Bruce Branch III

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.

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, and DNA Prep, with Florida Coastal Prep serving as the lone Elevation Conference representative.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.