The Star Alliance

The Star Alliance 🧡💙

[Grind Session @thegrindsession]

🇮🇹 The Star Alliance is officially back on the calendar for the 2026-2027 Grind Session season.

[Pro Insight @_proinsight]

Day 2 Eye-Catchers ⏩️ #NextGenEuroLeague

🇱🇻 Ricards Aizpurs (2008)
🇬🇧 Myles Barry (2009)
🇮🇹 Livio Berlingeri (2008)
🇪🇸 Juom Maker Bol (2008)
🇺🇸 Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje (2009)
🇸🇮 Martin Cizej (2008)
🇪🇸 Chiek Diallo (2008)
🇩🇪 Kilian Dück (2008)
🇭🇷 Ante Garac (2009)
🇱🇻 Markuss Jahovics (2010)
🇸🇮 Stefan Joksimovic (2008)
🇬🇷 Iason Karras (2008)
🇬🇪 Mate Khatiashvili (2008)
🇬🇷 Giannis Can Kizil (2008)
🇷🇸 Nikola Kusturica (2009)
🇪🇸 Diego Niebla (2008)
🇷🇸 Andrija Susic (2008)
🇸🇮 Jakob Siftar (2009)
🇩🇰 Lucas Troels-Smith (2009)
🇮🇹 Simone Ventura (2009)
🇮🇹 Giulio Vergnaghi (2008)
🇩🇪 Casper Vossenberg (2009)

[Rodger Bohn @rodgerbohn]

All of the info that you need for @TheGrindSession All Star Weekend featuring no shortage of International talent, 5🌟prospects, and elite prep programs that NBA scouts will be observing.
📅 Thurs 2/12-Sun 2/15
📍El Camino College
📺 via @TanagerSports 👇
https://t.co/sCK4fffVHT

[Colby Giacubeno @ColbyGHoops]

So much to like with @thestaralliance G Ricards Aizpurs (@ricardsaizpurss). The 6’5” 17-year-old 🇱🇻 native has a college-ready frame, a fluid skillset & a high IQ both on/off ball. Compact, textbook mechanics on his release & a pretty ball that follows.

28PTS vs Clinton Grace

[Grind Session @thegrindsession]

🚨Official Grind Session All-Star Weekend Los Angeles presented by the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Schedule

Four days of elite competition featuring top programs from across the United States and around the world, coming together in Los Angeles during All-Star Weekend.

This event marks a special partnership with the NBPA, bringing together high level basketball, education, and opportunity in a curated environment.

📍 El Camino College, Torrance, CA
📅 February 12 to 15, 2026
📺 All games live streamed on The Grind Session YouTube
🎟️ Tickets Available via Eventbrite or at the door

Schedule subject to change

[The Star Alliance @thestaralliance]

Washington DC up next 🇺🇸
The Star Alliance hits another stop of The Grind Session, competing against elite prep schools from the DMV area.
High-level games, big challenges, great exposure. 🔥

[Grind Session @thegrindsession]

FINAL
Zephyrhills Christian (FL) 78
The Star Alliance (ITA) 63
Player of the Game: Toni Bryant 22p 11r 1a 2s 4b

Yale Davis 24p 7p 9a 2s
Ricards Aizpurs 19p 3r 3a 1s
Brian Angeletti 15p 3r 1s

[Colby Giacubeno @ColbyGHoops]

🎥 Room: @thegrindsession 🇨🇦 standouts

-@SEPAHoops looks dominant
-@Promis_N cements as a top prospect in 🇨🇦
- A 🇱🇻 product to 📝

READ👉: https://t.co/wxPmx0mwmy

[Marcus Helton @MarcusHelton]

Latvian guard Ricards Aizpurs said he once dreamed of having the chance to face top American talent, and he's taking full advantage of the opportunity on The Grind Session Circuit.

The latest from @heinnews for MADE Hoops:

🔗 https://t.co/tMBOTblQVH

[Grind Session @thegrindsession]

FINAL
The Star Alliance (ITA) 72
iSchool (TX) 64
Player of the Game: Ricards Aizpurs 21p 5r 2a

Fallou Sow 11p 6r 1b
Mike Banks 15p 7r 1a
Ayden McClinton 14p 4r 1a 2s

[Grind Session @thegrindsession]

FINAL
Mt. Zion Prep (MD) 78
The Star Alliance (ITA) 69
Player of the Game: Jasiah Cannady 29p 9r 4a 1s

Jacob Canton 17p 3r 4a 5s
Brian Angeletti 18p 6r
Riccardo Crestan 15p 6r 2a 1s

[The Star Alliance @thestaralliance]

🏀 Next stop: Toronto 🇨🇦

Our U19 squad The Star Alliance heads to The Grind Session to face top prep teams from 🇺🇸 & 🇨🇦!

📅 Nov 7–9
📍 Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre

🆚 Mt. Zion Prep | iSchool | Royal Crown

Big stage. Big talent. Bigger growth. 💪🇮🇹

#GrindSessionCanada

[NXTPRO Hoops @NxtProHoops]

Bridge of Hoops: Guards Eye-Catchers

✍️ @JustinMatcham

@beckhamblack0 | @jwilk2_ | @rylankelly26 | @canttstop3 | @aaron_embo | @kingjayrob5 | Dominique Fisher | @ROCKOUTMARTAY

@thestaralliance @thegrindsession

Free Article ⬇️ https://t.co/i13sCGAoNx

[NXTPRO Hoops @NxtProHoops]

Bridge of Hoops: Wing Eye-Catchers

✍️ @JustinMatcham

@bkbranch3 | @alexx_smith26 | Justin Kayode | Dylan McGhee | Tomislav Vukovic | @ricardsaizpurss

@thestaralliance @thegrindsession

Free Article 🔽 https://t.co/2lFA4EzW7S

[David Hein @heinnews]

The 1st Bridge of Hoops was a great success
Here a wrapup of the reactions of those involved
@thestaralliance @thegrindsession @StellaAzzurraRm @Orange1Bassano @ProlificPrep @dubaibasket @bczalgiris @OlimpiaMI1936 @SEPAHoops @dnaprepacademy @theacademycfl
https://t.co/i0yZFwihM5

[Grind Session @thegrindsession]

Final Day Recap: Bridge of Hoops Closes with Excitement and International Camaraderie in Bassano Del Grappa, Italy

Full Read📖: https://t.co/Ska233sv3B

[David Hein @heinnews]

1st-ever Bridge of Hoops Invitational is complete
@SEPAHoops and @ProlificPrep are the only two undefeated teams
@CJRosser7 was named MVP
Thanks @Orange1Bassano for allowing me to cover this amazing event and thanks to @thegrindsession for presenting it
https://t.co/H7rdfJn6Na

[Pro Insight @_proinsight]

Friday Eye-Catchers ⏩ #BridgeOfHoops

🇱🇻 Ricards Aizpurs (2027)
🇺🇸 Nasir Anderson (2027)
🇺🇸 Beckham Black (2027)
🇺🇸 Bruce Branch III (2027)
🇲🇪 Maksim Brnovic (2027)
🇮🇹 Mattia Ceccato (2027)
🇪🇸 Dominique Fisher (2026)
🇺🇸 Ethan Hillsman (2026)
🇺🇸 Justin Kayode (2026)
🇸🇰 Lukas Kubala (2027)
🇱🇹 Jokubas Kukta (2028)
🇸🇮 Ian Lazarevski (2026)
🇺🇸 MJ Madison (2026)
🇲🇪 Luka Malovic (2028)
🇺🇸 Dylan McGee (2027)
🇮🇹 Samuele Miccoli (2026)
🇦🇷 Felipe Minzer (2026)
🇮🇹 Giannis Odzebe (2027)
🇺🇸 Jayden Robinson (2028)
🇺🇸 CJ Rosser (2027)
🇱🇹 Ignas Stombergas (2027)
🇧🇦 Imran Subasic (2028)
🇭🇷 Tomislav Vuckovic (2027)

[The Star Alliance @thestaralliance]

🌉🏀 Bridge of Hoops 2025 – All-Star Best 5

🇺🇸 American 5: Dominique Fisher, Beckham Black, Nasir Anderson, C.J. Rosser, Bruce Branch III

🇪🇺 European 5: Sekou Diarra, Ricards Aizpurs, Ignas Štombergas, Samuele Miccoli, Lukas Kubala

📸 @mr.hoop__ @therealgrindsession

[Cerebro Sports @CerebroSports]

🗓️ 2025 The Bridge of Hoops Invitational | Bassano del Grappa (Italy)

- The Star Alliance vs Southeastern Prep Academy 10/23/2025
📈 Player of the game - Marri Wesley (Southeastern Prep Academy)

- Armani Milano vs DNA Prep 10/23/2025
📈 Player of the game - Justin Kayode (DNA Prep)

- The Star Alliance vs Academy of Central Florida 10/24/2025
📈 Player of the game - Dominique Fisher (Academy of Central Florida)