University of Minnesota Athletics
2026-27 Men's Basketball Roster
Jersey Number 10
Nolan Groves
- Position:
- Guard
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-5 / 205
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Orono, Minn.
- High School:
- Orono
2025-26 Season (Texas Tech): Saw action in 23 games for the Red Raiders last season that advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament • averaged 5.8 minutes and scored 21 points, as well as starting in the first two games of the season • had a career-best collegiate game against Lindenwood where he scored seven points and 16 rebounds.
High School/Prep: Played with Orono High School and Minnesota Select (JSizzles 3SSB) • earned 2024-25 Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year after scoring 34.1 points per game along with adding 8.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 3.0 steals as a senior at Orono High School • during his senior year, scored 40 or more points in nine games with a season-high 57 • led his high school team to the state tournament and finished his prep career by scoring 29 points in an 87-85 win during the Class 3A tournament third-place game • was also named the Metro West Conference Player of the Year
Personal: Graduated from Orono High School in June of 2025 where he held a 3.8 GPA • son of John and Jennifer Groves • has two siblings, sister Elizabeth and brother Oliver • volunteered as a Special Olympics basketball coach in high school • undeclared major.
High School/Prep: Played with Orono High School and Minnesota Select (JSizzles 3SSB) • earned 2024-25 Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year after scoring 34.1 points per game along with adding 8.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 3.0 steals as a senior at Orono High School • during his senior year, scored 40 or more points in nine games with a season-high 57 • led his high school team to the state tournament and finished his prep career by scoring 29 points in an 87-85 win during the Class 3A tournament third-place game • was also named the Metro West Conference Player of the Year
Personal: Graduated from Orono High School in June of 2025 where he held a 3.8 GPA • son of John and Jennifer Groves • has two siblings, sister Elizabeth and brother Oliver • volunteered as a Special Olympics basketball coach in high school • undeclared major.
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