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Three Grind Session Standouts Competing in 2025 FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket Division B

The Grind Session is proud to announce that three of its rising female stars — Emilie Norregaard (Denmark), Lisa Sirgi (Estonia), and Naima van Stein (Netherlands) — are representing their countries in the 2025 FIBA U18 Women’s European Championship Division B.

The event is currently taking place in the Lithuanian cities of Alytus and Vilnius through July 13.

Grind Session Stars Take on the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup in Switzerland

The 2025 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup tipped off over the weekend in Lausanne, Switzerland and the competition is loaded with an impressive lineup of Grind Session talent.

Here are the 14 former and current Grind Session stars representing their respective national teams and hoping to raise the championship trophy on July 6:

Portia Reisen of Fort Erie International Academy to Represent Canada at 2025 FIBA U16 Women’s AmeriCup

The Grind Session is proud to announce that Portia Reisen, a sophomore guard from Fort Erie International Academy, has been selected as one of 12 athletes to represent Canada at the 2025 FIBA U16 Women’s AmeriCup.

Featuring top young talent from across the Americas, the ninth edition of the tournament will take place this week (June 16-22) in Irapuato, Mexico.

89 Grind Session Seniors Commit to Play College Basketball During the 2025–2026 Season

The impressive list is expected to grow in the weeks and months ahead. The Grind Session proudly announces that 89 senior athletes from the Class of 2025 have officially committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level during the 2025–2026 season.

Seven Grind Session Standouts Named to 6th Annual Ball Dawg All-Star Game

The Grind Session is proud to announce that seven of its outgoing seniors have been selected to participate in the 6th Annual Ball Dawgs All-Star Game, set to take place in Las Vegas on May 10, 2025. Representing both the boys and girls divisions, their selections are a major milestone in their basketball journeys and a point of pride for the Grind Session community.

2025 NBA Playoffs Feature 15 Grind Session Alumni Chasing the Title

The Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy, one of the most coveted awards in American sports, is the culmination of the NBA playoffs. Over the next two months, 16 teams and more than 200 players will battle for the trophy. This year, 15 former Grind Session stars across 10 different teams are among those looking to lift the championship hardware in June. Four of those teams have multiple Grind Session alumni on their postseason rosters, led by a trio of alumni on the Denver Nuggets. The Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, and Minesota Timberwolves feature two Grind Session products apiece.

Shaq’s Daughter Me’Arah O’Neal Drops 2-Word Reaction to Nyadieng Yiech’s Euro Step at Nike Hoop Summit

Shaquille O’Neal’s daughter, Me’Arah O’Neal, praised the Grind Session’s Nyadieng Yiech following her performance at the 2025 Women's Nike Hoop Summit, which took place at Moda Center in Portland on Saturday. Yiech, who spent her final two high school seasons with Fort Erie International, represented Team World in their matchup against Team USA.

Grind Session Stars Shine Bright at the 2025 Nike Hoops Summit

The 2025 Nike Hoops Summit lit up the Moda Center—home of the Portland Trail Blazers—with an unforgettable night of elite-level basketball and standout performances by some of Grind Session’s brightest stars. This year’s event saw five Grind Session athletes take the court, representing both the USA and World teams across the mens’ and womens’ games.

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.

The Fort Erie International forward led his team to victory at the CWENCH All Canadian Games, dropping a game-high 26 points to go along with 13 boards. For his efforts, Beckford became the 11th Grind Session player to be named MVP of the annual all-star game that has drawn comparisons to America's McDonald's All-American Game.

Five Grind Session Stars Set to Play at 2025 Nike Hoop Summit

AJ Dybantsa, Mikel Brown Jr, Ikenna Alozie, Bella Hines, and Nyadieng Yiech to battle this weekend in the elite showcase of tomorrow's college, NBA/WNBA stars.

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.

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

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 International, DME Academy, Prolific Prep and Utah Prep Academy. Here’s a recap of the thrilling matchups that determined who will continue their championship pursuit.

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.

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.

Grind Session 2025 Final Regular Season Event

This past weekend, Utah Prep Academy's gym hosted the final regular-season event of The Grind Session's 11th season, featuring four thrilling games that set the stage for the upcoming playoffs in Salt Lake City.

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.