HS Team(s)
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Prolific Prep (FL) [M] | Power Conference |
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Prolific Prep Florida (FL) [M] | Elevation Conference |
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Prolific Prep is a high-profile private basketball boarding school that relocated from Napa, California, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the 2025–26 academic year to open a new, state-of-the-art facility. The program offers accredited academics and elite basketball development, recruiting top 11th and 12th-grade talent and producing NBA-level players.
Founded in Northern California in 2014, Prolific Prep is the first of its kind basketball academy. Prolific Prep provides a unique opportunity for serious student-athletes to be immersed in an environment of unmatched location and community support, basketball training (game-style practice, basketball development, and athletic training).
G-League Draft
NBA G-League Draft Highlights: Ibrahima Diallo, Grind Session Alumni, Selected in First Round
The NBA G-League Draft is always a crucial stepping stone for young talent hoping to make it to the NBA. This year’s two-round draft saw 62 players selected, with each round picking 31 players. One of the standout selections this year was former Grind Session player Ibrahima Diallo, who was chosen in the first round with the 13th overall pick by the Austin Spurs—the official G-League affiliate of the San Antonio Spurs.
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.
Day 2 Recap: The Grind Session in Toronto
Day two of The Grind Session’s Toronto showcase brought high-level performances, close contests, and standout efforts from some of North America’s top young basketball talents. Here’s a recap of all the action.
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.
Prolific Prep Stuns #1 Columbus High School in Boca Raton Showdown
In a high-stakes rematch, Prolific Prep (CA) showcased resilience and skill Tuesday night, defeating the top-ranked Columbus High School (FL) 66-54 in Boca Raton, Florida. The clash of titans featured Grind Session Power 12 conference contender Prolific Prep, ranked #11 by Sports Illustrated, facing Columbus, the publication's #1 high school team. The game was a chance for redemption for Prolific Prep after a heartbreaking overtime loss to Columbus last season.
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.
Prolific Prep's Niko Bundalo Commits to the University of Washington
The University of Washington Huskies have secured a major recruit in their inaugural Big Ten season with the signing of Niko Bundalo, a 6'10", 215-pound power forward from Prolific Prep in Napa, California. Bundalo, originally from Uniontown, Ohio, chose the Huskies over a host of elite programs, including North Carolina, Illinois, Ohio State, Michigan State, Connecticut, and Alabama. His decision marks another significant win for first-year head coach Danny Sprinkle, who is quickly establishing Washington as a powerhouse in the new Big Ten landscape.
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.
These seniors are headed to college programs that span a diverse array of institutions, from NCAA Division I to junior colleges, reflecting the Grind Session’s role as a vital platform for developing and showcasing top-tier men’s and women’s talent across North America.
Day One in Hawaii
Final Score: Utah Prep 105, Elite Prep 63
Utah Prep delivered a commanding performance Friday night at the Grind Session Hawaii event, cruising past Elite Prep with a decisive 105-63 victory in Hilo, Hawaii. Eight players scored in double figures for Utah Prep, showcasing their depth and teamwork in a game that they controlled from the opening tip.
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 Duel in the Desert Showcase Returns to Phoenix This Weekend
Darryn Peterson and Prolific Prep headline a field stacked with future college and professional talent.
Some of the country’s best men’s and women’s high school basketball players are set to battle in Phoenix this weekend (January 31 - February 2) when the Grind Session Duel in the Desert showcase returns to the Valley of the Sun.
The three-day event will feature 25 teams from 12 states, 29 games, and an impressive roster of the nation’s Top 30-rated prospects.
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:
Three Grind Session Stars Tabbed as Naismith High School Player of the Year Semifinalists
Grind Session stars AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Mikel Brown, Jr. have been named three of the 10 semifinalists for the 2025 Naismith Boy’s High School Player of the Year award. They still have a month to make their case for the prestigious award, which will be presented to one winner on March 7, 2025.
The Bridge of Hoops Invitational: The Grind Session Crosses Continents to Italy
Grind Session Star Darryn Peterson Named 2025 Naismith High School Player of the Year
Grind Session star Darryn Peterson of Prolific Prep has been named the 2025 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Boys High School Player of the Year.
The 2025 McDonald’s All-American and Kansas signee beat out Five-Star Plus+ small forward AJ Dybantsa, Five-Star Plus+ power forward Cam Boozer, Five-Star Plus+ SF Nate Ament and five-star point guard Darius Acuff for the illustrious award.
Peterson becomes the first ever Grind Session player to win the award, which began in 1987.
Prolific Prep Earns Sixth Straight Bid to Chipotle Nationals
The Grind Sessions Prolific Prep has once again solidified its status among the nation's elite high school basketball programs by securing a spot in the prestigious Chipotle Nationals for the sixth consecutive year. Formerly known as the GEICO Nationals, the National High School Invitational (NHSI) event determines the best high school basketball team in the country. This year's tournament will take place from April 2-5 in Fishers Indiana, marking the 17th edition of the event.
Grind Session World Championship Final Four Action at Haskell University
The Grind Session World Championship final four action at Haskell University in Lawrence, Kansas, did not disappoint, with thrilling matchups and standout performances setting the stage for Sunday’s championship games.
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.
Three Grind Session Teams Named in MaxPreps National Top 10 Preseason Basketball Rankings
Prolific Prep, Utah Prep, and Dream City Christian considered early contenders to challenge for the national championship
Three Grind Session teams will begin the 2024-25 high school boys basketball campaign as early contenders for the national championship, having recently been ranked in the MaxPreps National Preseason Top 10.
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.
