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Grind Session Review: Atlanta Men Bring the Heat, Daytona Women Bring the Statement

The Grind Session circuit delivered back-to-back showcases packed with rivalry renewal, elite guard play, overwhelming depth, and a national-ranking narrative at center stage. From “wow” moments in Georgia to an emphatic close on the home floor in Florida, the last two Grind Session events proved the heartbeat of the prep-basketball season is louder than ever.

Final Day Recap – Grind Session Atlanta Closes Out with High-Powered Performances

The final day of Grind Session Atlanta delivered a fast-paced slate of games across both the Power and Elevation Conferences, highlighted by strong offensive showings, deep scoring contributions, and a handful of standout individual performances that capped off an exciting weekend of basketball in Georgia.

Day 2 Recap — Grind Session Atlanta Delivers Drama, Star Power, and Statement Wins

Day 2 of the Grind Session Atlanta stop brought high-level battles, breakout performances, and one of the wildest finishes of the season. Four Power Conference matchups and two Elevation Conference games kept the action rolling from morning to night, highlighted by elite guard play, dominant rebounding efforts, and a controversial ending that will be talked about for weeks.

Grind Session Atlanta: Day 1 Action

The Grind Session circuit tipped off its Atlanta stop on Friday with three high-energy matchups featuring elite prospects, national programs, and plenty of highlight moments. Here’s how the opening day unfolded inside the gym.

Grind Session Atlanta Preview: Elite Matchups Take Center Stage Before Historic All-Women’s Event in Daytona Beach

The Grind Session returns to the Atlanta area this weekend for the second USA leg of the 2025 circuit, bringing with it a loaded slate of games featuring elite prospects, powerhouse prep programs, and some of the most anticipated individual matchups of the season. All games will be played November 21–23 at Saint Francis High School, the home of this week’s “Top Prospects To Watch.”

Top Prospects to Watch – Grind Session Milton, Georgia Showcase

The Grind Session rolls into Milton, Georgia this week, bringing with it a stacked lineup of elite prospects who continue to shape the national prep basketball landscape. From nationally-ranked scorers to emerging two-way specialists, this year’s field at Saint Francis High School is loaded with high-major talent—much of it already featured across ESPN, On3, 247Sports, and international scouting platforms.

Weekend in Review – Grind Session Florida (Nov. 14–16, 2025 | Boca Raton, FL)

The Grind Session’s first domestic showcase of the 2025–26 season brought three days of high-level matchups, breakout performances, and statement wins to Boca Raton, Florida. With elite men’s and women’s programs on the floor—several with complete rosters for the first time—this weekend had the feel of an early-season proving ground.

Saturday Showdown in Boca Raton: Grind Session Florida Delivers a Full Slate of High-Level Hoops

Saturday at the Grind Session Florida event brought high-level talent, elite performances, and competitive games from start to finish inside Boca Raton’s packed gym. With six games on the schedule, the action ranged from dominant wins to late-game battles that came down to execution in the closing minutes. Here is your complete day-two recap from the Sunshine State.

Grind Session Boca Raton – Day One Recap

Grind Session action returned to the Sunshine State with a full slate of high-energy matchups, rivalry storylines, and standout individual performances.

Grind Session Heads to Florida: Pompano Beach Set to Host First U.S. Event of the Season at Highlands Christian Academy

After two international stops to open the 2025-26 season, the Grind Session returns to U.S. soil for its first domestic showcase of the year at Highlands Christian Academy in beautiful Pompano Beach, Florida. The three-day event will bring together a powerful field of prep programs—both men’s and women’s—featuring elite prospects, international standouts, and several highly anticipated team debuts.

Bella Vista Claims Grind Session Play-In Championship in Triple-Overtime Thriller

The Grind Session tipped off its 12th season this past weekend with the annual Play-In Event, a four-day showcase that featured 32 elite teams battling for three coveted spots in the 2025–26 Power Conference. The event took place across three Hopkinsville venues — Hopkinsville High School (430 Koffman Drive), Planters Bank–Jennie Stuart Sportsplex (155 Tilley Way), and Christian County High School (220 Glass Avenue) — with packed crowds, college scouts, and electric atmospheres throughout.

Seven Former Grind Session Stars Set to Shine in FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Quarterfinals

The global basketball spotlight turns to Nicaragua this week as the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 enters its quarterfinal stage—and among the talent competing are seven standout Grind Session alumni.

This year’s AmeriCup has showcased the incredible global reach and developmental impact of the Grind Session, with former players representing a range of national teams including Canada, Dominican Republic, Panama, Puerto Rico, and Uruguay. Each has brought the competitive fire and skillset that defined their high school careers into the international arena.

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.

Grind Session Championship Tips Off in Salt Lake City

Day 1 Recap from Highland High School

The Grind Session Championship action got underway in Salt Lake City at Highland High School, with three thrilling games setting the stage for an intense tournament. The opening day featured standout individual performances and high-energy matchups, with teams battling for a shot at the title.

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.

Sunday Recap: Grind Session Charlotte, North Carolina

The Grind Session in Charlotte North Carolina, showcased another thrilling day of basketball with multiple matchups that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Here’s a recap of the standout games and players from Sunday’s action.

Grind Session Charlotte: Thrilling Friday Night of Basketball

Harding University High School in Charlotte North Carolina, hosted a thrilling Saturday night of basketball at the Grind Session, showcasing some of the nation's top high school talent. Three games delivered exciting matchups and impressive individual performances.

Mikel Brown Jr. comes to Louisville

The local Louisville basketball fans packed the gym tonight to see the newest commit to coach Pat Kelsey’s team Mikel Brown Jr. play in the Grind Session event in Louisville.  Brown's DME Academy team from Daytona Beach Florida took on West Oaks Academy and beat them 73-63. Brown and his teammate Nathan Kirk each put in 25 points in the victory with Trey Simpson III getting a double double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Grind Session Las Vegas

The game of the day at Silverado High School, Las Vegas was the Bella Vista Prep women vs. Albuquerque Prep. Bella Vista Prep edged out Albuquerque Prep 77-74 on the final possession.

Grind Session Daytona Beach: Day Two Recap

Day two of the Grind Session Daytona Beach event brought high-intensity basketball, standout performances, and nail-biting finishes. With teams from across North America competing, fans were treated to an action-packed day of elite hoops.

Royal Crown Dominates Hamilton Heights

In women’s action, Royal Crown of Canada crushed Hamilton Heights 81-40. The standout of the game was Eunicia Salgado, who recorded a commanding double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Aisse Coulibaly contributed 11 points and 3 rebounds in a tough outing for Hamilton Heights.