Milos Uzan, a two-year Grind Session standout from Las Vegas, Nevada, has made an incredible journey from high school basketball to the pinnacle of college hoops. His path has been defined by resilience, adaptability, and elite-level competition, preparing him for the biggest stage in NCAA basketball.
Early High School Career
Uzan initially played high school basketball for his father, the head coach at Desert Pines High School in Las Vegas. He led his team to the Nevada State High School Championship game in the 2019-2020 season. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, high school basketball in Nevada was canceled, forcing Uzan to seek other opportunities to continue his development.
Joining the Grind Session
Determined to keep playing, Uzan joined the Grind Session, an elite high school basketball circuit. He moved to Napa Valley to play for Prolific Prep for the 2021 season. The Grind Session, operating in a bubble environment similar to the NBA, hosted games in Phoenix, allowing Uzan to compete at a high level despite the pandemic.
With Prolific Prep, he played alongside future NCAA Division I and NBA talents, including McDonald’s All American Nate Bittle (Oregon), Adem Bona (UCLA/Philadelphia 76ers), Mouhamed Gueye (Washington State/Atlanta Hawks), and Jordan Pope (Oregon State/Texas). During his junior season on the Grind Session, Uzan played against fierce competitors such as TyTy Washington from AZ Compass (Kentucky/Phoenix Suns) and Paolo Banchero (Duke/Orlando Magic). Uzan helped Prolific Prep reach the Geico Nationals in Fort Myers, Florida, where they faced elite competition. Prolific Prep was eliminated in the second round, but Uzan had proven himself as a top-tier prospect.
Transition to Dream City Christian
Seeking to be closer to home while remaining in the Grind Session, Uzan transferred to Dream City Christian in Glendale, Arizona, for his senior season. Under Coach Kyle Weaver, he further refined his skills, benefiting from the high-level competition and the return of the Grind Session’s national travel schedule.
During his senior year, Uzan was named a four-star recruit and ranked No. 52 in the ESPN 100. He received offers from multiple top programs, including Arizona State, TCU, Texas Tech, UCLA, UNLV, and Washington State. Ultimately, he committed to the University of Oklahoma.
College Basketball Success
Uzan made an immediate impact at Oklahoma, showcasing his playmaking abilities as a 6-foot-4 point guard. As a freshman in 2022–23, he appeared in 32 games with 24 starts, averaging 7.6 points, three assists, and 2.7 rebounds while shooting 41% from three. In 2023–24, he was a team captain for the Sooners, where he started all 32 games, averaging nine points, 4.4 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game. After a strong sophomore season, he entered the transfer portal and joined the University of Houston, a powerhouse under Coach Kelvin Sampson.
Houston dominated the Big 12, winning the conference championship with Uzan delivering a standout 25-point performance in a 72-64 victory over Arizona. The Cougars secured a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and embarked on a thrilling March Madness run:
- First Round: Defeated SIUE 78-40 (Uzan scored 16 points)
- Second Round: Beat Gonzaga 81-76
- Sweet 16: Won a nail-biter against Purdue 62-60, with Uzan hitting the game-winning basket
- Elite Eight: Controlled the game against Tennessee, winning 69-50 to reach the Final Four
Road to the Final Four
With 17 straight wins, Houston is set to face Duke and their superstar, Cooper Flagg, in a highly anticipated battle of No. 1 seeds at the Final Four in San Antonio, Texas, at the Alamodome from April 5-7.
Milos Uzan’s journey from the Grind Session to the biggest stage in college basketball is a testament to his skill, perseverance, and dedication. The entire Grind Session family and fans are cheering him on as he aims to bring home a National Championship. Good luck, Milos!
