HS Team(s)
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Utah Prep (UT) [M] |
Hurricane, Utah
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.
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.
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.
Season 11 starts Nov 1 in Denver
Grind Session Kicks Off 11th Season in Denver, Colorado: November 1-3rd
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 of the top high school basketball teams in the country. The Power Conference teams, which represent the elite of Grind Session, will be showcased in a series of can't-miss games.
The event will also feature four girls' games from the Revolution Conference, bringing high-level women's basketball to the forefront.
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:
Grind Session Day 2 Recap: Denver Showcase Brings Out High-Flying Action
November 2, 2024 - Manual High School, Denver, Colorado
The Grind Session continued its Denver showcase with a full slate of high-intensity games that kept the crowd on their feet from start to finish. Held at Manual High School, the event features both men’s and women’s teams showcasing elite talent, with performances that reminded everyone why this circuit is the premier stage for up-and-coming basketball stars. Here’s a recap of all the action from Day 2.
Grind Session in Canada
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 a steal. For DNA Prep, Jayden Robinson was the standout performer with 27 points. Both teams are part of the Evolution Conference of the Grind Session.
Grind Session Teams Take Down Nation’s Top Programs in Monumental Week
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.
AJ Dybantsa Chooses BYU, Shocking the College Basketball World
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 family-oriented program with NBA-experienced coaching.
"I was looking for a program that felt like home," Dybantsa said during his announcement. "BYU's coaching staff has the NBA experience I need to grow as a player, and the atmosphere here is unmatched."
Day 2 in Hawaii
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.
Prolific Prep Edges Utah Prep in Thrilling Grind Session Showdown
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, as Prolific Prep secured a dramatic 88-86 victory.
AJ Dybantsa Leads Utah Prep to Dominant Weekend at The Grind Session in Philadelphia
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 performances.
Friday Night: Utah Prep 90, Huntington Expression Prep 62
Grind Session Quarterfinals Wrap-Up: Final Four Set for Lawrence, Kansas
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 will continue their championship pursuit.
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.
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.
AJ Dybantsa, Mikel Brown, Jr., and Ikenna Alozie Shine in 2025 Nike Hoop Summit
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 up to their hype.
Grind Session Denver Showcase: AJ Dybantsa Leads a Powerhouse Lineup
Prepare for two explosive nights of elite basketball as Grind Session’s powerhouse roster takes the court against Balboa School and Accelerated Prep on Friday, November 1, at 7:00 PM and Saturday, November 2, at 8:30 PM. Headlining the event is AJ Dybantsa (6’9 SF, Class of 2025), the nation’s #1 player and projected top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
FIBA World Cup
Grind Session Stars Shine at FIBA U19 World Cup as USA and Canada Go Undefeated
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.
Team USA: Five Grind Session Alums Fuel Dominance
Team USA is off to a 2–0 start in group play, powered by five elite Grind Session alumni:
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 Recap: Sunday, November 10th Games at Pan American Center in Toronto
Chicago Prep vs. Fort Erie International Academy
Kentucky Showdown: Utah Prep and Prolific Prep to Go Head-To-Head During Grind Session Showcase in Murray, Kentucky
The highly anticipated matchup will take place on Saturday, December 7 at CFSB Center, home of the Murray State men's and women's basketball teams. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM (Eastern).
