steady, efficient UC Riverside floor general with elite free-throw touch
Nick Gruninger’s UC Riverside profile is that of a compact, pass-first guard who did the little things well: in the 2014-15 season, he averaged 6.2 points and 3.3 assists, and his .938 free-throw shooting jumped off the page as a real late-game weapon[2][13]. He was also described as a player who led or tied for the team lead in assists often, which fits the “connector” guard role coaches love[6]. The biggest reason to care? He’s a poised, low-drama organizer who can keep an offense humming and punish fouls—a smart fit for a team needing control, decision-making, and reliable guard play[5][6].
