Grudzien doesn’t jump off the page as much as some of his Middlesex Magic HGSL teammates, but I think he might be the most valuable player to that team. The 6-foot-1 guard is the best defender on his squad and seems to always be around the ball, whether he’s defending the ball-handler or being active on the help-side. Offensively, he’s an above-the-rim athlete who has incredibly good quickness and passing ability but is also getting more confident from three-point range. Grudzien is just a winner, and I think there are probably some scholarship schools he could make an impact at. Don’t sleep on him.

Grudzien was lethal for Middlesex Magic’s HGSL team. The 5-foot-11 guard is a total pest on the defensive end and wreaks havoc all game with his ability to be physical and handsy at the point of attack. He has great toughness and clearly wants to compete, even in AAU. Offensively, the Marianapolis Prep junior has an awesome spin move and a knack for finishing with contact at the rim. He’s a better athlete than you think, and he’s a relentless attacker of the rim. Grudzien needs to improve his outside shot, but everything else in his game is pretty buttoned up, so he’s absolutely a D3 college prospect.

+22 (#123 to #101)

Grudzien, a guard out of Marianapois Preparatory School in Connecticut, rose 22 spots in this update and now sits at #101 overall. Grudzien is a terrific floor general that might be one of this class’s top passers. He does a great job of getting downhill off the bounce and using his strength and athleticism to his advantage as both a creator and finisher. On top of that, he stands out on the defensive end of the floor as an active and aggressive defender that can generate steals and deflections while also protecting the rim.

+28 (#157 to #129)

Grudzien, a playmaking guard out of Marianapolis Prep, made a 28 spot jump in this update. A high basketball IQ prospect, he knows how to use his frame to his advantage and shows the ability to make plays through contact off the bounce. He’s a shot creator with the ball in his hands, both for himself and for others, and does a nice job of picking his spots as a scorer. He can score with touch over size, does a nice job of utilizing shot fakes to get into his driving game, and makes them in bunches from behind the arc. Defensively, he’s physical at the point of attack and can really defend in space with his lateral mobility.

Grudzien was easily Rhode Island Magic’s best player this weekend and really impressed me with his point guard abilities as both a scorer and a passer. He has great strength and quickness for his size, and he can shoot the ball from the mid range and three. He’s so solid as a ball handler and makes the right play again and again, even if it doesn’t earn him anything in the stat sheet. Grudzien will have a tough time playing scholarship ball if he doesn’t grow, but he’s a definite D3 player, probably at a pretty high level. So skilled and fundamentally sound and I really enjoyed watching him.

Grudzien, a lead guard out of Marianapolis Preparatory School in Connecticut, is a strong ball-handler that gets to his spots off the bounce and makes plays for others. He has a strong frame and uses it to his advantage when opponents try to bump him off his lines on drives. He does a good job of pushing the pace in transition, shows the ability to break down the initial defender off the bounce, and has the ability to finish with strength around the rim. His passing and floor vision are seperating skills as he does a great job of making the game easier for his teammates. Defensively, he hits the floor for loose balls, is willing to take charges, and knows how to make plays in passing lanes.

Don’t tell Grudzien that players aren’t supposed to defend full court in a showcase, because he’s going to do it anyway. The Marianapolis Prep sophomore is an absolute dog on that end of the floor and was giving ball handlers hell all afternoon. Offensively, Grudzien is a strong downhill attacker who loves to get to the spin move and can elevate and finish with both hands at the cup. The future is very bright for him, and any level of ball is on the table for him. 

Ty Grudzien Ty Grudzien 6'1" | PG Marianapolis Prep | 2027 State New E is a hard-nosed point guard who plays the game the right way. His defense both on and off the ball is mesmerizing and is the first thing that wowed me about his game. Grudzien is sneaky quick and accelerates fast, which makes him stick on ball handlers with ease, recover quickly for weak-side blocks, and make steals out of nowhere. Offensively, his touch is great, and uses floaters on the ball to score points effectively. Grudzien can also stretch the floor from deep off the catch and make smart passes to cutters when leading the charge at the point. The dogged mentality he brings to the court is a trait worth investing in along with the other skills he brings to the table, and should excite coaches as a result.