B.J. Grove brings size, local roots, and old-school interior toughness to Cincinnati
In the 2001-02 season, B.J. Grove gave Cincinnati a true paint presence at 6-foot-11 and 280 pounds, averaging 1.4 points and 1.3 rebounds in 15 games while providing big-man depth the Bearcats otherwise lacked. His best trait was sheer interior size, but the bigger story is his perseverance: reports from the era note he battled conditioning and weight issues, yet still worked his way back into the rotation. If your team needs a rugged, local, no-frills center with functional post size, Grove fits the “bigs make you pay attention” category.
