Grayson Grove progression

I never watched him before this season mostly because I don't pay attention to HS recruits until they come here. After him getting more playing time due to dwindling numbers, I quickly came to the conclusion that he is a much better athlete than I expected him to be.

This guy has the size, foot speed, and athleticism to play at this level. He is a bit short on skills but I believe those can be stronger by next season and the seasons thereafter.
In high school he was a very good free-throw and three-point shooter, as he gets more comfortable I think both of those things will start to get a lot smother.
 

In high school he was a very good free-throw and three-point shooter, as he gets more comfortable I think both of those things will start to get a lot smother.
The free throw thing has to be mental but it is tough to watch. I am actually a little surprised Wisconsin didn't foul him intentionally a little more because he is such a mess at the line right now.

But the rest of his game has been a lot of fun to watch and he is developing into a really solid rotation piece. May or may not end up being a starter but he can give quality minutes regardless of his role moving forward.

Needs to get the free throw thing squared away so that he can be on the court late in games.
 






I'd argue he's already more talented than Fox....he can shoot the ball some
Both are adept at shooting scud missiles toward the backboard.
Grove, hitting that 3 point shot, is like the blind squirrel finding the nut.

I do like the effort from both, but skilled shooter will never be something in their basketball legacy.
 

Both are adept at shooting scud missiles toward the backboard.
Grove, hitting that 3 point shot, is like the blind squirrel finding the nut.

I do like the effort from both, but skilled shooter will never be something in their basketball legacy.
I saw Grove in high school, he had good touch, he could hit shots from15, he also hit on a number of threes! His shooting probably won’t improve a ton this season, but in the years to come, I hope he regains that confidence he once had.
 

I watched him a ton in high school and he can hit the 3. Did it consistently. His free throws were good too. Until midway through his senior year. Then something happened on the mental side. Great kid overall.
 



He’s growing into a Big Ten banger!
Fun watching his development.
 


He's made huge strides since the beginning of the season when he was forced into play. He needs to bulk up a little bit.....but he's got really good instincts.....which is hard to teach.
 









I'd argue he's already more talented than Fox....he can shoot the ball some
I really liked that pass he made to Durkin on a cut yesterday too.

Would love to see him keep working on the shooting so he is a threat to regularly knock down a 3 when his man gives him 10 feet of space.

I will be curious to see how he progresses. And if Vaihola is back next year how Niko deploys him and Grove, and changes how he uses JCJ.
 

Grove can dunk it and hang on the rim, and he can make layups under the basket. Those count as scoring.

Plus he's a hustle monster who puts himself in the right places with consistency.
I will TAKE a big that actually dunks the ball instead of getting layups swatted. I feel like Grove is already our best C since Oturu. The kid, at worst, hustles is butt off. The put-backs have been energizing for the team too, important when they all have tired legs
 

Watch out for his junior year, gonna come out like Brook Lopez on the Bucks, going 4/8 a game on 3s
 

Grove can dunk it and hang on the rim, and he can make layups under the basket. Those count as scoring.

Plus he's a hustle monster who puts himself in the right places with consistency.
Yep, Grove is extremely active when he is in there and is developing into a nice role player who gives the team quality minutes when he is out there. May never be a starter or star but can be a quality part of the rotation off the bench and as he keeps developing could work his way into a starting role eventually.
 

I will TAKE a big that actually dunks the ball instead of getting layups swatted. I feel like Grove is already our best C since Oturu. The kid, at worst, hustles is butt off. The put-backs have been energizing for the team too, important when they all have tired legs

And Grove is the one doing the swatting. Generally speaking, defensive effort doesn't show up on a scoresheet, but it makes a big difference.
 

I would take Fox over Grove IMO.
Fox is one of my all time favorites after last year. That being said he also was pushing on 30 by the time he graduated! I would of course take Fox (if healthy) right now, but Grove is absolutely working his tail off and going from a cast off to a legitimate piece of our team this season. I’m torn between him hopefully being out recruited or finding a way to become that player that other teams love to hate. Especially after he starts to feel like he’s been here for about a decade.
 







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