Darius Acuff Jr.

Darius Acuff Jr.

Darius Acuff Jr.

HS Team
IMG Academy
Career History
Player Headlines: Darius Acuff Jr.
Grind Session dominates NBA Draft 2026

Grind Session Dominates NBA Draft 2026

What a remarkable night for the Grind Session and a strong illustration of how influential the circuit has become in elite player development.

In the 2026 NBA Draft, three of the first six selections were former Grind Session players:

#1- AJ Dybantsa, Washington Wizards
#2- Darryn Peterson, Utah Jazz
#6- Mikel Brown Jr., Brooklyn Nets

Dybantsa's selection also gives the Grind Session its third No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick, joining:

Grind Session

Grind Session

Grind Session is the first-ever winter circuit of elite high school basketball events. In past seasons, our teams have played in some of the greatest and most unique cities across the U.S., as well as Canada, the Bahamas, and Puerto Rico. From November to March over 400 action-packed games will be played. Grind Session is more than just great games: it's an opportunity to prepare for the next chapter of your basketball career.

About Us