Tristan Beckford

The 2025 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup tipped off over the weekend in Lausanne, Switzerland and the competition is loaded with an impressive lineup of Grind Session talent.

Here are the 14 former and current Grind Session stars representing their respective national teams and hoping to raise the championship trophy on July 6:

Grind Session Stars Shine at FIBA U19 World Cup as USA and Canada Go Undefeated

The stars of the Grind Session are taking center stage on the global basketball stage this week, as the FIBA U19 World Cup unfolds in Switzerland. With standout performances from Team USA, Team Canada, and now Cameroon, it’s clear that the Grind Session has become an international pipeline of elite talent.

Team USA: Five Grind Session Alums Fuel Dominance

Team USA is off to a 2–0 start in group play, powered by five elite Grind Session alumni:

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 Tristan Beckford on Instagram.

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.

Prestigious event features the top 24 senior male and female Canadian high school basketball players.

The mens and womens rosters have been announced for the 10th annual All Canadian Basketball Games, and 14 Grind Session players have been selected to participate in the week of NBA-sanctioned events April 3-5, culminating in the mens and womens All-Star games.

Founded in 2015, the All Canadian Games feature the top 24 senior male and female Canadian high school basketball players who are either Canadian-born or enrolled in a Canadian institution. The athletes are nominated and chosen by a Selection Committee, comprised of a cross-section of Canadian basketball stakeholders, including provincial and national representatives, clubs, coaches, scouts and media from across the country.

Day 2 of the Grind Session event in Murray/Calloway, Kentucky, delivered intense competition and memorable moments. From buzzer-beater finishes to standout performances, the action kept fans at the edge of their seats. Here’s a look at the games:

Game 1: Skyline Prep (AZ) 81, Chi Prep (IL) 76

In a tightly contested opener, Skyline Prep pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure an 81-76 victory over Chi Prep. Adam Tyson led the charge in crunch time with key shots and a highlight-reel breakaway dunk. Tyson and Josh Powell each contributed 18 points, while Aiden Duran posted a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Christian Taylor also grabbed 10 boards in the win.