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Grind Session Stars Take on the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup in Switzerland

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:

FIBA World Cup

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.

TRADE ALERT: Jalen Green Headed to Phoenix for a Fresh Start

Former Grind Session star Jalen Green is on the move. In one of the most talked-about offseason trades, Green has been dealt from the Houston Rockets to the Phoenix Suns, signaling a fresh chapter in the career of one of the NBA’s most electric young scorers.

Green, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, has had flashes of brilliance during his time in Houston. Now, with a change of scenery and a new backcourt partner in Devin Booker, he’s poised to bring that same explosive energy to the Valley.

Peterson is at Kansas

Darryn Peterson Officially Enrolls at Kansas: Grind Session Champion and Future NBA Star Joins Bill Self’s Jayhawks

LAWRENCE, KANSAS — One of the most decorated high school players in the nation and a Grind Session legend has officially touched down in Jayhawk country.

Grind Session Standouts Shine at 2025 Pangos All-American Camp

Annual NBA-certified event features 120 of the nation’s top high school basketball prospects – and once again, Grind Session stars made their mark.

The Grind Session proudly congratulates seven of its premier athletes who showcased their elite talent at the 2025 Pangos All-American Camp. Held this past weekend in Las Vegas, the annual NBA-certified event features 120 of the nation's top high school basketball prospects.

The Grind Session stars who made their mark at this year’s invitation-only camp included:

89 Grind Session Seniors Commit to Play College Basketball During the 2025–2026 Season

The impressive list is expected to grow in the weeks and months ahead. The Grind Session proudly announces that 89 senior athletes from the Class of 2025 have officially committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level during the 2025–2026 season.

Seven Grind Session Standouts Named to 6th Annual Ball Dawg All-Star Game

The Grind Session is proud to announce that seven of its outgoing seniors have been selected to participate in the 6th Annual Ball Dawgs All-Star Game, set to take place in Las Vegas on May 10, 2025. Representing both the boys and girls divisions, their selections are a major milestone in their basketball journeys and a point of pride for the Grind Session community.

2025 NBA Playoffs Feature 15 Grind Session Alumni Chasing the Title

The Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy, one of the most coveted awards in American sports, is the culmination of the NBA playoffs. Over the next two months, 16 teams and more than 200 players will battle for the trophy. This year, 15 former Grind Session stars across 10 different teams are among those looking to lift the championship hardware in June. Four of those teams have multiple Grind Session alumni on their postseason rosters, led by a trio of alumni on the Denver Nuggets. The Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, and Minesota Timberwolves feature two Grind Session products apiece.

From South Sudan to the NBL Champion: The Incredible Journey of Kuany Kuany

The journey of Kuany Kuany is a story of perseverance, family, and the transformative power of basketball. Born in war-torn South Sudan and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Kuany’s path to professional basketball wasn’t paved with ease—but through resilience and the support of a loving host family and trusted mentors, he achieved dreams that once seemed distant.

Grind Session Alumni Shine in Opening Night of 2025 NBA SoFi Play-In Tournament

The 2025 NBA Playoffs officially tipped off Tuesday night with a doubleheader in the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament, and several Grind Session alumni were in the spotlight as their teams fought to keep their championship dreams alive.

Prolific Prep’s Darryn Peterson Will Finish as the No. 1-Ranked Player in the 2025 Class After Top-Spot Swap in Final Rankings

247Sports director of scouting Adam Finkelstein announced Wednesday that Prolific Prep’s Darryn Peterson will finish as the No. 1 overall player in the class of 2025 when the final rankings come out in May. The Kansas commit will jump fellow Grind Session standout and Utah Prep star AJ Dybantsa for the top spot. 

Dybantsa has held the No. 1 ranking ever since he reclassified from the 2026 class back in October 2023.

Dynamic Prep Ends Prolific Prep’s Historic Season at Chipotle Nationals

Fishers, IN — Prolific Prep’s unforgettable season came to a close Friday afternoon in Indiana, as they fell to Dynamic Prep 83-64 in the semi-final round of the Chipotle Nationals. The game marked the final high school appearance for Kansas commit Darryn Peterson, who once again delivered a brilliant performance on the national stage.

Prolific Prep Survives Overtime Thriller at Chipotle Nationals, Advances to Semifinals

In a game that lived up to every bit of the hype, Prolific Prep edged out Long Island Lutheran 81-80 in overtime at the 2025 Chipotle Nationals, formerly known as the GEICO Nationals. The win marked a major milestone for Head Coach Ryan Bernardi, who earned his first victory in the event after two straight first-round exits.

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.

Grind Session Stars Shine at McDonald's All-American Game

The McDonald's All-American Game took center stage at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, showcasing the best high school basketball talent in the country. This year’s event was particularly special for The Grind Session, as four of its standout players were selected to compete in the prestigious game. AJ Dybantsa (Utah Prep), Darryn Peterson (Prolific Prep), Niko Bundalo (Prolific Prep), and Mikel Brown Jr. (DME Academy) all represented The Grind Session as part of the West team.

Grind Session Stars Lead Team West to McDonald’s All-American Game Victory

Four of the Grind Session’s biggest stars of this past season showcased their skills in front of a national audience Tuesday in the 2025 McDonald's All-American Game, leading the West team to a 105-92 victory over the East. Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Niko Bundalo, and Mikel Brown, Jr. score nearly half of the team’s points in 105–92 victory.

Four Grind Session Stars Set to Take McDonald's All-American Game Stage: Time, TV, What to Know

A quartet of Grind Session players will be competing in the McDonald's All-American Game on Tuesday night inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. AJ Dybantsa of Utah Prep, Darryn Peterson and Niko Bundalo of Prolific Prep, and Mikel Brown Jr. of DME Academy will be on the West team's 12-player roster for the annual high school all-star game.

Adem Bona: From Grind Session to the NBA

The Grind Session has produced a wealth of basketball talent, with many alumni going on to play at the collegiate and professional levels. One such standout is Adem Bona, who is currently in his rookie season with the Philadelphia 76ers and today is his 22nd birthday.

Prolific Prep Eyes National Glory at 2025 Chipotle Nationals

The reigning 2025 Grind Session World Champions, Prolific Prep, are set to compete in their sixth consecutive Chipotle National Championship. This year’s event takes place in Fishers, Indiana, from April 2 through April 5 at Hamilton Southeastern High School, featuring the top ten high school teams in the nation. Prolific Prep enters the tournament as the No. 6 seed and will face No. 3 seed Long Island Lutheran (NY) in Game 3 of the event on April 3 at 2 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN2.

2024-2025 Grind Session Men's and Women’s Awards and Honors Announced

Grind Session recently announced its men’s and women’s individual award winners and other honorees for the 2024-2025 season. Showcasing the strength and parity of the circuit, 23 different teams earned a place on the various listings and 10 programs saw themselves with at least one individual award winner.