Minnesota’s high-effort 6-9 forward earning real minutes
In the 2025-26 season, Grayson Grove became a valuable stretch of Minnesota’s frontcourt, starting 12 games and averaging 4.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists while shooting 59.4% from the field for the Golden Gophers.[1][4] What makes him interesting is not raw scoring but his versatility: he has stepped into a heavy-minute role amid injuries, shown playmaking for a forward, and delivered impact nights like 10 points, six rebounds and five assists against Rutgers.[2][7][9] A 6-9 redshirt freshman with strong academic credentials, he looks like a smart, connective, low-mistake fit for a system that values toughness and feel.[4][7]
