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Ross Van De Griek

Ross Van De Griek

Joined: Feb 6, 2025

Ross Van De Griek has been a high school sports writer covering the state of Florida since 2021. Ross also has been scouting high school basketball and Grassroots Basketball across the Southeast Region since 2022. Ross has been covering basketball and recruiting for High School on SI since August 2024. He has collaborated with Next Up Sports, Prep Hoops, and On The Radar Hoops throughout his scouting career. You can follow him on X @rossvdg14 or reach him via email rossvdg14@gmail.com for story ideas.

Mainland's DeAndre Newland (21) has his shot blocked by Blake's Joshua Lewis (5) and Joe Philon (1) in an FHSAA Class 5A boys basketball semifinal in Lakeland on Friday, March 6, 2024.
Florida

Four-star small forward Joshua Lewis commits to Louisiana-Lafayette

Four-star small forward Joshua Lewis, out of Blake High School in Tampa, Florida has announced he has committed to the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, he ann

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The Columbus Explorers defeat the Grayson Rams in a City of Palms Classic quarterfinal game at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.
Georgia

Vote: Who is the 2024-2025 Georgia high school boys basketball Class AAAAAA Coach of the Year?

The Georgia high school boys basketball season has officially concluded, and now we turn our attention to the coach of the year nominees. High School on SI will

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IMG Academy players and coaches pose after winning the 2025 Chipotle Nationals championship game in Indiana.
Florida

Final Top 25 Florida high school girls basketball rankings (4/16/2025)

The Florida high school girls' basketball season is officially complete for 2024-2025 with the IMG Academy Ascenders capping off their first national title in p

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From left to right: Jordan Gregory, Anthony Robinson Sr., Charlie Ward, Beverly Burnett and Daniel Grusky celebrate with the District 1-3A championship trophy following a 65-58 win over Maclay on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Fhs
Florida

Charlie Ward finalizing deal to be next head men's basketball coach at Florida A&M

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Florida A&M University is finalizing a deal to hire 11-year NBA veteran Charlie Ward as the next head men's basketball coach. W

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Two Wilson footballs on a football field
Alabama

Alabama high school football: Baker releases 2025 schedule

Football schedules for the 2025 season are starting to be announced all across the Yellowhammer State and High School On SI Alabama will share these as we see t

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Alabama

Alabama high school football: Spain Park releases 2025 schedule

Football schedules for the 2025 season are starting to be announced all across the Yellowhammer State and High School On SI Alabama will share these as we see t

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Vestavia Hills' Charles Taaffe (11) throws a pass over Hillcrest High defensive lineman Tayvion Johnson (90) at Hillcrest High School Friday Sept. 13, 2024.
Alabama

Alabama high school football: Vestavia Hills release 2025 schedule

Football schedules for the 2025 season are starting to be announced all across the Yellowhammer State and High School On SI Alabama will share these as we see t

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Montverde Academy Eagles guard Dante Allen (30) goes to dunk the ball during the fourth quarter of the first round of the 51st annual City of Palms Classic against the Archbishop Carroll Patriots at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
Florida

Four-star combo guard Dante Allen commits to Miami (Florida)

On Monday, Montverde Academy (Florida) four-star combo guard Dante Allen committed to the University of Miami, per Alex Karamanos Allen, is the son of Miami Hea

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John Oxton has stepped down after 33 seasons at Lakeville North.
Minnesota

John Oxton retires as Lakeville North (Minnesota) head boys basketball coach

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Sep 8, 2022; Northport, AL, USA; Hewitt-Trussville's wide receiver Jacob Serena (14) runs the ball against Tuscaloosa County High at Tuscaloosa County High School Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Tuscaloosa News Football Hewitt Trussville Vs Tuscaloosa County High School Football
Alabama

Alabama high school football: Hewitt-Trussville releases 2025 schedule

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Columbus players cheer from the bench during the championship game of the 2025 Chipotle Nationals in Indiana.
Florida

Columbus (Florida) names Jorge Milo as head boys basketball coach

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Mar 6, 2025; Macon, Georgia, USA; North Oconee Head Coach Rick Rasmussen and Pace Academy Head Coach Sharman White hug after the North Oconee and Pace Academy boys AAAA state basketball championship game at the Macon Coliseum. North Oconee won 60-48. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK
Georgia

North Oconee (Georgia) head boys basketball coach Rick Rasmussen named GBCA Class 4A Coach of the Year

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