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 some of the best teams from the United States and Canada. Teams 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. Select 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 The Grind Session YouTube, as well as at in-person showcases hosted at various venues across the country.

Conference Standings 2025/26
Academy of Central Florida

Academy of Central Florida (FL) [M]

Academy of Central Florida (FL) [M]
Anthem Prep (UT)

Anthem Prep (UT) [M]

Anthem Prep (UT) [M]
Austin Prep (TX)

Austin Prep (TX) [M]

Austin Prep (TX) [M]
Balboa School FL

Balboa School (FL) [M]

Balboa School (FL) [M]
BVA Rattlers (AZ)

BV Academy (AZ) [M]

BV Academy (AZ) [M]
CATS Academy (MA)

CATS Academy (MA) [M]

CATS Academy (MA) [M]
Clinton Grace Christian (MD)

Clinton Grace Christian (MD) [M]

Clinton Grace Christian (MD) [M]
CODE Academy Cougars

CODE Academy (CAN) [M]

CODE Academy (CAN) [M]
Combine Academy (NC)

Combine Academy (NC) [M]

Combine Academy (NC) [M]
DME Sports Academy

DME Academy (FL) [M]

DME Academy (FL) [M]
Expression Prep (WV)

Expression Prep (WV) [M]

Expression Prep (WV) [M]
Ft. Erie-2025

Fort Erie (CAN) [M]

Fort Erie (CAN) [M]
gillion basketball academy

Gillion Academy (VA) [M]

Gillion Academy (VA) [M]
LaCore Elite Academy (TX)

LaCore Elite Academy (TX) [M]

LaCore Elite Academy (TX) [M]
Link

Link Academy (MO) [M]

Link Academy (MO) [M]
Mt Zion Prep

Mt Zion Prep (MD) [M]

Mt Zion Prep (MD) [M]
OBI National (KY)

OBI National (KY) [M]

OBI National (KY) [M]
Our Saviour Lutheran

Our Saviour Lutheran (NY) [M]

Our Saviour Lutheran (NY) [M]
Prolific Prep CA

Prolific Prep (FL) [M]

Prolific Prep (FL) [M]
Ridley College

Ridley College (CAN) [M]

Ridley College (CAN) [M]
Royal Crown CAN

Royal Crown (CAN) [M]

Royal Crown (CAN) [M]
Sequoia Prep (AZ)

Sequoia Prep (AZ) [M]

Sequoia Prep (AZ) [M]
South Central Prep

South Central Prep (OK) [M]

South Central Prep (OK) [M]
Southeastern Prep (FL)

Southeastern Prep (FL) [M]

Southeastern Prep (FL) [M]
The Star Alliance (ITA)

The Star Alliance (ITA) [M]

The Star Alliance (ITA) [M]
Utah Prep

Utah Prep (UT) [M]

Utah Prep (UT) [M]
Wellington Academy (FL)

Wellington Academy (FL) [M]

Wellington Academy (FL) [M]
Winston Salem Christian NC

Winston Salem Christian (NC) [M]

Winston Salem Christian (NC) [M]
Wisconsin Academy (WI)

Wisconsin Academy (WI) [M]

Wisconsin Academy (WI) [M]
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