Tanner Groves, the professional hooper of the SC Rasta Vechta of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL), serves as the inspiration for his brothers, Jacob and Dylynn.
They come from a family of basketball players. Their father, Randy, was a former basketball player at Shadle Park High School and Community Colleges of Spokane.
Likewise, their mother, Tara (formerly Tara Flugel), also played ball at Whitworth University.
In fact, she still owns the Whitworth scoring record of 2,040 points and is in the school’s Hall of Fame.
Key Takeaways
- The Groves brothers, inspired by their parents’ background, have pursued careers in basketball.
- Jacob Groves plays as a forward for the University of Virginia, where he has shown remarkable performance on the court.
- The youngest brother, Dylynn Groves, is also making strides in basketball and has already received a scholarship offer.
With the influence of their parents, the brothers started playing young, and by first grade, they were playing AAU ball.
Their father said, “If it was something they just absolutely didn’t like, we would have probably gone a different route.”
Even though they excelled in basketball, neither of the Groves brothers received any offers for a Division I scholarship, except from Eastern Washington University.
The college was located less than 20 miles from their hometown, and its student population was fewer than 11,000.
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There, the brothers played together and excelled under the guidance of coach Shantay Legans.
After playing 2 seasons for Jacob and three years for Tanner (including a redshirt season), the duo transferred to Oklahoma.
Tanner exclaimed, “It’s cool getting to play in the best college basketball conference with your brother. Not a lot of people get to experience it. It’s a pretty incredible opportunity.”
Right now, the brothers have gone their own ways but always support each other.
From Courtside to Community: The Journey of Jacob Groves
Brother Jacob Groves currently plays at the University of Virginia as a forward after committing in April 2023.
Since being on the Virginia Cavaliers rooster, he has been unstoppable.
During a recent game against Boston College on March 14, 2024, he scored his first career double-double.
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The 6 foot 9 inches athlete previously played for Eastern Washington University for two seasons (2019-21) and University of Oklahoma (2021-23).
Jake graduated from Shadle Park High School in 2019 with a 3.8 GPA, averaging 17.6 points and 9.5 rebounds.
Besides sports, the young gun loves volunteering and working for the benefit of others.
Since July 2008, he has held the position of Project Manager for Adopt-A-Highway Litter Removal Service of America, Inc., which works for highway cleanup.
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Talking about his personal life, he is dating Lindsey Dial, a Master’s student at the University of Florida.
She is an academic mentor and a substitute teacher in Charlottesville, Virginia, and a part-time sales representative at Pure Barre.
Rising Star Dylynn Groves Sets Sights On Greatness
The youngest brother, Dylynn Groves, also plays basketball at Gonzaga Prep School and is expected to graduate in 2026.
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When he was 12, Dylynn received a scholarship offer from the University of Portland.
The teenager’s potential is massive, and he will surely follow his brothers to chase greatness.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Tanner Groves Going To The NBA?
Following the 2023 NBA draft, where he wasn’t selected, Groves joined the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 2023 NBA Summer League.
Where Did The Groves Brothers Come From?
The Groves brothers were born and raised in Spokane, Washington, and they went to Shadle Park High School.
Is Tanner Groves Married?
Tanner was engaged to his girlfriend, Josie Kate, in August 2022, and has planned to marry in 2024.
