NCAA Alumni

Jordan Pope stays at Texas

Grind Session Spotlight: Jordan Pope — From Prolific Prep to the Big Stage in Texas Guard Jordan Pope, a Prolific Prep/Grind Session alum , has elected to return to Texas for his senior year under new head coach Sean Miller. As a junior, Pope averaged around 11.0 points per game and had standout...

Peterson is at Kansas

Darryn Peterson Officially Enrolls at Kansas: Grind Session Champion and Future NBA Star Joins Bill Self’s Jayhawks LAWRENCE, KANSAS — One of the most decorated high school players in the nation and a Grind Session legend has officially touched down in Jayhawk country. Darryn Peterson, the No. 2...

From South Sudan to the NBL Champion: The Incredible Journey of Kuany Kuany

The journey of Kuany Kuany is a story of perseverance, family, and the transformative power of basketball. Born in war-torn South Sudan and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Kuany’s path to professional basketball wasn’t paved with ease—but through resilience and the support of a loving host family...

Oregon Ducks Edge Alabama 83-81 at Inaugural Players ERA Festival

In a thrilling championship game at the first-ever Players ERA Festival, the Oregon Ducks clinched a nail-biting 83-81 victory over Alabama, highlighted by a game-winning put back dunk from former Prolific Prep standout Nate Bittle. The festival, held in Las Vegas, featured six alumni from The Grind...

Derrion Reid Wins Gold with Team USA

Derrion Reid Shines on International Stage and Continues Success in College Basketball Derrion Reid, a standout player from Prolific Prep and the Grind Session, has reached new heights, both on the national and international stages. The Augusta, Georgia native recently earned a gold medal with the...