Bruce Branch III

Prolific Prep's Bruce Branch III in Italy

Prolific Prep's Bruce Branch III in Italy

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Career History

2025-2026 Prolific Prep, Class of 2026

Player Headlines: Bruce Branch III
Men's Bracket 2025-2026

Men's Bracket 2025-2026

The Grind Session Power Conference Playoffs return to Bowling Green High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky, March 13–15, featuring many of the top prep basketball programs in North America battling for the conference championship.

Leading the field is No. 1 seed Prolific Prep, which enters the tournament attempting to capture its fourth consecutive Power Conference title. The powerhouse program is anchored by McDonald’s All-American seniors Caleb Holt and Bruce Branch III, along with senior Alex Smith and standout junior guard Nasir Anderson.

Caleb Holt #6 on ESPN Top 10 list with the break away dunk for Prolific Prep

Four Grind Session Standouts Selected to 2026 McDonald’s All American Game

Benton Kentucky
Four elite players from the Grind Session circuit have been selected to compete in the prestigious McDonald's All-American Game, further cementing the league’s reputation as a premier platform for top high school basketball talent.
Martay Barnes sets up for a three

Prolific Prep's Holt, Branch and Anderson Headline Champaign Stop

Champaign IL

Champaign, Illinois will sit squarely at the center of the national high school basketball universe next weekend (January 30-February 1) when the Grind Session tips off its latest three-day showcase at Parkland College.

Players to Watch

Champaign Players to Watch

Prolific Prep's six stars lead a full lineup of standouts this weekend as the tournament moves to Champaign. Prolific Prep stars include Caleb Holt, Bruce Branch III, Nasir Anderson, Davion Akins, Alex Smith, and MJ Madison.
Bruce Branch III with the put back dunk for Prolific Prep

Crush in the Valley Basketball Showcase

Napa California
The 10th annual Crush in the Valley Basketball Showcase returns to Napa, CA at Napa Valley College on January 23-25, 2026.  The Crush in the Valley Basketball Showcase is presented by Napa Valley College Athletics and is co-hosted by Salesian College Preparatory HS and NextMax Inc. and will once again be the premier High School basketball event in Northern California.
Caleb Holt

Top Prospects to Watch at Grind Session Christian County

The Grind Session returns to Hopkinsville High School for the Christian County event — a December showcase packed with national prospects, Power Conference contenders, rising underclassmen, and high-level local matchups. Six Power Conference programs anchor the field: Prolific Prep, Academy of Central Florida, Huntington Expression, Hamilton Heights, Winston Salem Christian School, and DNA Prep, with Florida Coastal Prep serving as the lone Elevation Conference representative.
Bruce Branch III leads Prolific Prep in a statement win in Hopkinsville

Prolific Prep Opens Christian County Event with Commanding Win over Florida Coastal Prep

Hopkinsville Kentucky
The Grind Session tipped off its Christian County showcase at Hopkinsville High School on Tuesday night, and Prolific Prep wasted no time sending a message. Behind elite scoring depth and nationally ranked star power, the Florida powerhouse which recently relocated from Napa Valley California rolled past Florida Coastal Prep 92–45 in the opening matchup of the four-day event.
Caleb Roberts

Grind Session Christian County Weekend Recap

Hopkinsville Kentucky

The Grind Session Christian County stop wrapped up a full week of high-level prep basketball in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, as elite programs from across the United States and Canada competed from Tuesday, December 9, through Sunday, December 14. The event featured Power and Elevation Conference matchups, nationally ranked talent, and several statement performances that helped shape the Grind Session landscape heading into the holiday break.

Emmanuel Jamgbadi

Grind Session Owensboro — Friday Recap

Owensboro Kentucky
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.
Amir Anderson

Top Prospects to Watch — Owensboro Showcase

Owensboro Kentucky
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.
Marcis Ponder

Grind Session Owensboro, Kentucky

Owensboro Kentucky
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.
Marcis Ponder

Weekend in Review – Grind Session Florida (Nov. 14–16, 2025 | Boca Raton, FL)

The Grind Session’s first domestic showcase of the 2025–26 season brought three days of high-level matchups, breakout performances, and statement wins to Boca Raton, Florida. With elite men’s and women’s programs on the floor—several with complete rosters for the first time—this weekend had the feel of an early-season proving ground.
Toni Bryant

Saturday Showdown in Boca Raton: Grind Session Florida Delivers a Full Slate of High-Level Hoops

Boca Raton Florida
Saturday at the Grind Session Florida event brought high-level talent, elite performances, and competitive games from start to finish inside Boca Raton’s packed gym. With six games on the schedule, the action ranged from dominant wins to late-game battles that came down to execution in the closing minutes. Here is your complete day-two recap from the Sunshine State.
SEPA

Day 3 Recap: Bridge of Hoops Tournament Heats Up in Bassano Del Grappa, Italy

Bassano del Grappa Italy
The third day of action at the 1st Annual Bridge of Hoops Basketball Invitational in Bassano Del Grappa, Italy, delivered another thrilling slate of international basketball at the Pala Angarano. With four games on the schedule, the day was packed with energy, teamwork, and standout performances from some of the top prep and international programs in the world.
Prolific Prep

Bridge of Hoops Day One: U.S. Teams Shine in Bassano Del Grappa, Italy

Bassano del Grappa Italy
The first full day of action at the inaugural Bridge of Hoops Invitational delivered excitement, competitive energy, and a global blend of basketball styles inside the Pala Angarano in Bassano Del Grappa. Although the event tipped off last night with an opening matchup between Prolific Prep (USA) and the host team The Star Alliance (Italy), today marked the first full slate of international competition featuring programs from the United States, Italy, Lithuania, and Dubai.
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