Academy of Central Florida

Players to Watch in LA

CJ Rosser Jr., Beckham Black, Caleb Holt, and Ryan Hampton lead a group of excellent players to watch as the Grind Session heads to LA.

Men's Power Conference stats

Points per game

1. Aaron McGee, Gillion Academy - 21.8
2. Ryan Hampton, DME Academy Florida - 20.7
3. Caleb Holt, Prolific Prep - 20.2

Rebounds per game

1. Marcis Ponder,

2/2/2026 Men's Standings

Prolific Prep once again leads all in the Men's Power Conference. Southeastern Prep Academy looms just one game back as the season heads into February.

Prolific Prep's Holt, Branch and Anderson Headline Champaign Stop

Champaign, Illinois will sit squarely at the center of the national high school basketball universe next weekend (January 30-February 1) when the Grind Session tips off its latest three-day showcase at Parkland College.

Power Conference Men's Stat Leaders

Gillion Academy's Marcis Ponder leads all defenders with an average of 5.4 blocks per game.

Champaign Players to Watch

Prolific Prep's six stars lead a full lineup of standouts this weekend as the tournament moves to Champaign. Prolific Prep stars include Caleb Holt, Bruce Branch III, Nasir Anderson, Davion Akins, Alex Smith, and MJ Madison.

Power Conference Women's Stat Leaders

Ft. Erie International 's Amelia Sow leads all point scorers averaging 25.3 PPG.

1/12/2026 Men's Standings

With nine events completed so far during the 2025-2026 Grind Session season, a few teams are starting to separate themselves as teams to beat in the Power Conference. One team is undefeated, Prolific Prep, the Crew have won all seven of their Power Conference games and stand at 7-0 in first place.

Grind Session Dallas – Final Day Recap

The final day of Grind Session Dallas wrapped up Sunday morning at Nolan Catholic High School with four competitive matchups featuring teams from across the United States and abroad. From high-level women’s play to nationally ranked men’s programs closing out the weekend, the event delivered another full slate of physical, fast-paced basketball.

Grind Session Dallas – Saturday Recap

Saturday at Nolan Catholic High School delivered a full slate of competitive matchups as Grind Session Dallas continued with seven games featuring programs from across the country and abroad. From last-second drama to dominant individual performances, Day 2 provided plenty of storylines heading into the Sunday finale.

Grind Session Dallas: Top Prospects to Watch

The Grind Session returns to Texas this weekend with a high-level showcase in Dallas, as Nolan High School hosts three days of elite prep basketball from December 19–21. As has become the standard on the Grind Session circuit, the event brings together nationally ranked prospects, rising underclassmen, and battle-tested programs from across the country.

Grind Session Christian County — Saturday Recap

Daytime action at Grind Session Christian County delivered two high-energy matchups on Saturday at Hopkinsville High School, featuring explosive scoring, balanced team efforts, and standout individual performances as the event nears its conclusion.

Top Prospects to Watch at Grind Session Christian County

The Grind Session returns to Hopkinsville High School for the Christian County event — a December showcase packed with national prospects, Power Conference contenders, rising underclassmen, and high-level local matchups. Six Power Conference programs anchor the field: Prolific Prep, Academy of Central Florida, Huntington Expression, Hamilton Heights, Winston Salem Christian School, and DNA Prep, with Florida Coastal Prep serving as the lone Elevation Conference representative.

Grind Session Christian County Weekend Recap

The Grind Session Christian County stop wrapped up a full week of high-level prep basketball in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, as elite programs from across the United States and Canada competed from Tuesday, December 9, through Sunday, December 14. The event featured Power and Elevation Conference matchups, nationally ranked talent, and several statement performances that helped shape the Grind Session landscape heading into the holiday break.

Grind Session Owensboro Weekend Review Four Days of Elite Hoops, Breakout Stars & Championship-Level Energy

Owensboro, KY — The Owensboro Sportscenter once again served as a showcase floor for rising stars, nationally ranked programs, ESPN-listed prospects, and high-stakes matchups that lived up to their billing. Across four days of women’s and men’s competition, the building saw dramatic comebacks, statement wins, highlight moments, and new names emerging into the Grind Session spotlight.

Grind Session Owensboro — Friday Recap

Owensboro, Kentucky — Friday delivered a full day of Grind Session basketball as eight matchups unfolded inside the Owensboro Sportscenter. From ranked national programs and international talent to local high-school showcases, fans were treated to drama, highlight moments, and standout performances.

Prolific Prep defeats SEPA 75-64

The opening day of Grind Session Owensboro delivered a full slate of high-level basketball, featuring elite women’s matchups in the afternoon and a trio of nationally ranked men’s games in the evening. From clutch fourth-quarter shot-making to breakout freshman performances, Day 1 set the tone for a massive four-day event filled with ESPN Top-25 talent and future college stars.

Top Prospects to Watch — Owensboro Showcase

Basketball fans are counting the hours until The Grind Session rolls into Owensboro, Kentucky, for a four-day showcase loaded with national power, breakout talent, and storylines that stretch from coast to coast—and around the globe.

Player Spotlight — Martay Barnes

Martay Barnes is quickly emerging as one of the most compelling two-sport family success stories to come through The Grind Session. The 6’2” sophomore guard from Melbourne, Florida brings high-level skill, explosive athleticism, and a rapidly evolving floor game to Academy of Central Florida, where he is now playing his second season with the national program.

Grind Session Review: Atlanta Men Bring the Heat, Daytona Women Bring the Statement

The Grind Session circuit delivered back-to-back showcases packed with rivalry renewal, elite guard play, overwhelming depth, and a national-ranking narrative at center stage. From “wow” moments in Georgia to an emphatic close on the home floor in Florida, the last two Grind Session events proved the heartbeat of the prep-basketball season is louder than ever.