Ikenna Alozie of Nigeria has been named the Most Valuable Player of the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Global Camp 2025, held during the NBA All-Star Weekend. The talented young Grind Session star from Dream City Christian High School in Glendale Arizona showcased his skills among 40 of the top high school players from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Oceania, and Europe. He solidified his reputation as one of the elite prospects in his class. Heri Bukinga the 6'11" center from the Grind Session's DME Academy played alongside Ikenna in the event.
The Grind Session made its way to Washington, D.C., for an intense weekend of high school basketball action at Wise High School. Teams from across the U.S. and Canada battled it out, with standout performances and thrilling finishes marking each day.
Dream City Christian junior Emma Slack made history on February 1st, setting a new Grind Session record for three-pointers made in a single game. Playing on her home court in Glendale Arizona, Slack knocked down an astonishing 11 three-pointers, surpassing her own previous record of nine, which she set last season.
At 6'0", junior small forward Mackenzie Buckner is a standout player for Bella Vista Prep's women's basketball team in Arizona. Class of 2026, she also competes with the SW Premier club team in the off season.
Balancing academics, athletics, and motherhood, Buckner exemplifies dedication and resilience. She emphasizes the importance of time management and a strong support system in achieving her goals.
On the court, Buckner is known for her versatility, effectively playing both inside and outside positions. Her leadership and commitment make her a role model for aspiring athletes.
Grind Session stars AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Mikel Brown, Jr. have been named three of the 10 semifinalists for the 2025 Naismith Boy’s High School Player of the Year award. They still have a month to make their case for the prestigious award, which will be presented to one winner on March 7, 2025.
In what might go down as one of the greatest high school basketball games of all time, Prolific Prep and Utah Prep Academy delivered an unforgettable battle at the Grind Session event in Atlanta. The two powerhouse programs met for the second time this season, and the game came down to a final heroic shot, as Prolific Prep secured a dramatic 88-86 victory.
Day 1 – Friday, January 31st
Colorado Prep 79, Albuquerque Prep 73
Colorado Prep secured a tough win over Albuquerque Prep, dominating the rebounding battle 58-27.
Top-ranked class of '25 recruits to lead their teams in marquee matchup of national powerhouses.
The two top-ranked high school basketball players in the 2025 recruiting class – AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson – will be taking center stage in Atlanta this weekend when they go head-to-head in a mid-season showdown of future NBA stars. The Grind Session hoopers play for Utah Prep and Prolific Prep respectively, the No. 8 and No. 7 teams in ESPN’s current national rankings.
Darryn Peterson and Prolific Prep headline a field stacked with future college and professional talent.
Some of the country’s best men’s and women’s high school basketball players are set to battle in Phoenix this weekend (January 31 - February 2) when the Grind Session Duel in the Desert showcase returns to the Valley of the Sun.
The three-day event will feature 25 teams from 12 states, 29 games, and an impressive roster of the nation’s Top 30-rated prospects.
On the final day of the Crush in the Valley Grind Session event, Dream City Christian showcased their resilience and skill by bouncing back from a Saturday night loss to secure a commanding victory over Albuquerque Prep with a final score of 116-76.
Prolific Prep came out Sunday afternoon confident in securing a victory over Rosemary Anderson and chose to sit starters Daryn Peterson and Niko Bundalo. Rosemary Anderson played hard throughout the game but ultimately fell short, losing 81-78 in the final seconds.
In a remarkable turn of events, four exceptional players from the Grind Session have been selected to play in the esteemed McDonald’s All America game this season. The game, which will take place on April 1st at the Barclays Center in New York, will feature Grind Session players AJ Dybantsa, Daryn Peterson, Mikel Brown Jr., and Niko Bundalo, showcasing their talents on a national stage.
The anticipation was palpable as two of the elite teams of the Grind Session, Prolific Prep and Dream City Christian, took to the floor for a highly anticipated power conference game. Fans and scouts alike gathered to witness the showdown at Contra Costa College, where the skill and athleticism on display promised an unforgettable evening of high school basketball.
The excitement was palpable at Contra Costa College tonight as the Crush in the Valley event delivered a thrilling game between Rosemary Anderson and Prolific Prep Green. The standout player of the night was none other than Hunter Carter, who earned the MVP title in the first game of the Grind Session's Crush in the Valley event. Carter's impressive performance, marked by 20 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, and a steal, was instrumental in leading his team to an 85-68 victory over Prolific Prep Green.
