Prolific Prep

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.

Spotlight Athlete: Caleb Holt — Built for the Moment, Ready for What’s Next

This week’s Grind Session Spotlight Athlete shines on one of the most complete and accomplished prospects in high school basketball: Caleb Holt of Prolific Prep (Fort Lauderdale, Florida). Before hearing directly from Holt in the exclusive video interview following this feature, it is worth understanding the journey that has shaped one of the nation’s elite players.

Prolific Prep Dominates Winston-Salem Christian at Grind Session Christian County

Hopkinsville, Kentucky — Prolific Prep delivered another complete, wire-to-wire performance Thursday night at Grind Session Christian County, overpowering Winston-Salem Christian 92–54 in a game they controlled from opening tip to final buzzer.

From the outset, Prolific Prep set the tone with relentless full-court pressure, disciplined execution, and a balanced offensive attack. Their defensive intensity disrupted Winston-Salem Christian’s rhythm throughout the night, forcing turnovers and fueling transition opportunities that quickly stretched the margin.

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, 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.

Prolific Prep Opens Christian County Event with Commanding Win over Florida Coastal Prep

The Grind Session tipped off its Christian County showcase at Hopkinsville High School on Tuesday night, and Prolific Prep wasted no time sending a message. Behind elite scoring depth and nationally ranked star power, the Florida powerhouse which recently relocated from Napa Valley California rolled past Florida Coastal Prep 92–45 in the opening matchup of the four-day event.

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.

Grind Session Owensboro, Kentucky

The Owensboro Sportscenter is set to light up this weekend as the Grind Session circuit rolls into town for its highly anticipated December event, running from December 4 through December 7. Featuring powerhouse national programs, nationally ranked prospects, and a deep roster of next-level talent, Owensboro once again becomes a destination city for prep basketball excellence.

Weekend in Review – Grind Session Florida (Nov. 14–16, 2025 | Boca Raton, FL)

The Grind Session’s first domestic showcase of the 2025–26 season brought three days of high-level matchups, breakout performances, and statement wins to Boca Raton, Florida. With elite men’s and women’s programs on the floor—several with complete rosters for the first time—this weekend had the feel of an early-season proving ground.

Saturday Showdown in Boca Raton: Grind Session Florida Delivers a Full Slate of High-Level Hoops

Saturday at the Grind Session Florida event brought high-level talent, elite performances, and competitive games from start to finish inside Boca Raton’s packed gym. With six games on the schedule, the action ranged from dominant wins to late-game battles that came down to execution in the closing minutes. Here is your complete day-two recap from the Sunshine State.

Alumni Friday: Who Was the Real No. 1 High School Player in America in 2025?

Sometimes debates need more than stats — they need moments. And we got one in Atlanta, during a regular-season Grind Session clash between Prolific Prep and Utah Prep Academy. Final score: Prolific Prep 88, Utah Prep Academy 86

Grind Session Boca Raton – Day One Recap

Grind Session action returned to the Sunshine State with a full slate of high-energy matchups, rivalry storylines, and standout individual performances.

Grind Session Heads to Florida: Pompano Beach Set to Host First U.S. Event of the Season at Highlands Christian Academy

After two international stops to open the 2025-26 season, the Grind Session returns to U.S. soil for its first domestic showcase of the year at Highlands Christian Academy in beautiful Pompano Beach, Florida. The three-day event will bring together a powerful field of prep programs—both men’s and women’s—featuring elite prospects, international standouts, and several highly anticipated team debuts.

Alumni Friday: N’famara Dabo: From Guinea to the Ivy League

In 2019, a young teenager from Guinea boarded a plane bound for the United States, chasing the dream so many young athletes from around the world dare to imagine — to play high-level basketball, get an education, and build a better future. That teen was N’famara Dabo, known to all who love him simply as “Dabo.”

Final Day Recap: Bridge of Hoops Closes with Excitement and International Camaraderie in Bassano Del Grappa, Italy

The first-ever Bridge of Hoops International Basketball Event in Bassano Del Grappa, Italy, came to an exciting close as eight teams from around the world wrapped up four days of competitive, high-level basketball. The event brought together four Grind Session programs from the United States — Prolific Prep (FL), DNA Prep Academy (CA), Academy of Central Florida (FL), and Southeastern Prep Academy (FL)—alongside four international clubs: The Star Alliance (Italy), Olimpia Milano (Italy), BC Dubai (UAE), and BC Zalgiris (Lithuania).

Bridge of Hoops Day One: U.S. Teams Shine in Bassano Del Grappa, Italy

The first full day of action at the inaugural Bridge of Hoops Invitational delivered excitement, competitive energy, and a global blend of basketball styles inside the Pala Angarano in Bassano Del Grappa. Although the event tipped off last night with an opening matchup between Prolific Prep (USA) and the host team The Star Alliance (Italy), today marked the first full slate of international competition featuring programs from the United States, Italy, Lithuania, and Dubai.

The Bridge of Hoops Invitational: The Grind Session Crosses Continents to Italy

The Grind Session’s 12th season takes a historic leap forward with its first-ever international regular-season event — The Bridge of Hoops Invitational, occurring October 22–25, 2026 and hosted at the beautiful Pala Angarano in Bassano Del Grappa, Italy. Partnering with The Star Alliance, this event represents more than just competition — it’s a milestone moment in connecting basketball cultures across the world.

Grind Session Alumni Adem Bona and Onuralp Bitim Set Sights on EuroBasket 2025 Glory as Unbeaten Türkiye Reaches Quarterfinals

The field for the Quarterfinals of the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket Championship is now complete and two former stars of the Grind Session – Adem Bona and Onuralp Bitim of Türkiye – remain in pursuit of the European crown.

Türkiye continued their unbeaten start to the tournament by defeating Sweden in the Round of 16 over the weekend. They now meet Poland in the opening quarterfinal matchup on Tuesday, September 9.