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9 Dylan Grant

9 Dylan Grant

  • Position:
    Forward
  • Height:
    6-8
  • Weight:
    220
  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Mississauga, Canada
  • Highschool:
    Michigan Collegiate High School

Summary

Biography

Dylan Grant, a talented forward from Mississauga, Canada, returns to the Scarlet Knights for the 2025-26 season after a successful freshman season On the Banks, where he played in 21 games and started 16. Grant brings a blend of athleticism, scoring ability, and defensive prowess to the team.

2024-25 Season (At Rutgers)

  • Played in 21 games, with 16 starts averaging 5.9 points and 3.4 rebounds in 18.8 minutes per game
  • Saw three minutes of action against Wagner (Nov. 6) in season opener, then 14 minutes against No. 20 Texas A&M (Nov. 30) and three minutes against Ohio State (Dec. 7) -- seeing action in three of the first 14 games and playing 20 minutes total
  • Broke out against Wisconsin (Jan. 6), playing 16 minutes and scoring eight points with three rebounds and two blocks 
  • Had seven points in 15 minutes against Purdue (Jan. 9) 
  • Made first career start in win over UCLA (Jan. 13)
  • Scored 15 points in win at Nebraska (Jan. 16)
  • Had 19 points and 8 rebounds at Maryland (Feb. 9)
  • Posted 12 points and six rebounds in win over Minnesota (March 9)
High School:
  • A consensus four-star prospect, ranked as the 22nd power forward in the nation by ESPN and the highest-ranked player from Michigan.
  • Averaged 18.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game during his sophomore season, followed by an impressive junior year with 21.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game, leading Michigan Collegiate High School to the Charter School Conference Regular Season East Championships.
  • Played AAU basketball with “The Family” on the EYBL circuit, averaging 15.0 points and 6.6 rebounds in competitive sessions against top high school talent.
  • Competed for the U18 Canadian Men’s Basketball team at the FIBA U-18 Americas Championship in Mexico in 2022.
Personal:
  • Dylan is proud to play for Rutgers and be a part of the historic freshman class, the “Freshman Five.”
  • Dylan is the son of Sparkle, who he credits for making sacrifices to help him reach where he is today.
  • Dylan is known for his offensive and defensive balanced skill-set.
  • Off the court, Dylan likes to hang with friends and talk with his family.
Coach Pikiell’s Remarks:
  • “We’re excited about Dylan Grant. First and foremost, we are getting a wonderful young man from a great family. He’s an athlete, a rebounder, an inside-outside scorer, and the ultimate defender of all five positions. Rutgers fans are going to love him and most of all they are going to love his energy.”
Player’s Remarks:
  • “I’m very athletic, high energy, and defensive minded. I’m out there to get a stop, run the floor, and get to the rim.” 
  • “My goal is to place high in the Big Ten and ultimately make [March Madness] and go on a run from there.”
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Historical Player Information

  • 9

    2024-25Freshman

    Forward
    6'7" 220 lbs
    9
  • 9

    2025-26Sophomore

    Forward
    6'8" 220 lbs
    9
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