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]
BV Academy (AZ) [M]

BV Academy (AZ) [M]

BV Academy (AZ) [M]
DME Sports 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 TX

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]
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Martay Barnes

Player Spotlight — Martay Barnes

Martay Barnes is quickly emerging as one of the most compelling two-sport family success stories to come through The Grind Session. The 6’2” sophomore guard from Melbourne, Florida brings high-level skill, explosive athleticism, and a rapidly evolving floor game to Academy of Central Florida, where he is now playing his second season with the national program.
Toni Bryant and Sara OKeke

Grind Session Review: Atlanta Men Bring the Heat, Daytona Women Bring the Statement

The Grind Session circuit delivered back-to-back showcases packed with rivalry renewal, elite guard play, overwhelming depth, and a national-ranking narrative at center stage. From “wow” moments in Georgia to an emphatic close on the home floor in Florida, the last two Grind Session events proved the heartbeat of the prep-basketball season is louder than ever.
Ryan Hampton

Final Day Recap – Grind Session Atlanta Closes Out with High-Powered Performances

The final day of Grind Session Atlanta delivered a fast-paced slate of games across both the Power and Elevation Conferences, highlighted by strong offensive showings, deep scoring contributions, and a handful of standout individual performances that capped off an exciting weekend of basketball in Georgia.
Toni Bryant

Day 2 Recap — Grind Session Atlanta Delivers Drama, Star Power, and Statement Wins

Day 2 of the Grind Session Atlanta stop brought high-level battles, breakout performances, and one of the wildest finishes of the season. Four Power Conference matchups and two Elevation Conference games kept the action rolling from morning to night, highlighted by elite guard play, dominant rebounding efforts, and a controversial ending that will be talked about for weeks.
Jordan Charles

Grind Session Atlanta: Day 1 Action

The Grind Session circuit tipped off its Atlanta stop on Friday with three high-energy matchups featuring elite prospects, national programs, and plenty of highlight moments. Here’s how the opening day unfolded inside the gym.
Shaedon Sharpe

Alumni Friday: Shaedon Sharpe from Grind Session to the NBA

Few players in modern prep basketball have risen faster—or shined brighter—than Shaedon Sharpe, the Canadian phenom whose Grind Session journey helped propel him from an unranked prospect to a top-10 NBA draft pick. Born May 30, 2003, in London, Ontario, Sharpe’s path from local standout to Portland Trail Blazers star is a story of rapid growth, elite mentorship, and undeniable talent.

Grind Session Georgia

Grind Session Atlanta Preview: Elite Matchups Take Center Stage Before Historic All-Women’s Event in Daytona Beach

The Grind Session returns to the Atlanta area this weekend for the second USA leg of the 2025 circuit, bringing with it a loaded slate of games featuring elite prospects, powerhouse prep programs, and some of the most anticipated individual matchups of the season. All games will be played November 21–23 at Saint Francis High School, the home of this week’s “Top Prospects To Watch.”
Willie Burnett III

Top Prospects to Watch – Grind Session Milton, Georgia Showcase

The Grind Session rolls into Milton, Georgia this week, bringing with it a stacked lineup of elite prospects who continue to shape the national prep basketball landscape. From nationally-ranked scorers to emerging two-way specialists, this year’s field at Saint Francis High School is loaded with high-major talent—much of it already featured across ESPN, On3, 247Sports, and international scouting platforms.
Marcis Ponder

Weekend in Review – Grind Session Florida (Nov. 14–16, 2025 | Boca Raton, FL)

The Grind Session’s first domestic showcase of the 2025–26 season brought three days of high-level matchups, breakout performances, and statement wins to Boca Raton, Florida. With elite men’s and women’s programs on the floor—several with complete rosters for the first time—this weekend had the feel of an early-season proving ground.
DME Academy

Final Day Recap – Grind Session Florida Closes Strong in Boca Raton

The final day of Grind Session Boca Raton featured only three games on the schedule, but the action was packed with intensity, standout individual performances, and a strong showing from Florida programs. Four of the six teams competing on Sunday call Florida home, and the crowd at Boca Raton’s beautiful facility was treated to a fast-moving, high-energy finale.
Toni Bryant

Saturday Showdown in Boca Raton: Grind Session Florida Delivers a Full Slate of High-Level Hoops

Saturday at the Grind Session Florida event brought high-level talent, elite performances, and competitive games from start to finish inside Boca Raton’s packed gym. With six games on the schedule, the action ranged from dominant wins to late-game battles that came down to execution in the closing minutes. Here is your complete day-two recap from the Sunshine State.
Darryn vs AJ

Alumni Friday: Who Was the Real No. 1 High School Player in America in 2025?

Sometimes debates need more than stats — they need moments. And we got one in Atlanta, during a regular-season Grind Session clash between Prolific Prep and Utah Prep Academy. Final score: Prolific Prep 88, Utah Prep Academy 86
Beckham Black drives to the bucket

Grind Session Boca Raton – Day One Recap

Grind Session action returned to the Sunshine State with a full slate of high-energy matchups, rivalry storylines, and standout individual performances.
Weekend Review - Toronto

Weekend in Review – Grind Session Toronto

The Grind Session returned to Toronto's Pan Am Centre in spectacular fashion, featuring three days of elite prep basketball with programs from the United States, Canada, and Italy. With buzzer-beaters, breakout stars, dominant bigs, and elite guard play, the event delivered on every level. Here is the complete weekend recap—now including the top athletes whose performances shaped the Toronto showcase.
SirMister Harriel with the sweet dunk for ABC Prep

Grind Session Toronto – Final Day Recap

The third and final day of Grind Session Toronto delivered a full slate of action—five games showcasing explosive scoring performances, dominant rebounding efforts, and competitive energy from start to finish. Here’s how Championship Sunday unfolded at the Pan Am Centre.
Zion Green drives to the bucket

Grind Session Toronto – Day 2 Recap

Day 2 of Grind Session Toronto delivered another full slate of competitive matchups featuring international programs, rising young stars, and standout individual performances. From wire-to-wire battles to dominant displays on the glass, Saturday’s action showcased why the Grind Session remains one of the premier platforms for prep basketball talent. Here’s a full breakdown from the Pan Am Centre.
Toronto Day 1

Grind Session Toronto Day 1

The opening day of Grind Session Toronto delivered everything fans hoped for — high-level competition, clutch performances, and international flavor inside the Pan Am Centre. Four games highlighted the day, featuring both men’s and women’s matchups showcasing programs from the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
N'famara Dabo

Alumni Friday: N’famara Dabo: From Guinea to the Ivy League

In 2019, a young teenager from Guinea boarded a plane bound for the United States, chasing the dream so many young athletes from around the world dare to imagine — to play high-level basketball, get an education, and build a better future. That teen was N’famara Dabo, known to all who love him simply as “Dabo.”
Grind Session Canada

The Grind Session Heads North: Toronto Hosts Power and Revolution Conference Teams at the Pan American Centre

The Grind Session continues its global expansion this week with its second stop of the 2025–26 season, landing in Toronto, Ontario for a three-day international showcase at the Pan American Centre. Following October’s groundbreaking Bridge of Hoops event in Bassano Del Grappa, Italy, the Grind Session now returns to North America — marking its second event outside the United States this season. Although last week’s scheduled event in Jamaica was canceled due to Hurricane Melissa, the energy around Toronto is stronger than ever as both the men’s and women’s Power Conference take the stage in one of Canada’s premier basketball cities.
Conference Focus

Conference Focus: Grind Session Power, Contenders, and Elevation Conferences Take Center Stage in Toronto and Ridley College Events

The Grind Session’s international momentum continues this week with two major events in Canada, featuring action across all men’s and women’s conferences — the Power, Contenders, Elevation, and Revolution. The premier Power Conference games will take place at the Pan American Centre in Toronto, while the Contenders Conference tips off its inaugural event at Ridley College, marking a massive weekend for prep basketball across North America.
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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