Grinnell College Athletics Hall of Fame
John C. Grotberg ’09 is a well-recognized name across school, conference and national record books. In a program known for its high-scoring performers, Grotberg stands alone as the all-time leading scorer in Grinnell College history with 2,848 points. Not only is this number a whopping 466 points above the second-place figure (by a current Grinnell Hall of Fame), but it is also a Midwest Conference record and stands in third place in NCAA Division III history. Playing alongside current head coach David Arseneault Jr. ’09, Grotberg led the Pioneers to winning seasons in each of his four years. In two of those seasons, he was the national leader in points per game. This scoring success came in large part from his incredible ability to shoot from beyond the arc. Grotberg knocked down 526 threes over the course of his career, a mark which remains the highest for any player in NCAA Division III history. His other awards include Freshman Athlete of the Year in 2006, two All-Region honors, four All-Conference awards and the David Dunlop ’51 Trophy. Following graduation, Grotberg enjoyed a professional playing career in Germany and Luxembourg for two years before attending medical school at Yale University. He currently lives in Ann Arbor, Mich., and returns to campus for basketball affinity weekends while also mentoring current students interested in pursuing medical careers. He and his wife Bethany are expecting their first child in March.
