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Beckham Black drives to the bucket
Grind Session action returned to the Sunshine State with a full slate of high-energy matchups, rivalry storylines, and standout individual performances.
Obinna Ekezie Jr makes debut for SEPA this weekend in Florida
After two international stops to open the 2025-26 season, the Grind Session returns to U.S. soil for its first domestic showcase of the year at Highlands Christian Academy in beautiful Pompano Beach, Florida. The three-day event will bring together a powerful field of prep programs—both men’s and women’s—featuring elite prospects, international standouts, and several highly anticipated team debuts.
Star Alliance
The first-ever Bridge of Hoops International Basketball Event in Bassano Del Grappa, Italy, came to an exciting close as eight teams from around the world wrapped up four days of competitive, high-level basketball. The event brought together four Grind Session programs from the United States — Prolific Prep (FL), DNA Prep Academy (CA), Academy of Central Florida (FL), and Southeastern Prep Academy (FL)—alongside four international clubs: The Star Alliance (Italy), Olimpia Milano (Italy), BC Dubai (UAE), and BC Zalgiris (Lithuania).
SEPA
The third day of action at the 1st Annual Bridge of Hoops Basketball Invitational in Bassano Del Grappa, Italy, delivered another thrilling slate of international basketball at the Pala Angarano. With four games on the schedule, the day was packed with energy, teamwork, and standout performances from some of the top prep and international programs in the world.
The Bridge of Hoops Invitational
The Grind Session’s 12th season takes a historic leap forward with its first-ever international regular-season event — The Bridge of Hoops Invitational, occurring October 22–25, 2026 and hosted at the beautiful Pala Angarano in Bassano Del Grappa, Italy. Partnering with The Star Alliance, this event represents more than just competition — it’s a milestone moment in connecting basketball cultures across the world.
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This past weekend, Utah Prep Academy's gym hosted the final regular-season event of The Grind Session's 11th season, featuring four thrilling games that set the stage for the upcoming playoffs in Salt Lake City.
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Day 1 – Friday, January 31st Colorado Prep 79, Albuquerque Prep 73 Colorado Prep secured a tough win over Albuquerque Prep, dominating the rebounding battle 58-27. Branden Mason Jr led Colorado Prep with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Caden Miller contributed 16 points and 3 rebounds. Josiah Sanders of...
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The Grind Session in Charlotte North Carolina, showcased another thrilling day of basketball with multiple matchups that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Here’s a recap of the standout games and players from Sunday’s action.
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Day two of the Grind Session Daytona Beach event brought high-intensity basketball, standout performances, and nail-biting finishes. With teams from across North America competing, fans were treated to an action-packed day of elite hoops. Royal Crown Dominates Hamilton Heights In women’s action...
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The final day of the Miami Grind Session event wrapped up with thrilling action on Sunday, as teams from across the country battled it out in both Power and Revolution Conference matchups. Here's a look at the standout performances and key moments: Royal Crown Shines in Dominant Victory Royal Crown...
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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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