Jamal Murray

Southeastern Prep Academy is officially joining the Grind Session Power Conference for the 2025-2026 season, signaling a bold new era for the rising Orlando-based program. After making a strong impression last year in limited appearances on the circuit, the Orlando, Florida-based program is now stepping into the spotlight as a full-time contender—armed with elite talent and championship aspirations.

“Southeastern Prep is ready to make its mark as a permanent fixture on our circuit and earn even more respect among the nation’s top programs,” said Grind Session co-founder and CEO Scott Waldrop. “We’re excited to officially welcome them to the Power Conference and have no doubt they’ll be one of the must-watch teams this year.”

The Star Alliance – an elite European collective featuring top-tier prospects from Italy’s Stella Azzurra and Orange1 Bassano – has been officially selected to compete in the upcoming 2025-2026 Grind Session season. This marks the first time a European team has joined the prestigious winter circuit of elite high school basketball events.

In addition to playing a full slate of games from late November until early March, The Star Alliance will host a Grind Session event in Europe. An exact place and date has yet to be determined.

Grind Session star and USF commit was also named All-Canadian Boys Player of the Year at halftime.

What a weekend for the Grind Session’s Tristan Beckford.

The Fort Erie International forward led his team to victory at the CWENCH All Canadian Games, dropping a game-high 26 points to go along with 13 boards. For his efforts, Beckford became the 11th Grind Session player to be named MVP of the annual all-star game that has drawn comparisons to America's McDonald's All-American Game.

NBA stars Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets and Luguentz Dort of the Oklahoma City Thunder are among the other Grind Session players and top Canadian hoopers who have previously taken home game MVP honors.