The Grind Session returned to Toronto's Pan Am Centre in spectacular fashion, featuring three days of elite prep basketball with programs from the United States, Canada, and Italy. With buzzer-beaters, breakout stars, dominant bigs, and elite guard play, the event delivered on every level. Here is the complete weekend recap—now including the top athletes whose performances shaped the Toronto showcase.
Day 1 – Grind Session Toronto Tips Off with Energy and Elite Play
Game 1: Mt. Zion Prep (USA) 78, Star Alliance (Italy) 69
Mt. Zion opened the event strong behind Jasiah Cannady’s 27 points, Jacob Canton’s 17, and a powerful performance from Zion Green, who added 10 points and showed his trademark athleticism on both ends.
Star Alliance stayed close with Brian Angeletti (18), Riccardo Crestan (15), and Latvian standout Ricards Aizpurs (11).
Game 2: Royal Crown (Canada) 101, iSchool (USA) 71
Royal Crown energized the home crowd, led by Kymani Walters—one of the weekend’s top overall performers—who put up 21 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals. Jacob McGregor (15) added timely scoring as Royal Crown cruised.
Game 3: SEPA (USA) 83, Ft. Erie (Canada) 81
In the first thriller of the weekend, CJ Rosser Jr. hit the game-winning buzzer-beater for SEPA, part of an 18-point, 7-rebound effort. Beckham Black dazzled with 22 points and 12 assists, establishing himself as one of the top point guards of the entire event.
Ft. Erie’s Promis N’Landu delivered 31 points, cementing his place as one of the top Canadian prospects of the weekend.
Game 4 (Women): Royal Crown (Canada) 81, Legion Prep (USA) 72
Royal Crown’s women closed Day 1 behind Chance Berry’s 35 points and Yohana Fami’s double-double. Legion Prep was led by Jacy Abii with 21 points and 11 boards.
Day 2 – Rebounding Dominance, Defensive Grit, and Breakout Performances
Game 1: Star Alliance (Italy) 74, iSchool (USA) 64
Star Alliance controlled the glass behind an incredible showing from Ricards Aizpurs, who scored 21 points. His combination of size, shooting touch, and physicality made him one of the most impressive international players of the weekend.
Game 2: Mt. Zion Prep (USA) def. DNA Prep (USA)
Mt. Zion wrapped up their weekend behind Jacob Canton’s 23, with Zion Green again delivering a powerful game with 19 points and 8 rebounds.
Game 3 (Women): Legion Prep 64, Ft. Erie 51
Legion Prep was carried by Jacy Abii, while Ft. Erie was led by Portia Reisen with 14 points.
Game 4 (Women): Royal Crown 81, Example Academy 73
Royal Crown held strong behind another big game from Chance Berry.
Game 5: SEPA 74, Royal Crown 67
One of the weekend’s most complete team performances came from SEPA, as Beckham Black nearly posted a triple-double: 21 points, 11 assists, 8 rebounds. Marri Wesley added 14 points, 9 rebounds, while CJ Rosser Jr. contributed 11. Royal Crown’s rising star Andy Gemao poured in 17 points, continuing his emergence as one of Canada’s most explosive guards.
Day 3 – Sunday Showcases & Statement Wins
Game 1: Albuquerque Prep 84, Orangeville Prep 69
DJ Smith dominated with 31 points and 10 boards.
Game 2 (Women): Royal Crown 116, Albuquerque Prep 31
Royal Crown’s depth was on full display as five players scored 13 or more.
Game 3 (Women): Ft. Erie 78, Example Academy 61
Ft. Erie’s Amelia Sow delivered a monster double-double (25 & 12).
Game 4: Ft. Erie 65, DNA Prep 45
Ft. Erie’s men delivered a strong team win behind:
- Adam Elaheebucus – 15 points
- Anthony Ponga – 13 points
- TJ St. Louis – 12 points
- Eli Jolin – 10 points, whose toughness and rebounding stood out all weekend
DNA Prep saw Jayden Robinson step up with 7 points, while Shameek Casillas and Ari Kamden scored 10 each.
Game 5: Royal Crown 77, Star Alliance 68
Royal Crown finished strong behind Caleb Zhu’s double-double and smart guard play from McGregor.
Star Alliance’s Brian Angeletti was brilliant again with 22 points, and Ricards Aizpurs (11) continued his consistent production.
⭐ Top Performers of Grind Session Toronto
The athletes who stood above the rest this weekend
SEPA (USA)
- CJ Rosser Jr. – Buzzer-beater hero, elite two-way guard
- Beckham Black – One of the best PGs of the entire event; 22 & 12 + 21/11/8 game
- Marri Wesley – Versatile forward with strong scoring & rebounding
- Jaxon Richardson – High-energy wing, strong two-way presence
Ft. Erie International (Canada)
- Promis N’Landu – 31-point explosion on Day 1; one of Canada’s brightest prospects
- Eli Jolin – Tough, physical forward; strong interior play all weekend
- Deng Ngor – Reliable scorer and rebounder; key interior anchor
- TJ Saint Louis – Dynamic scorer with emerging confidence and poise
DNA Prep (USA)
- Jayden Robinson – Big scoring moments; stepped up when roster was limited
Royal Crown (Canada)
- Andy Gemao – Explosive guard, elite slasher, big-time scorer
- Kymani Walters – One of the top two-way players all weekend; 21/5/4 to open event
Star Alliance (Italy)
- Ricards Aizpurs (Latvia) – Dominant inside-out forward; consistent every game
- Brian Angeletti (Italy) – Skilled, tough, high-IQ scorer; 18 & 22-point games
Mt. Zion Prep (USA)
- Zion Green – Athletic guard with powerful drives and strong rebounding
Final Thoughts
Grind Session Toronto showcased the future of the sport—elite young talent on an international stage. From European power forwards to athletic Canadian wings to American guards with professional ceilings, the weekend was loaded with breakout moments and defining performances.
Next stop
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