A Sweet Play on the Court
Devan Minouei, once a standout guard at Will C. Wood High School and a Yuba College player, now steers a bright‑colored soft‑serve ice cream truck through the streets of Vacaville, Dixon and Winters. What began as a side hustle has evolved into a daily gathering spot for families and friends who crave both a cool treat and a splash of basketball nostalgia.
The menu reads like a playground of flavor: a build‑your‑own option lets customers choose from vanilla, chocolate or swirl bases, then top them with Oreos, Fruity Pebbles or other crunchy accents. A recent skit that paired the truck’s signature sundae with a quick basketball trick amassed 19.6 million views and 1.6 million likes, turning the brand into a social‑media fixture.
Operating from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays in Vacaville, Wednesdays in Dixon, and Fridays and Sundays in Winters, the truck also hosts a 3‑on‑3 tournament that draws teams from across the region. The event offers a $5,000 prize pool, live dunk contests, and performances by a local marching band, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to community entertainment.
Minouei’s entrepreneurial path started early, with a candy‑selling venture at age 13 and a landscaping business that funded his first vehicle. He later opted against Division II scholarships, deciding instead to pour his energy into Scoop Dreams, a choice that has paid off as the truck now sits at the intersection of sport and sweets.
The road to launch was not smooth; initial shipments arrived with the wrong syrup and the vehicle failed its first inspection, requiring costly repairs before a November 2024 reopening. Those setbacks only sharpened his resolve, and the truck now rolls out each week as a testament to perseverance and community‑first thinking.