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Utah Prep's nationally ranked athletic programs are recognized for their professional coaching, sports training, and athlete development. They are committed to developing elite athletes. Their programs offer the best opportunities for student-athletes, elite training facilities in Southern Utah, significant college recruiting exposure, and top-tier competition.

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Day One in Hawaii

December 27, 2024

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...

AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson Go Head-To-Head at Grind Session Showcase in Atlanta This Weekend

February 2, 2025

Top-ranked class of '25 recruits to lead their teams in marquee matchup of national powerhouses. The two top-ranked high school basketball players in the 2025 recruiting class – AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson – will be taking center stage in Atlanta this weekend when they go head-to-head in a mid...

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AJ Dybantsa to Headline Three-Day Grind Session Showcase in Philadelphia This Weekend

February 18, 2025

Philadelphia will be the epicenter of the high school basketball world this weekend when rising hoops superstar AJ Dybantsa headlines a three-day Grind Session showcase at School of the Future (4021 Parkside Avenue) from Friday through Sunday. Dybantsa is the consensus No. 1 prospect in the 2025...

Grind Session Championships: Day 2 Recap

March 15, 2025

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.

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

March 25, 2025

The 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...

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

April 1, 2025

Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Niko Bundalo, and Mikel Brown, Jr. score nearly half of the team’s points in 105–92 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...

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

April 9, 2025

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...

AJ Dybantsa Shines in Grind Session Debut with Utah Prep

November 1, 2024

AJ Dybantsa made a strong impression in his first Grind Session game after transferring from Prolific Prep to Utah Prep, contributing to a decisive 85-58 victory over Balboa at Manual High School in Denver. Known for his stellar play with Team USA, where he earned two gold medals alongside teammate...

Grind Session Standouts Shine at 2025 Pangos All-American Camp

June 3, 2025

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...

Grind Session in Canada

November 8, 2024

Orangeville Prep vs. DNA Prep Orangeville Prep edged out DNA Prep with a close 72-71 victory in the first game of the day at the Pan American Center in Toronto, Canada. Noah D’Acre led Orangeville with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and a steal. Isaac Kenney contributed 11 points, 6 rebounds, and...

Grind Session Teams Take Down Nation’s Top Programs in Monumental Week

November 26, 2024

The Grind Session continues to solidify its reputation as the premier high school basketball circuit in the country, as two of its elite teams took down the nation’s #1 ranked squads in consecutive marquee matchups. Utah Prep Stuns Link Academy, 65-49 On Tuesday, Utah Prep, led by the electric AJ...

AJ Dybantsa Chooses BYU, Shocking the College Basketball World

December 9, 2024

In a groundbreaking decision, AJ Dybantsa, the standout player for Utah Prep and a projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, announced his commitment to BYU this morning on ESPN. Dybantsa chose the Cougars over basketball powerhouses Alabama, North Carolina, and Kansas, citing a desire for a...

Day 2 in Hawaii

December 28, 2024

Grind Session Hawaii Day Two: Thrilling Final Matchups in Hilo The second and final day of Grind Session Hawaii in Hilo delivered thrilling basketball action, highlighted by dominant performances from top talent and memorable moments for local fans. Utah Prep vs. Albuquerque Prep Utah Prep showcased...

Prolific Prep Edges Utah Prep in Thrilling Grind Session Showdown

February 8, 2025

In what might go down as one of the greatest high school basketball games of all time, Prolific Prep and Utah Prep delivered an unforgettable battle at the Grind Session event in Atlanta. The two powerhouse programs met for the second time this season, and the game came down to a final heroic shot...

AJ Dybantsa Leads Utah Prep to Dominant Weekend at The Grind Session in Philadelphia

February 25, 2025

Utah Prep put on a show at The Grind Session event in Philadelphia this past weekend, securing two impressive victories behind the stellar play of AJ Dybantsa. Dybantsa, the No. 1 player in the country according to ESPN’s Top 100, was named MVP in both games, leading his team to dominant...

Grind Session Quarterfinals Wrap-Up: Final Four Set for Lawrence, Kansas

March 16, 2025

Salt Lake City, Utah – The final day of quarterfinals action in the Grind Session delivered amazing basketball as four teams punched their tickets to the Final Four in Lawrence, Kansas Ft. Erie, DME Academy, Prolific Prep and Utah Prep. Here’s a recap of the thrilling matchups that determined who...

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

March 30, 2025

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...

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

April 2, 2025

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...

Season 11 starts Nov 1 in Denver

October 21, 2024

The Grind Session Kicks Off 11th Season in Denver, Colorado: November 1-3rd The Grind Session is back for its highly anticipated 11th season, and it all begins November 1-3rd in Denver, Colorado! Hosted at Manual High School, this opening weekend will feature an exciting lineup of matchups from some...

AJ Dybantsa, Mikel Brown, Jr., and Ikenna Alozie Shine in 2025 Nike Hoop Summit

April 13, 2025

The best high school basketball players in the world took center stage on Saturday night at the Nike Hoop Summit. In the end, the Grind Session’s three participating stars in the men’s game – AJ Dybantsa ( Utah Prep) Mikel Brown, Jr. ( DME Academy), and Ikenna Alozie ( Dream City Christian) – lived...