Darryn Peterson

Darryn Peterson dunks for Prolific

Darryn Peterson dunks for Prolific Prep

Vitals
6'5"
Point Guard
HS Team
Prolific Prep CA
NCAA
Kansas Jayhawks
Career History

2023-2024    Huntington Expression Prep
2024-2025    Prolific Prep
2025-             Kansas Jayhawks

Career Highlights
  • 2025 Naismith High School Player of the Year
  • 2025 McDonald's All-American
  • 2025 McDonald's All-American Co-MVP
  • 2025 Jordan Brand Classic
  • 2025 Grind Session World Champion
  • 2025 Grind Session MVP
  • 2025 Grind Session All-Star
  • 2025 All-Grind Session
  • 2025 Grind Session Offensive Player of the Year
  • 2023 FIBA U16 Americas
NIL Deals
In November 2023, Peterson became the first high school athlete to sign an NIL deal with Adidas. A few weeks later, he signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Fanatics, becoming the youngest athlete to sign a deal with a trading card company.
Recruiting
Peterson received his first offers from St. John's and Xavier when he was still in the eighth grade. By his senior year of high school, he received over 30 Division I scholarship offers. On November 1, 2024, Peterson committed to playing college basketball at Kansas, choosing the Jayhawks over finalists Kansas State, Ohio State, and USC.
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Prolific Prep (CA) vs Columbus (FL)

Boca Raton Florida

Prolific Prep vs. Columbus: Elite Showdown at Florida Atlantic University

Basketball fans, mark your calendars! On November 19th at 7:30 PM, two high school basketball powerhouses clash in a marquee matchup at Florida Atlantic University. Prolific Prep, the #11-ranked team by Sports Illustrated, takes on Columbus High School from Miami, the current #1 team in the nation. This game promises to be one of the highlights of the season, bringing together star-studded rosters and a rivalry renewed.

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Day 2 Recap: The Grind Session in Toronto

Day two of The Grind Session’s Toronto showcase brought high-level performances, close contests, and standout efforts from some of North America’s top young basketball talents. Here’s a recap of all the action.

Prolific Prep Edges Royal Crown in Day’s Finale

In the highly anticipated closing game of the night, Prolific Prep edged out Canada’s Royal Crown, claiming an 89-81 victory. Prolific Prep’s Darryn Peterson was a dominant force once again, earning his second MVP honor in as many days. Peterson poured in 29 points, adding 7 rebounds, 9 assists, and 3 steals to lead his team. His relentless play energized the Prolific squad and helped them seal the win.

MaxPreps National Top 10

Three Grind Session Teams Named in MaxPreps National Top 10 Preseason Basketball Rankings

Benton Kentucky
Three Grind Session teams will begin the 2024-25 high school boys basketball campaign as early contenders for the national championship, having recently been ranked in the MaxPreps National Preseason Top 10. Defending Grind Session World Champion Prolific Prep starts the season ranked No. 3, with Utah Prep, led by top-ranked senior prospect AJ Dybantsa, just three spots behind at No. 6. Dream City Christian rounds out the top 10.
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Power Conference Team Previews

With the 2024-25 mens’ high school basketball season upon us, teams across the country and Canada, are gearing up for what promises to be a competitive Grind Session campaign. From perennial powerhouses to up-and-coming programs, here’s a look at key storylines and top players.
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.

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