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Weekend in Review – Grind Session Toronto

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 Toronto – Final Day Recap

The third and final day of Grind Session Toronto 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.

Grind Session Toronto – Day 2 Recap

Day 2 of Grind Session Toronto delivered another full slate of competitive matchups featuring international programs, rising young stars, and standout individual performances. From wire-to-wire battles to dominant displays on the glass, Saturday’s action showcased why the Grind Session remains one of the premier platforms for prep basketball talent. Here’s a full breakdown from the Pan Am Centre.

Grind Session Toronto Day 1

The opening day of Grind Session Toronto delivered everything fans hoped for — high-level competition, clutch performances, and international flavor inside the Pan Am Centre. Four games highlighted the day, featuring both men’s and women’s matchups showcasing programs from the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

The Grind Session Heads North: Toronto Hosts Power and Revolution Conference Teams at the Pan American 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 American 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.

Fort Erie International’s Tristan Beckford Dominates All-Canadian Boys Game with MVP-Worthy Performance

Grind Session star and USF commit was also named All-Canadian Boys Player of the Year at halftime.

What a weekend for the Grind Session’s Tristan Beckford Tristan Beckford on Instagram.

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.

Royal Crown and Prolific Prep Claim Grind Session Championships in Lawrence, Kansas

The 2025 Grind Session season concluded with two thrilling championship matchups in Lawrence, Kansas, showcasing the best talent from the Power Conference and Revolution Conference. In an unforgettable night of basketball, history was made on both the men’s and women’s sides.

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.

Grind Session Championship Tips Off in Kansas with the Revolution Conference

The Grind Session Championship weekend kicked off with a thrilling first day in Lawrence, Kansas, as the Revolution Conference (Women) quarterfinals set the stage for an action-packed weekend. With the semi-finals on Saturday and the Power Conference semifinals also taking place, the road to the Grind Session 2024-25 World Championships is heating up. The winners of both conferences will be crowned on Sunday, and Monday will showcase the best of the best in the all-star games featuring top men’s and women’s players from the Grind Session.

Grind Session Championships: Day 2 Recap

Day two of the Grind Session Championships delivered more intense matchups and standout performances as the teams battled for a spot in the Final Four in Kansas.

Revolution Conference Playoffs Set to Tip Off in Lawrence Kansas

The stage is set for an electrifying weekend as the Grind Session's Revolution Conference playoffs take over Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, from March 21-23. With some of the best prep basketball talent on display, this three-day event will determine who claims the Grind Session Championship.

Top Contenders

The top four seeds entering the tournament are:

14 Grind Session Players Named to the 2025 All Canadian Games

Prestigious event features the top 24 senior male and female Canadian high school basketball players.

The mens and womens rosters have been announced for the 10th annual All Canadian Basketball Games, and 14 Grind Session players have been selected to participate in the week of NBA-sanctioned events April 3-5, culminating in the mens and womens All-Star games.

Grind Session Washington, D.C. Event

The Grind Session made its way to Washington, D.C., for an intense weekend of high school basketball action at Wise High School. Teams from across the U.S. and Canada battled it out, with standout performances and thrilling finishes marking each day.

Grind Session Heads to Phoenix This Weekend

Three-day event featuring 19 teams and 20 games will be headlined by Dream City Christian's Ikenna Alozie, ESPN's No. 11 prospect in the Class of 2026.

The Grind Session is set to tip off this weekend in Phoenix.

Interview with Chris Exilus from Royal Crown

This is the first in a series of interviews with Power Conference team leaders. We spoke with Chris Exilus Head of Athletics for Royal Crown this past weekend In Daytona Beach.

Final Day Recap: Miami Grind Session Showcases Top Talent and Exciting Games

The final day of the Miami Grind Session event wrapped up with thrilling action on Sunday, as teams from across the country battled it out in both Power and Revolution Conference matchups. Here's a look at the standout performances and key moments:

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.