Mesa youth makes a positive difference through the founding of the charitable organization called Hoops of Hope. Through the sport of basketball, he has created a community outreach initiative into what is now global in scale. Basketball and community outreach is not new, but this approach to making a difference is unique, global in scope and created right here in Arizona. Today chidlren across the United States are making a positive difference and Austin was the spark that started it all. Junior Hoops of America salutes Austin. Way to go!