Power Conference

The Grind Session Power Conference is the premier tier of The Grind Session, an elite winter circuit for top prep and high school basketball programs. This invitation-only division includes 16 of the best teams from the United States and Canada. Teams earn their spots through direct invitations or a single-elimination Power Play-In tournament. Once in, they compete in showcase events across North America from November through March, with results tracked in a national standings table.

The season culminates in a postseason championship run. Power Conference teams first enter the Round of 16 and quarterfinals, which are staged in mid-March, followed by the High School Basketball World Championship later that month. These events draw national scouting attention and have helped launch numerous NCAA and NBA careers. Fans can watch matchups on Tanager Sports TV, as well as at in-person showcases hosted at various high-profile venues.

Academy of Central Florida

Academy of Central Florida (FL) [M]

Academy of Central Florida (FL) [M]
Bella Vista Prep AZ

Bella Vista (AZ) [M]

Bella Vista (AZ) [M]
DME Academy

DME Academy (FL) [M]

DME Academy (FL) [M]
DNA Prep

DNA Prep (CA) [M]

DNA Prep (CA) [M]
Ft. Erie-2025

Fort Erie (CAN) [M]

Fort Erie (CAN) [M]
gillion basketball academy

Gillion Academy (VA) [M]

Gillion Academy (VA) [M]
Hamilton Heights Christian TN

Hamilton Heights (TN) [M]

Hamilton Heights (TN) [M]
Huntington Expression Prep

Huntington Expression Prep (WV) [M]

Huntington Expression Prep (WV) [M]
iSchool of Lewisville

iSchool of Lewisville (TX) [M]

iSchool of Lewisville (TX) [M]
Mt Zion Prep

Mt Zion Prep (MD) [M]

Mt Zion Prep (MD) [M]
Prolific Prep CA

Prolific Prep (FL) [M]

Prolific Prep (FL) [M]
Royal Crown CAN

Royal Crown (CAN) [M]

Royal Crown (CAN) [M]
Southeastern Prep FL

Southeastern Prep (FL) [M]

Southeastern Prep (FL) [M]
The Star Alliance

The Star Alliance (ITA) [M]

The Star Alliance (ITA) [M]
West Oaks FL

West Oaks (FL) [M]

West Oaks (FL) [M]
Winston Salem Christian NC

Winston Salem Christian (NC) [M]

Winston Salem Christian (NC) [M]
Zephyrhills Christian

Zephyrhills Christian (FL) [M]

Zephyrhills Christian (FL) [M]
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Prolific Prep vs Dream City in Championship

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Grind Session

Grind Session

Grind Session is the first-ever winter circuit of elite high school basketball events. In past seasons, our teams have played in some of the greatest and most unique cities across the U.S., as well as Canada, the Bahamas, and Puerto Rico. From November to March over 400 action-packed games will be played. Grind Session is more than just great games: it's an opportunity to prepare for the next chapter of your basketball career.

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