BISMARCK, N.D. (VCSUVikings.com)– The North Star Athletic Association announced their fourteenth edition of the 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Players-of-the-Week Monday. Caden Grinde of Valley City State (N.D.) earned the Defense Player-of-the-Week honor.

North Star Athletic Association Men’s Basketball Player-of-the-Week – Defense
Caden Grinde – Valley City State (N.D.) – 6’4″ – Junior – guard – Spring Grove, Minn. – Grinde averaged 6.0 defensive rebounds, 3.5 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game as Valley City State (N.D.) went 1-1 record.  He had six defensive rebounds, stole the ball four times, and added a block in VCSU’s 66-65 victory over Bellevue (Neb.).  He followed up with six defensive rebounds, three steals, and a block in Vikings’ 66-61 setback to Dakota State (S.D.).  For the week, Grinde totaled 12 defensive rebounds, seven steals, and two blocks.

The Vikings face the University of Jamestown and Dickinson State this Friday and Saturday.