Play of the Game against Indiana: Grayson Grove's two-way hustle play (video)

[BleedGopher]

Most of the time a play of the game is late in the game or for sure the second half, but I really think this was a big time play that saved us from being down 9 late in the first half, and to see hustle like this from a freshman fires up the entire team and crowd. And I love that he had the confidence to call for the ball while streaking down the lane.

Show this to any player at any level that wants more PT, this is how you earn it.


Go Grove!!

 

[FinnGopher]

How many dribbles do you count after the ball is blocked and going back the other way?
Zero (Reynolds bobbles the catch).
That is a picture perfect fast break.
Grove hustled his butt off. The only thing missing was scoring some points as Grove clanked two awful freethrow attempts. But, yes, this was a major shift in the game. Every team needs a junkyard dog. Looks like Grove is that dog.

 

[Rocksoldier]

Most of the time a play of the game is late in the game or for sure the second half, but I really think this was a big time play that saved us from being down 9 late in the first half, and to see hustle like this from a freshman fires up the entire team and crowd. And I love that he had the confidence to call for the ball while streaking down the lane.

Show this to any player at any level that wants more PT, this is how you earn it.


Go Grove!!

100% bleed nice call I, thought the same thing, our seats are right behind that basket and to see Grayson make a hustle play like that and get to see it up close was absolutely beautiful. I couldn’t tell from our end, but it almost looked like it could’ve been a flagrant the way he got shoved.

 

[GFBfan]

Watching it live, I didn't think he would even have a chance to get back in time to prevent the points, let alone a dunk. The slow down by the Indiana player helped some, but he hustled and didn't give up on the play.
It was also good that Bobby D hustled back to secure the block and start the break. A lack of hustle by him would have led to a nice block by Grayson, but then IU would have laid in the rebound.

 

[Unregistered User]

Most of the time a play of the game is late in the game or for sure the second half, but I really think this was a big time play that saved us from being down 9 late in the first half, and to see hustle like this from a freshman fires up the entire team and crowd. And I love that he had the confidence to call for the ball while streaking down the lane.

Show this to any player at any level that wants more PT, this is how you earn it.


Go Grove!!

Tried for a while to get the right freeze frame watching from home, but I really wish I would have gotten a shot of the IU players eyes after he realized he was just blocked and didn't get the dunk.

Wide open WTF eyes while still holding onto the rim. It was awesome.

 

[TNGophfan]

Agree 100%. Loved the hustle!

 

[Some Day...Maybe]

Most of the time a play of the game is late in the game or for sure the second half, but I really think this was a big time play that saved us from being down 9 late in the first half, and to see hustle like this from a freshman fires up the entire team and crowd. And I love that he had the confidence to call for the ball while streaking down the lane.

Show this to any player at any level that wants more PT, this is how you earn it.


Go Grove!!

That was absolutely awesome!!!

 

[Some Day...Maybe]

Tried for a while to get the right freeze frame watching from home, but I really wish I would have gotten a shot of the IU players eyes after he realized he was just blocked and didn't get the dunk.

Wide open WTF eyes while still holding onto the rim. It was awesome.

I noticed that too.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Most of the time a play of the game is late in the game or for sure the second half, but I really think this was a big time play that saved us from being down 9 late in the first half, and to see hustle like this from a freshman fires up the entire team and crowd. And I love that he had the confidence to call for the ball while streaking down the lane.

Show this to any player at any level that wants more PT, this is how you earn it.


Go Grove!!

Cardinals can Fly

 

[leftyslefty]

At this stage of my fan career, I look for memorable plays, and THAT one will stay with me. I would think coaches everywhere will have that one cued up for hustle pep talks.