Spotlight

Player Spotlight Q&A with Nathan Kirk

Q: You’re a graduating senior and recently committed to playing college hoops next year at Iona University, what went into that final decision and what was your recruiting experience like? A: What went into my decision to committing to Iona was the environment. As soon as I stepped on campus it felt...

Spotlight Athlete: Caleb Holt — Built for the Moment, Ready for What’s Next

This week’s Grind Session Spotlight Athlete shines on one of the most complete and accomplished prospects in high school basketball: Caleb Holt of Prolific Prep (Fort Lauderdale, Florida). Before hearing directly from Holt in the exclusive video interview following this feature, it is worth...

Player Spotlight: Danyelle London

Owensboro, Kentucky — Leadership, poise, and next-level court vision — those qualities define Ft. Erie International Academy senior point guard Danyelle London, one of Canada’s rising backcourt talents. The Markham, Onterio native has spent the past two seasons sharpening her game inside the Grind...

Player Spotlight — Martay Barnes

Martay Barnes is quickly emerging as one of the most compelling two-sport family success stories to come through The Grind Session. The 6’2” sophomore guard from Melbourne, Florida brings high-level skill, explosive athleticism, and a rapidly evolving floor game to Academy of Central Florida, where he is now playing his second season with the national program.

Player Spotlight: GiGi Battle DME Academy (Indiana Commit)

In this edition of the Grind Session Player Spotlight, we learn about DME Academy guard GiGi Battle —recently committed to Indiana Hoosiers— as she reflects on what drew her to Indiana’s program, how her family and high-level competition have shaped her, and how she’s evolving into the two-way player she aspires to be.

Player Spotlight: Jacy Abii, Legion Prep Power Forward (Frisco, TX) Notre Dame Commit

Grind Session sat down with rising star Jacy Abii — the 6-foot-3 Legion Prep forward and Notre Dame commit — for an exclusive player spotlight. She opened up about her journey, motivation, and goals as she continues to build one of the most exciting résumés in high-school basketball.

Player Spotlight: Ricards Aizpurs — The Rising Star from Latvia Shining with Italy’s Star Alliance

Grind Session’s global reach continues to expand this season with the addition of its first-ever European program, Star Alliance, based in Italy. Leading the charge for this historic team is Ricards Aizpurs, a 6’5” guard from Riga, Latvia, who is quickly becoming one of the top international...

Jordan Pope stays at Texas

Grind Session Spotlight: Jordan Pope — From Prolific Prep to the Big Stage in Texas Guard Jordan Pope, a Prolific Prep/Grind Session alum , has elected to return to Texas for his senior year under new head coach Sean Miller. As a junior, Pope averaged around 11.0 points per game and had standout...

Spotlight: JJ Mandaquit Utah Prep

JJ Mandaquit: Utah Prep’s True Point Guard and Leader on the Grind Session JJ Mandaquit is a 6'1" point guard from Honolulu, Hawaii, and a cornerstone player for Utah Prep's basketball program. Known for his leadership, toughness, and basketball IQ, Mandaquit exemplifies the qualities of an old...

Grind Session Spotlight: TyTy Washington Jr.

TyTy Washington Jr., a standout alumnus of The Grind Session, rose to prominence as a highly skilled guard with AZ Compass Prep in Chandler, Arizona. Washington's senior season in 2021 was a masterclass in leadership and performance, culminating in AZ Compass Prep defeating BFL Prep from Seattle...