Albuquerque Prep

Player Spotlight: Tamaiah "Tink" Gary, Albuquerque Prep

Q: After another successful season on the Grind Session, what are you hoping to improve on playing this spring and summer?

A: I want to improve my communication on the court. Also being a being leader on and off the court, especially through adversity. 

Q: Last year’s team was young, and you’re only going to be a sophomore, but do you consider yourself a leader on the team?

A: Yes I do consider myself a leader and someone the team can ask questions and talk to. 

Q: What’s it like playing for your father and with your younger sister?

2025-2026 Women's Bracket

2025-2026 Women's Bracket

Final Women's Standings

Final Women's Standings

Crush in the Valley Basketball Showcase

The 10th annual Crush in the Valley Basketball Showcase returns to Napa, CA at Napa Valley College on January 23-25, 2026.  The Crush in the Valley Basketball Showcase is presented by Napa Valley College Athletics and is co-hosted by Salesian College Preparatory HS and NextMax Inc. and will once again be the premier High School basketball event in Northern California.

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 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.

Contenders Conference at AAG in Mesa, Arizona

Basketballs were buzzing during the second stop of the Grind Session Contenders Conference at AAG in Mesa, Arizona November 21-23, 2025. The three-day showcase featured 20 teams from Arizona, California, Utah and New Mexico all competing for a spot in the Contenders Conference championship in March.

Conference Focus: Grind Session Launches New Contenders Conference with High-Level Debut at Ridley College

The Grind Session officially ushered in a new era with the debut of the Contenders Conference, hosting its first session at the historic Ridley College campus in Ontario. Over the course of three days — November 7–9, 2025, teams from across North America competed in 45 high-intensity games, offering a deep look into the next wave of rising prep basketball talent.

Weekend in Review – Grind Session Canada

The Grind Session returned to Toronto's Pan Am Centre in spectacular fashion, featuring three days of elite prep basketball with programs from the United States, Canada, and Italy. With buzzer-beaters, breakout stars, dominant bigs, and elite guard play, the event delivered on every level. Here is the complete weekend recap—now including the top athletes whose performances shaped the Toronto showcase.

Grind Session Canada – Final Day Recap

The third and final day of Grind Session Canada delivered a full slate of action—five games showcasing explosive scoring performances, dominant rebounding efforts, and competitive energy from start to finish. Here’s how Championship Sunday unfolded at the Pan Am Centre.

The Grind Session Heads North: Toronto Hosts Power Conference Teams at the Pan Am Centre

The Grind Session continues its global expansion this week with its second stop of the 2025–26 season, landing in Toronto, Ontario for a three-day international showcase at the Pan Am Centre. Following October’s groundbreaking Bridge of Hoops event in Bassano Del Grappa, Italy, the Grind Session now returns to North America — marking its second event outside the United States this season. Although last week’s scheduled event in Jamaica was canceled due to Hurricane Melissa, the energy around Toronto is stronger than ever as both the men’s and women’s Power Conference take the stage in one of Canada’s premier basketball cities.

Conference Focus: Grind Session Power, Contenders, and Elevation Conferences Take Center Stage in Toronto and Ridley College Events

The Grind Session’s international momentum continues this week with two major events in Canada, featuring action across all men’s and women’s conferences — the Power, Contenders, Elevation, and Revolution. The premier Power Conference games will take place at the Pan American Centre in Toronto, while the Contenders Conference tips off its inaugural event at Ridley College, marking a massive weekend for prep basketball across North America.

Grind Session Stars Shine Bright at the 2025 Nike Hoops Summit

The 2025 Nike Hoops Summit lit up the Moda Center—home of the Portland Trail Blazers—with an unforgettable night of elite-level basketball and standout performances by some of Grind Session’s brightest stars. This year’s event saw five Grind Session athletes take the court, representing both the USA and World teams across the mens’ and womens’ games.

Trio of Current Grind Session Stars to Take Flight at Jordan Brand Classic

Two former Grind Session players will also join the star-studded lineup of top high school hoopers.

AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Bella Hines are headed to our nation’s capital to play in the Jordan Brand Classic. The trio of current Grind Session players will join a star-studded lineup of top high school hoopers in the premier showcase on April 18 at the CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C.

Exciting Weekend at Duel in the Desert

Day 1 – Friday, January 31st

Colorado Prep 79, Albuquerque Prep 73

Colorado Prep secured a tough win over Albuquerque Prep, dominating the rebounding battle 58-27.

Albuquerque Prep 81, Rosemary Anderson 80

In an electrifying matchup at the Grind Session, Albuquerque Prep secured a nail-biting victory over Rosemary Anderson Prep with a final score of 81-80. The game, filled with intense back-and-forth action, reached its climax in the final seconds, thanks to the heroic efforts of Christian Gilliland.

Grind Session Crush in the Valley Showcase Returns to Contra Costa College, Jan. 24-26

The 10th annual Grind Session Crush in the Valley showcase returns to Contra Costa College this weekend from Friday through Sunday.

The three-day event will feature 24 teams from four states, 17 games, and an impressive list of Top 100-rated prospects in the ’25, ‘26’ and ’27 classes.