Owensboro, Kentucky — Prolific Prep claimed the 2026 Grind Session World Championship title, holding off fellow Florida program Southeastern Prep 68-62 in a hard-fought men's final at Owensboro Sportscenter.
Can you say four in a row?
Prolific Prep can. Player of the game for the championship was Alex Smith of Prolific Prep.
Prolific Prep got balanced contributions up and down the roster. Caleb Holt and Davion Adkins each dropped 16 points to pace the offense, with Adkins adding 6 rebounds and 2 steals. Alex Smith chipped in 15 points, while Bruce Branch III was a force on the glass with a dominant 13-rebound performance to go along with 11 points. Nasir Anderson ran the show with 4 assists and 6 rebounds, and his defense drew praise throughout the game.
Southeastern Prep was led by Beckham Black, who finished with 16 points and 11 assists, putting his playmaking on full display. CJ Rosser Jr. added 14 points and 6 rebounds, and Jaxon Richardson contributed 9 points and 6 boards. Toni Bryant and Obinna Ekezie Jr. each hauled in 9 and 7 rebounds respectively to keep the Falcons competitive on the glass.
In the end, Prolific Prep's balanced attack was too much to overcome, and they walked away as champions.
