|
|
3 |
|
Antonio |
Ortiz |
0 |
DNP |
DNP |
DNP |
DNP |
|
|
|
0 |
|
Brandon |
Hernandez |
17 |
11 |
7 |
0 |
DNP |
|
|
|
35 |
|
Nick |
Bullington |
9 |
21 |
23 |
DNP |
7 |
|
|
|
60 |
|
Dejon |
Bryant |
10 |
13 |
26 |
25 |
37 |
|
|
|
111 |
|
Mike |
Griffin |
29 |
21 |
23 |
22 |
15 |
|
|
|
110 |
|
Jayson |
Corbin |
7 |
2 |
DNP |
0 |
DNP |
|
|
|
9 |
|
Jayden |
Crawford |
DNP |
26 |
36 |
47 |
DNP |
|
|
|
109 |
|
Tre |
Polk |
19 |
DNP |
14 |
21 |
19 |
|
|
|
73 |
|
Anthony |
|
DNP |
38 |
46 |
DNP |
20 |
|
|
|
104 |
|
Fernando |
Vizcaino “Hustle” |
DNP |
DNP |
28 |
24 |
DNP |
|
|
|
52 |
|
Jose |
Alvizo |
24 |
DNP |
15 |
DNP |
13 |
|
|
|
52 |
|
Jalen |
Doby |
DNP |
DNP |
17 |
27 |
DNP |
|
|
|
44 |
MVP Tracker
| week 1 | week 2 | week 3 | week 4 | week 5 | week 6 | week 7 | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chris |
Levine |
24 |
29 |
20 |
26 |
0 |
|
|
|
99 |
|
Chris |
Mack |
DNP |
DNP |
DNP |
0 |
3 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
Elijah |
Standifer |
0 |
19 |
11 |
DNP |
0 |
|
|
|
30 |
|
Demitrius |
Carter-Lewis |
DNP |
DNP |
DNP |
DNP |
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
Gabriel (Ant) |
Welch |
0 |
24 |
0 |
0 |
DNP |
|
|
|
24 |
|
Gibran |
Moreno |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
|
|
|
9 |
|
Broc |
Allen |
DNP |
0 |
0 |
0 |
28 |
|
|
|
28 |
|
Bobby |
Clemons |
0 |
2 |
0 |
23 |
DNP |
|
|
|
25 |
|
Tom |
Prey |
0 |
DNP |
0 |
0 |
13 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
Joseph |
Lopez |
0 |
DNP |
DNP |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
Isaiah (Slasher) |
Newman |
0 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
7 |
|
Aythan |
Villalobos |
DNP |
12 |
0 |
0 |
DNP |
|
|
|
12 |
|
Terrico |
Sims |
21 |
22 |
DNP |
DNP |
0 |
|
|
|
43 |
|
Anthony |
Dunchus |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
DNP |
|
|
|
0 |
|
Antonio |
Ortiz |
0 |
DNP |
DNP |
DNP |
DNP |
|
|
|
0 |
|
Brandon |
Hernandez |
0 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
DNP |
|
|
|
11 |
|
Nick |
Bullington |
9 |
21 |
23 |
DNP |
0 |
|
|
|
53 |
|
Dejon |
Bryant |
10 |
13 |
26 |
25 |
0 |
|
|
|
74 |
|
Mike |
Griffin |
0 |
0 |
23 |
22 |
15 |
|
|
|
60 |
|
Jayson |
Corbin |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
DNP |
|
|
|
2 |
|
Jayden |
Crawford |
DNP |
26 |
0 |
0 |
DNP |
|
|
|
26 |
|
Tre |
Polk |
0 |
0 |
14 |
21 |
19 |
|
|
|
54 |
|
Anthony |
|
0 |
0 |
46 |
DNP |
20 |
|
|
|
66 |
|
Jose |
Alvizo |
0 |
0 |
15 |
DNP |
13 |
|
|
|
28 |
|
Jalen |
Doby |
DNP |
0 |
0 |
0 |
29 |
|
|
|
29 |
|
Fernando |
Vizcaino “Hustle” |
DNP |
DNP |
28 |
24 |
DNP |
|
|
|
52 |
Week 3 Recap | I Dream of Hoops Basketball League
Week 3 was on another level… intensity, big performances, and history being made right in front of us 
Team Griffins came out with something to prove and delivered a dominant performance, taking down Blacktop Ballers 106-87. From back-and-forth action early to a powerful second-half takeover, the Griffins showed heart, energy, and control when it mattered most. This was more than a win… it was a statement.
On the other side, Team Legacy continues to show why they’re the standard of this league. In a commanding performance, they defeated Team Wolverines 110-62 — the largest margin of victory in league history Every player stepped up, every moment was controlled, and the chemistry was undeniable. A complete team win that keeps Legacy undefeated at 3-0.
Huge shoutout to all players, fans, and supporters — the growth is REAL. Packed crowds, loud energy, and a community that’s building something special together. This is bigger than basketball… this is a movement.
Current Standings:
Team Legacy (3-0)
Team Griffins (1-2)
Team Blacktop Ballers (1-2)
Team Wolverines (1-2)
Next Game Day: Sunday, May 3
Don’t miss the action as rivalries continue to grow and the competition gets even tougher.
We’re not just playing games… we’re building a legacy.
Week 4 Recap — Legacy Stays Perfect, Griffins Win Instant Classic
🏀📰 WEEK 4 NEWSLETTER IS HERE! 📰🏀
Another unforgettable Sunday in the and the energy keeps getting bigger every single week. 🔥
💥 Team Legacy remains UNDEFEATED after a dominant 100-71 performance over Blacktop Ballers, improving to 4-0 on the season.
⚡ Team Griffins survived an instant classic against Wolverines with a thrilling 100-99 victory in one of the BEST games we’ve seen all year!
Week 4 gave us:
✅ High-level competition
✅ Big-time performances
✅ League-high scoring
✅ Clutch moments
✅ Packed gym energy
✅ A community that keeps growing every week ❤️
🏆 WEEK 4 HONORS
⭐ Player of the Week — Jayden Crawford (47 PTS)
⭐ Clutch Performer — Mike Griffin
⭐ Breakout Performance — Chris Mack
⭐ Warrior Award — Jalen Doby-Clark
⭐ Consistency Award — Chris Levine
📅 IMPORTANT LEAGUE UPDATE:
There will be NO games on Mother’s Day (May 10). League action returns Sunday, May 17 with a HUGE matchup:
🔥 #1 Team Legacy vs #2 Team Griffins 🔥
This is more than basketball.
This is community.
This is culture.
THIS IS A MOVEMENT. 💯
🎥 Stay connected for highlights, photos, player features, and full game coverage.
📲 Follow, share, and support the movement!
Week 5 Recap | I Dream of Hoops Basketball League
Week 5 of the I Dream of Hoops Basketball League delivered one of the most intense and unforgettable matchups of the season so far. What started as a dominant performance quickly turned into a statement game that proved this league is only getting more competitive every week.
The headline story of the night: Team Griffins handed Team Legacy their first loss of the season in a dramatic overtime thriller, winning 101–98.
Team Griffins came out with relentless energy, building an early lead that stretched to nearly 25 points. Their pace, execution, and confidence made it seem like they were in complete control. However, Team Legacy showed exactly why they’ve been one of the top teams in the league.
Refusing to back down, Legacy mounted an incredible comeback. Possession by possession, they chipped away at the deficit, eventually taking the lead late in the game with under two minutes remaining. The intensity inside the gym reached another level as both teams battled on every play.
When it mattered most, Griffins stayed composed. They forced overtime and delivered in clutch moments, making key plays on both ends of the floor to close out the game and secure a huge 101–98 victory.
This game wasn’t just about the final score — it was a statement:
The undefeated streak is over. The message is loud. This league just got real.
Game 2 Recap – Wolverines vs Blacktop Ballers
In the second matchup of the night, the Wolverines showcased a strong and disciplined performance, defeating the Blacktop Ballers 92–81.
The Wolverines controlled the game from start to finish, building an early double-digit lead and maintaining it throughout. Their balance on offense and defensive execution proved too much to handle.
Despite the loss, Blacktop Ballers showed heart and resilience, continuing to fight and compete until the final buzzer. Their effort highlights the competitive spirit that defines the league.
Current Standings Update
After Week 5, the standings continue to shift:
- Team Legacy remains at the top despite their first loss (4–1)
- Team Griffins move up with momentum (3–2)
- Team Wolverines continue building confidence (2–3)
- Blacktop Ballers look to bounce back (1–4)
Looking Ahead
The league is heating up as we head into the next game day. Every possession, every game, and every moment now carries more weight as teams fight for position and pride.
Next Game Day: Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Doors Open: 1:30 PM
- First Game: 2:00 PM
Matchups:
- Team Legacy vs Wolverines
- Team Griffins vs Blacktop Ballers
More Than a League — A Movement
I Dream of Hoops continues to represent the heart of basketball culture in South Phoenix. This is more than competition — it’s about community, passion, and giving hoopers a platform to shine.
From highlight plays to intense rivalries, Week 5 reminded everyone why we play the game.
This is our movement. We dream. We compete. We rise.
