Power Conference (W)

New this season, the Grind Session Power Conference is the premier tier of The Grind Session for women, an elite winter circuit for top prep and high school basketball programs. This invitation-only division includes 11 of the best teams from the United States and Canada. Teams earn their spots through direct invitations. Once in, they compete in showcase events across North America from November through March, with results tracked in a national standings table.

The season will culminate in a postseason championship run staged in mid-March. These events draw national scouting attention and have helped launch numerous NCAA and WNBA 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

Academy of Central Florida (FL) [W]

Academy of Central Florida (FL) [W]
Albuquerque Prep Women

Albuquerque Prep (NM) [W]

Albuquerque Prep (NM) [W]
Bella Vista Prep AZ

Bella Vista (AZ) [W]

Bella Vista (AZ) [W]
DME Sports Academy

DME Academy (FL) [W]

DME Academy (FL) [W]
example academy

Example Academy (IL) [W]

Example Academy (IL) [W]
Ft. Erie-2025

Fort Erie (CAN) [W]

Fort Erie (CAN) [W]
Grind Prep Academy

Grind Prep (OK) [W]

Grind Prep (OK) [W]
Hamilton Heights Christian TN

Hamilton Heights (TN) [W]

Hamilton Heights (TN) [W]
Legion Prep TX

Legion Prep (TX) [W]

Legion Prep (TX) [W]
Life Prep

Life Prep (KS) [W]

Life Prep (KS) [W]
Royal Crown CAN

Royal Crown (CAN) [W]

Royal Crown (CAN) [W]
Headlines: Power Conference (W)
GiGi's Journal-entry1

GiGi's Journal - Entry 1

Introducing GiGi's Journal, a look inside DME senior GiGi Battle's basketball journey. We'll be following the reigning Grind Session MVP throughout her senior year as she gives us a glimpse into her life as an elite athlete. Logo created by GiGi herself!
Austin Goosby

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.

Dallas

Grind Session Dallas – Saturday Recap

Saturday at Nolan Catholic High School delivered a full slate of competitive matchups as Grind Session Dallas continued with seven games featuring programs from across the country and abroad. From last-second drama to dominant individual performances, Day 2 provided plenty of storylines heading into the Sunday finale.
Yohane Kabongo

Grind Session Dallas – Day 1 Recap

The opening day of Grind Session Dallas delivered a full slate of competitive matchups at Nolan Catholic High School, featuring international talent, nationally ranked prospects, and statement performances across both the boys’ and girls’ divisions. From a strong showing by a Florida powerhouse to a dominant women’s performance from Oklahoma, Day 1 set the tone for a high-level weekend in Fort Worth.
Martay Barnes move in for the blocked shot

Grind Session Dallas: Top Prospects to Watch

The Grind Session returns to Texas this weekend with a high-level showcase in Dallas, as Nolan High School hosts three days of elite prep basketball from December 19–21. As has become the standard on the Grind Session circuit, the event brings together nationally ranked prospects, rising underclassmen, and battle-tested programs from across the country.
Danyelle London

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. 

Caleb Holt

Grind Session Owensboro Weekend Review Four Days of Elite Hoops, Breakout Stars & Championship-Level Energy

Owensboro, KY — The Owensboro Sportscenter once again served as a showcase floor for rising stars, nationally ranked programs, ESPN-listed prospects, and high-stakes matchups that lived up to their billing. Across four days of women’s and men’s competition, the building saw dramatic comebacks, statement wins, highlight moments, and new names emerging into the Grind Session spotlight.
Emmanuel Jamgbadi

Grind Session Owensboro — Friday Recap

Owensboro, Kentucky — Friday delivered a full day of Grind Session basketball as eight matchups unfolded inside the Owensboro Sportscenter. From ranked national programs and international talent to local high-school showcases, fans were treated to drama, highlight moments, and standout performances.
Bruce Branch III

Prolific Prep defeats SEPA 75-64

The opening day of Grind Session Owensboro delivered a full slate of high-level basketball, featuring elite women’s matchups in the afternoon and a trio of nationally ranked men’s games in the evening. From clutch fourth-quarter shot-making to breakout freshman performances, Day 1 set the tone for a massive four-day event filled with ESPN Top-25 talent and future college stars.
Marcis Ponder

Grind Session Owensboro, Kentucky

The Owensboro Sportscenter is set to light up this weekend as the Grind Session circuit rolls into town for its highly anticipated December event, running from December 4 through December 7. Featuring powerhouse national programs, nationally ranked prospects, and a deep roster of next-level talent, Owensboro once again becomes a destination city for prep basketball excellence.
Toni Bryant and Sara OKeke

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.
Sara Okeke

Daytona Beach Day 3

Championship-week energy carried into Wednesday as Day 3 of the all-women’s Grind Session continued at the DME Academy home court. With Thanksgiving break looming and the season gaining momentum, the morning delivered the final two games of the event.
Gigi Battle

Grind Session Daytona Beach — Day 2 Recap

Day 2 of the first-ever all-women’s Grind Session event delivered drama, star performances, and wire-to-wire competitiveness from start to finish. Five games filled Tuesday’s slate at DME Academy, and each matchup brought its own storylines and standout moments. Here’s how the action unfolded.
Sara Okeke

Grind Session Daytona Beach - Women’s Event Opens with Elite Competition and Statement Performances

The Grind Session’s first-ever all-women’s standalone event tipped off in Daytona Beach with six action-packed games featuring some of the top high school programs and individual talents in North America. From defensive battles and breakout scoring displays to dominant performances by nationally ranked teams, Day 1 set the tone for what promises to be a landmark weekend for women’s prep basketball.
Grind Session Georgia

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.”
Gigi Battle

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.
Marcis Ponder

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.
DME Academy

Final Day Recap – Grind Session Florida Closes Strong in Boca Raton

The final day of Grind Session Boca Raton featured only three games on the schedule, but the action was packed with intensity, standout individual performances, and a strong showing from Florida programs. Four of the six teams competing on Sunday call Florida home, and the crowd at Boca Raton’s beautiful facility was treated to a fast-moving, high-energy finale.
Toni Bryant

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.
Beckham Black drives to the bucket

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

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Grind Session is the first-ever winter circuit of elite high school basketball events. In past seasons, our teams have played in some of the greatest and most unique cities across the U.S., as well as Canada, the Bahamas, and Puerto Rico. From November to March over 400 action-packed games will be played. Grind Session is more than just great games: it's an opportunity to prepare for the next chapter of your basketball career.

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