The league runs from August 16th through September 27th, with all games held on Sunday afternoons at the Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club. It is open to boys in grades 1st through 10th.
Hosted by Work With Wilford
Registration costs $95 for early bird and $110 after the early bird deadline.
Grind Now. Shine Later.
The Jr. Grind Session Youth League Challenge will bring ALL of our youth leagues together under one roof, giving players and teams from different cities across Western Kentucky the opportunity to compete against each other! 🏆
We’ll utilize multi-court facilities in each of our league cities, creating an exciting atmosphere where our young athletes can experience new competition, play against different teams, and build new relationships through the game of basketball.
Different cities. Different teams. One Jr. Grind Session family. 🌎🏀
#Owensboro#BowlingGreen#Madisonville#Hopkinsville#Clarksville#OhioCounty
What a remarkable night for the Grind Session and a strong illustration of how influential the circuit has become in elite player development.
In the 2026 NBA Draft, three of the first six selections were former Grind Session players:
#1- AJ Dybantsa, Washington Wizards
#2- Darryn Peterson, Utah Jazz
#6- Mikel Brown Jr., Brooklyn Nets
Dybantsa's selection also gives the Grind Session its third No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick, joining:
Grind Session and Work with Wilford present the Ohio Co Summer Show Me League.
The event is on Thursday, June 11th at the Ohio Co Family Wellness Center.
Boys and girls from third to eighth grades are welcome.
Ohio Co Family Wellness Center
301 Frederica Street
Hartford, KY 42347
Corey Wilford, a native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, is a former collegiate basketball player at Southeast Missouri State University and the founder of Work With Wilford Basketball. What started as a grassroots effort has grown into a network of youth basketball leagues across Western Kentucky.
Now, as the new leader with Junior Grind Session, Corey is focused on expanding the platform globally—creating opportunities for young athletes to compete, develop, and build lifelong relationships through the game of basketball.
Work with Wilford presents the Summer Show Me 3v3 League.
Registration is $75 and includes a jersey. The season runs for 7 weeks starting June 3rd, with 11 games guaranteed plus a single elimination tournament. All games will be on Wednesdays starting at 6:00, held at Kentucky Sports Factory.
Kentucky Sports Factory
839 Midtown Blvd.
Madisonville, KY 42431
Grind Session and Work with Wilford present the Muhlenberg Confidence 3v3 League.
The league begins July 13th and 16th and runs for 6 weeks. Players are guaranteed 11 games plus a single elimination playoff game. It is open to boys and girls in 1st through 10th grade. The cost to register is $65. Register now.
Q: You’re a graduating senior and recently committed to playing college hoops next year at Iona University, what went into that final decision and what was your recruiting experience like?
A: What went into my decision to committing to Iona was the environment. As soon as I stepped on campus it felt right. I also loved the way Coach Geriot and his staff run things at Iona. The Plan they have for you puts you on a path to do great things. Being given the opportunity to come and compete at the Division 1 level is just great.
Q: What are you going to miss most about DME Academy?
Jr. Grind presents the Summer Show Me League, where you compete, develop, and be seen.
We already have 400+ registrations across Western Kentucky, and the league is running in three cities: Bowling Green, Owensboro, and Madisonville. Three cities, one league, endless opportunities.
Here's what you get when you participate: competitive matchups with weekly games and top tier competition, player development focused on skills, confidence, and exposure, and college coach exposure with coaches in attendance at games. This league is about building the future.
One game, One kid, One city
The league is open to all boys and girls in 1st through 10th grade.
This is more than a league. This is a movement.
