Basketballs were buzzing during the second stop of the Grind Session Contenders Conference at AAG in Mesa, Arizona November 21-23, 2025.
The three-day showcase featured 20 teams from Arizona, California, Utah and New Mexico all competing for a spot in the Contenders Conference championship in March.
Owensboro, Kentucky — Saturday night at the Owensboro Sportscenter delivered two compelling matchups as Grind Session programs and national contenders continued their mid-season push. Fans were treated to a dominant performance in the opener and a dramatic comeback battle in the nightcap.
Owensboro, Kentucky — Friday delivered a full day of Grind Session basketball as eight matchups unfolded inside the Owensboro Sportscenter. From ranked national programs and international talent to local high-school showcases, fans were treated to drama, highlight moments, and standout performances.
The opening day of Grind Session Owensboro delivered a full slate of high-level basketball, featuring elite women’s matchups in the afternoon and a trio of nationally ranked men’s games in the evening. From clutch fourth-quarter shot-making to breakout freshman performances, Day 1 set the tone for a massive four-day event filled with ESPN Top-25 talent and future college stars.
The Owensboro Sportscenter is set to light up this weekend as the Grind Session circuit rolls into town for its highly anticipated December event, running from December 4 through December 7. Featuring powerhouse national programs, nationally ranked prospects, and a deep roster of next-level talent, Owensboro once again becomes a destination city for prep basketball excellence.
December 4–7 · Elite Prep Basketball · Kentucky’s Next Big Stage
Basketball fans are counting the hours until The Grind Session rolls into Owensboro, Kentucky, for a four-day showcase loaded with national power, breakout talent, and storylines that stretch from coast to coast—and around the globe.
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.
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.
Championship-week energy carried into Wednesday as Day 3 of the all-women’s Grind Session continued at the DME Academy home court. With Thanksgiving break looming and the season gaining momentum, the morning delivered the final two games of the event.
Day 2 of the first-ever all-women’s Grind Session event delivered drama, star performances, and wire-to-wire competitiveness from start to finish. Five games filled Tuesday’s slate at DME Academy, and each matchup brought its own storylines and standout moments. Here’s how the action unfolded.
Jordan Charles a guard from Bella Vista Prep's BV Academy in Arizona sat down and talked with us in Atlanta about his basketball life and his time playing on the Grind Session.
The Grind Session’s first-ever all-women’s standalone event tipped off in Daytona Beach with six action-packed games featuring some of the top high school programs and individual talents in North America. From defensive battles and breakout scoring displays to dominant performances by nationally ranked teams, Day 1 set the tone for what promises to be a landmark weekend for women’s prep basketball.
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.
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.
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.
