Emmanuel College (Ma.)

CAREER BESTS

AS A JUNIOR...

• Appeared in 26 games for the Saints in 2022-23, serving as the squad's sixth-man for much of the campaign with six total starts.
• Averaged 12.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting, to go with 4.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.
• Scored a career-high 21 points twice during the year including in the GNAC Semifinals vs. Albertus Magnus on February 24.
• Scored double-digit points in 21 of the 26 games he played in including a stretch of 11 straight games from December 29 through January 31.
• Collected a career-best nine rebounds on Jan. 7 at Norwich
• Picked up a career-high five streals on Feb. 18 at Rivier, following it up with a career-high four blocks on Feb. 21 vs. Johnson & Wales.
• Ranked first in the GNAC North in FT% shooting at a 81.2% clip.
• Also ranked in the top three in the conference from behind the arc, registered a 49.9% mark from three.
• Named to the 2023 GNAC All-Tournament Team after averaging 19.0 ppg for the Saints in the postseason.
• Finished the season with 332 points, 107 rebounds, 51 assists, 33 steals and five blocks. 

AS A SOPHOMORE...

• Played in 25 games for the Saints, making eight starts for the program in 2021-22.
• Averaged 9.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game in 22.6 minutes. The 9.6 points per game were third-most on the Saints.
• Made collegiate debut on Nov. 12, 2021, in a 62-51 victory against Framingham State.
• Earned first career collegiate start on Nov. 30, 2021, against Fitchburg State. Grijalva played 28 minutes, scoring 10 points in the start. 
• Scored a season-high 18 points on Jan. 8, 2022, in an 87-77 win over St. Joseph's College (ME). Grijalva played 28 minutes, shooting 6-of-9 from the floor.
• Finished the season scoring 239 points, second-most on the team.
• Named to the GNAC Academic All-Conference Team.

AS A FIRST YEAR...

• The 2020-21 season was cancelled due to the COVID19 pandemic forcing the ECMBB team to not compete in any games

BEFORE EMMANUEL...

• Earned six varsity letters at Exeter HS, three on the court and three on the football field
• Named New Hampshire "Mr. Basketball" in 2020 by the NH Basketball Coaches Organization, an award based on 50% basketball excellence, 25% on academics and 25% on sportsmanship/citizenship
• Selected as the NH Boys Basketball Player of the Year and Divsion 1 All-State team as a senior
• Earned NH Division 1 All-State honorable mention honors during junior campaign when he helped lead the Blue Hawks to a State Championship with a perfect 24-0 record

PLAYER PROFILE

• Major: Business Management
• Career Aspirations: Enjoy my job
• Favorite Movies: UP
• Favorite Book or Podcast: Harry Potter series
• Favorite Pre-game Meal: Trail mix
• Favorite Late Night Snack: Trail mix
• Favorite Spot on EC Campus: Gym
• Favorite Class at EC: Math
• Most Exciting Athletic Experience: Winning NH State Championship in 2019
• Most Respected Professional Athlete: Kobe Bryant