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.
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Grind Session World Championship Final Four Action at Haskell University
The Grind Session World Championship final four action at Haskell University in Lawrence, Kansas, did not disappoint, with thrilling matchups and standout performances setting the stage for Sunday’s championship games.
Grind Session Quarterfinals Wrap-Up: Final Four Set for Lawrence, Kansas
Grind Session Championships: Day 2 Recap
Day two of the Grind Session Championships delivered more intense matchups and standout performances as the teams battled for a spot in the Final Four in Kansas.
Grind Session Championship Tips Off in Salt Lake City
Day 1 Recap from Highland High School
The Grind Session Championship action got underway in Salt Lake City at Highland High School, with three thrilling games setting the stage for an intense tournament. The opening day featured standout individual performances and high-energy matchups, with teams battling for a shot at the title.
Prolific Prep Earns Sixth Straight Bid to Chipotle Nationals
The Grind Sessions Prolific Prep has once again solidified its status among the nation's elite high school basketball programs by securing a spot in the prestigious Chipotle Nationals for the sixth consecutive year. Formerly known as the GEICO Nationals, the National High School Invitational (NHSI) event determines the best high school basketball team in the country. This year's tournament will take place from April 2-5 in Fishers Indiana, marking the 17th edition of the event.
Grind Session Playoffs Set to Tip Off in Salt Lake City
As the Grind Session regular season comes to a close, all eyes turn to Salt Lake City, Utah, where the journey to crown the 2024-25 Grind Session World Champion begins. The quarterfinals and semifinals will take place at Highland High School, setting the stage for a thrilling battle among the nation’s top prep basketball programs.
Grind Session 2025 Final Regular Season Event
Grind Session Star Darryn Peterson Named 2025 Naismith High School Player of the Year
Grind Session star Darryn Peterson of Prolific Prep has been named the 2025 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Boys High School Player of the Year.
The 2025 McDonald’s All-American and Kansas signee beat out Five-Star Plus+ small forward AJ Dybantsa, Five-Star Plus+ power forward Cam Boozer, Five-Star Plus+ SF Nate Ament and five-star point guard Darius Acuff for the illustrious award.
Peterson becomes the first ever Grind Session player to win the award, which began in 1987.
Prolific Prep Shines at Grind Session Event in Napa
The Grind Session made its way to Napa this past weekend, with games held at Napa Valley College from February 28 to March 2. The weekend was all about Prolific Prep, the top-ranked team in the Grind Session Power Conference, standing at an impressive 13-0 record.
AJ Dybantsa Leads Utah Prep to Dominant Weekend at The Grind Session in Philadelphia
Utah Prep put on a show at The Grind Session event in Philadelphia this past weekend, securing two impressive victories behind the stellar play of AJ Dybantsa. Dybantsa, the No. 1 player in the country according to ESPN’s Top 100, was named MVP in both games, leading his team to dominant performances.
The Grind Session Returns to Napa Valley
The Grind Session is set to make its return to Napa Valley for the 20th event of the season, hosted by Prolific Prep. Currently leading the Power Conference with a perfect 13-0 record, Prolific Prep is in pursuit of an unprecedented Grind Session three-peat. Under the leadership of head coach Ryan Bernardi, the team has captured the last two Grind Session championships, and they are in prime position to secure a third consecutive title.
AJ Dybantsa to Headline Three-Day Grind Session Showcase in Philadelphia This Weekend
Philadelphia will be the epicenter of the high school basketball world this weekend when rising hoops superstar AJ Dybantsa headlines a three-day Grind Session showcase at School of the Future (4021 Parkside Avenue) from Friday through Sunday.
Grind Session Washington, D.C. Event
The Grind Session made its way to Washington, D.C., for an intense weekend of high school basketball action at Wise High School. Teams from across the U.S. and Canada battled it out, with standout performances and thrilling finishes marking each day.
Grind Session Recap: Atlanta Showdown Delivers High-Level Hoops
This past weekend, the Grind Session brought top-tier basketball talent to Atlanta for an electrifying three-day event featuring some of the best prep teams in North America. From thrilling comebacks to dominant individual performances, the competition was intense, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. Here's a recap of the standout games and players from the event.
Three Grind Session Stars Tabbed as Naismith High School Player of the Year Semifinalists
Grind Session stars AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Mikel Brown, Jr. have been named three of the 10 semifinalists for the 2025 Naismith Boy’s High School Player of the Year award. They still have a month to make their case for the prestigious award, which will be presented to one winner on March 7, 2025.
Prolific Prep Edges Utah Prep in Thrilling Grind Session Showdown
In what might go down as one of the greatest high school basketball games of all time, Prolific Prep and Utah Prep Academy delivered an unforgettable battle at the Grind Session event in Atlanta. The two powerhouse programs met for the second time this season, and the game came down to a final heroic shot, as Prolific Prep secured a dramatic 88-86 victory.
Exciting Weekend at Duel in the Desert
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.
AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson Go Head-To-Head at Grind Session Showcase in Atlanta This Weekend
Top-ranked class of '25 recruits to lead their teams in marquee matchup of national powerhouses.
Grind Session Duel in the Desert Showcase Returns to Phoenix This Weekend
Darryn Peterson and Prolific Prep headline a field stacked with future college and professional talent.
Some of the country’s best men’s and women’s high school basketball players are set to battle in Phoenix this weekend (January 31 - February 2) when the Grind Session Duel in the Desert showcase returns to the Valley of the Sun.
The three-day event will feature 25 teams from 12 states, 29 games, and an impressive roster of the nation’s Top 30-rated prospects.
Dream City Christian's Dominant Victory over Albuquerque Prep
On the final day of the Crush in the Valley Grind Session event, Dream City Christian showcased their resilience and skill by bouncing back from a Saturday night loss to secure a commanding victory over Albuquerque Prep with a final score of 116-76.
