The Grind Session Power Conference is the premier tier of The Grind Session, an elite winter circuit for top prep and high school basketball programs. This invitation-only division includes 16 of the best teams from the United States and Canada. Teams earn their spots through direct invitations or a single-elimination Power Play-In tournament. Once in, they compete in showcase events across North America from November through March, with results tracked in a national standings table.
The season culminates in a postseason championship run. Power Conference teams first enter the Round of 16 and quarterfinals, which are staged in mid-March, followed by the High School Basketball World Championship later that month. These events draw national scouting attention and have helped launch numerous NCAA and NBA careers. Fans can watch matchups on Tanager Sports TV, as well as at in-person showcases hosted at various high-profile venues.
Academy of Central Florida (FL) [M]
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BV Academy (AZ) [M]
DME Academy (FL) [M]
DNA Prep (CA) [M]
Fort Erie (CAN) [M]
Gillion Academy (VA) [M]
Hamilton Heights (TN) [M]
Huntington Expression Prep (WV) [M]
iSchool of Lewisville (TX) [M]
Mt Zion Prep (MD) [M]
Prolific Prep (FL) [M]
Royal Crown (CAN) [M]
Southeastern Prep (FL) [M]
The Star Alliance (ITA) [M]
West Oaks (FL) [M]
Winston Salem Christian (NC) [M]
Bernardi up for National Award
Prolific Prep head coach Ryan Bernardi has been named one of 10 national finalists for the Naismith Boys High School Coach of the Year Award, recognizing the top high school basketball coach in the country for the 2025–26 season.
2026 Schedule for Philadelphia
Games are Friday and Saturday February 27th and 28th at Cristo Rey High School in Philadelphia.
Orlando Top Performers from Saturday
Orlando Top Performers from Saturday
Players to Watch in Orlando
Some of the top players in the country will do battle at Southeastern Prep in Orlando this weekend, you can watch all the action on the Grind Session YouTube channel.
Feb. 16 2026 Men's Standings
After an impressive weekend in Southern California, the Crew from Prolific Prep remain undefeated and a top the Power Conference standings
Players to Watch in LA
Men's Power Conference stats
Points per game
- Aaron McGee, Gillion Academy - 21.8
- Ryan Hampton, DME Academy Florida - 20.7
- Caleb Holt, Prolific Prep - 20.2
Rebounds per game
- Marcis Ponder, Gillion Academy - 13.1
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Grind Session Players to Watch DC
2/2/2026 Men's Standings
Power Conference Men's Stat Leaders
1/26/2026 Men's Standings
Crush in the Valley Basketball Showcase
1/12/2026 Men's Standings
Grind Session Dallas – Final Day Recap
The final day of Grind Session Dallas wrapped up Sunday morning at Nolan Catholic High School with four competitive matchups featuring teams from across the United States and abroad. From high-level women’s play to nationally ranked men’s programs closing out the weekend, the event delivered another full slate of physical, fast-paced basketball.
