Derrion Reid

In a thrilling championship game at the first-ever Players ERA Festival, the Oregon Ducks clinched a nail-biting 83-81 victory over Alabama, highlighted by a game-winning put back dunk from former Prolific Prep standout Nate Bittle. The festival, held in Las Vegas, featured six alumni from The Grind Session, the elite high school hoop circuit taking part in the game.

The Ducks and Crimson Tide engaged in a high-paced, back-and-forth contest, treating fans to an unforgettable display of skill and athleticism. Both teams traded leads throughout the game, with Alabama’s explosive offense countering Oregon’s relentless defensive pressure.

Derrion Reid Shines on International Stage and Continues Success in College Basketball

Derrion Reid, a standout player from Prolific Prep and the Grind Session, has reached new heights, both on the national and international stages. The Augusta, Georgia native recently earned a gold medal with the 2024 USA Men’s U18 National Team at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup, representing his country with excellence. Reid’s performance at the AmeriCup was impressive, averaging 10.3 points per game (ppg) and 7.7 rebounds per game (rpg) in just 16.5 minutes per game (mpg). This international success is just one more chapter in Reid's already stellar basketball journey.

Prolific Prep defeated Royal Crown of Ontario Canada 95-82 Saturday afternoon in Chicago to advance to the title game of the Grind Session World Championship. The Crew will take on Dream City Christian in the title game at 7:30pm tonight in Chicago. The two teams have met twice before this season with Prolific Prep beating Dream City 87-80 in Denver and then beating them again 83-78 in Crush in the Valley January 20th.