The UA Future East Coast Winter Showcase, held December 13–14, 2025 at the Alan Horwitz Sixth Man Center (Philadelphia, PA), delivered a competitive weekend of basketball across multiple age divisions. Several programs separated themselves with championship runs, highlighted by Team Thrill JWalk’s dominance across multiple grade levels and VA Havoc’s title performance in 8th Grade DQ.
5th Grade Championship
Team Thrill JWalk 2033 captured the 5th Grade Championship, closing out the weekend with a win over Riverside Hawks in the title game. Riverside advanced after defeating Team Euro earlier in the bracket, setting up a competitive final before Team Thrill JWalk secured the championship.
6th Grade Championship
In the 6th Grade division, Team Thrill JWalk continued its strong showing, earning the championship with a decisive victory over Riverside Hawks – Hackle. The win reinforced Team Thrill’s depth and consistency across age groups.
7th Grade Championships
The 7th Grade divisions featured two champions:
- 7th Grade DQ: Team Thrill DQ claimed the title with a championship win over CGE Extreme Black, finishing the weekend undefeated in bracket play.
- 7th Grade FOX: Team Thrill JWalk added another banner, advancing through a competitive field that included Philly Pride D-Up, DC Blue Devils Royal, and CGE Extreme Red, before winning the championship game.
8th Grade Championships
Championships were split between two standout programs:
- 8th Grade DQ: VA Havoc emerged as champions with a strong performance against DC Blue Devils Navy in the title game.
- 8th Grade FOX: Team Thrill JWalk closed out an impressive weekend by winning the FOX championship, navigating a deep bracket that included NJ Shoreshots National, DC Premier, and Philly Pride D-Up.
Weekend Takeaways
- Team Thrill JWalk was the most consistent program of the event, capturing championships in 5th, 6th, 7th FOX, and 8th FOX divisions.
- VA Havoc made a statement in 8th Grade DQ, showing physicality and discipline throughout bracket play.
- The event once again highlighted the depth of East Coast grassroots basketball, with competitive fields across every age group.
The UA Future platform continues to serve as a proving ground for emerging teams and prospects, and this winter showcase set the tone for what should be a strong spring and summer circuit ahead.
