German prospect Johann Grunloh commits to Virginia

BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ

Virginia has secured one of the top international prospects available.

German prospect Johann Grunloh will play for the Cavaliers next season, his club Rasta Vechta announced on Monday.

NEWS: German 7-footer Johann Grunloh has committed to Virginia, his club Rasta Vechta announced. Grunloh, a projected 2nd-round pick, is an elite shot-blocker who shot 35% for 3 this season.

Major pickup for Ryan Odom in one of the top internationals pursuing the college route pic.twitter.com/LA6HO70YJR

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 28, 2025

The 6-foot-11 big man was one of the best shot blockers in the German BBL. Grunloh boasts a versatile game for someone his size. He is an agile big man who can defend the paint, rebound and stretch the floor with a perimeter shot.

Virginia head coach Ryan Odom will add a top international prospect in Grunloh to a recruiting class that already includes four-star prospects Chance Mallory and Silas Barksdale.

The Cavaliers went 8-12 in the ACC this season while failing to secure a bid to the Big Dance. Grunloh could be a major step towards a bounce-back season.

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