The Caden Grinde file
- Name: Caden Grinde
- School: Spring Grove
- Class: Junior
- Honors: Breakdown Top 75 juniors
- Coach comment: "Caden has a lot of passion for the game. He will be looked upon as the leader of our team having been a starter on our state tourney team. He is a very good defender that can score in multiple ways." — Spring Grove coach Wade Grinde
Q and A
Give me a short scouting report on yourself as a player. What are your strengths?
- I feel my strengths are in my athleticism. I play hard and am a solid defender. I can play inside and out and am an athletic finisher at the rim. Most importantly, I am a good teammate.
Can you tell us one unusual thing about yourself that others may not know?
- I am a multi-sport athlete (basketball, football, and baseball). I also enjoy hunting and fishing.
What's the best part of playing high school basketball and why?
- I think the best part of playing HS basketball is that you have the opportunity to play and represent your town and the people who raised you. You also get to play with the same teammates throughout your HS career.
Tell me about the outlook for your team this year. What are the strengths of your team?
- We work hard and don't quit. We pride ourselves on defense.
What other activities are you involved in at the high school level?
- Football, baseball, and Student Government.
What type of training do you do in the offseason?
- In addition to AAU and basketball league, I lift three to four times per week and make sure I am getting shots up three to four times a week as well.
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