Riley Grigsby

Riley Grigsby
No. 12 – Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
PositionSmall forward / power forward
LeaguePBA
Personal information
Born (1999-12-29) December 29, 1999
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Career information
High schoolArchbishop Mitty
(San Jose, California)
CollegeSeattle (2018–2023)
NBA draft2023: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–2025AB Contern
2025–2026Santa Cruz Warriors
2026Sioux Falls Skyforce
2026–presentBarangay Ginebra San Miguel

Riley James Grigsby (born December 29, 1999) is an American basketball player for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

Early life and education

Riley Grigsby was born on December 29, 1999, in San Jose, California. His father, Alfred was a professional basketball player who plied his trade in Japan. He attended the Archbishop Mitty High School and later the Seattle University on a full Division I scholarship.[1] He graduated from Seattle University in 2022 with a degree in communications.[2]

Career

College

Grigsby played for the Seattle Redhawks in the Western Athletic Conference.[2] He played until 2023, a year after his graduation due to distruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[2][3]

Club

After graduating, Grigbsy initially competed in the FIBA 3x3 Pro Circuit before shifting back to the standard 5x5 to suit up for AB Contern of the Luxembourg Basketball League for the 2024–25 season. He then joined the NBA G League to play for the Santa Cruz Warriors and later the Sioux Falls Skyforce.[4][5][6]

In July 2026, he joins the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of the Philippine Basketball Association as a temporary replacement for injured import, Justin Brownlee for the 2026 PBA Governors' Cup.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "On and off the court, all in". Riley Grigsby.
  2. 1 2 3 Hanson, Scott (March 2, 2023). "Riley Grigsby, Seattle U men's record-holder for games played, set for Senior Night". The Seattle Times. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Ginebra gives unheralded import Riley Grigsby a golden opportunity". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. July 10, 2026. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Santa Cruz Warriors release 2025 training camp roster". Santa Cruz Sentinel. October 27, 2025. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Philadelphia 76ers Sign Center Charles Bassey To 10-Day Contract". Santa Cruz Warriors. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  6. ↑ Bacnis, Justine (July 9, 2026). "Ginebra brings in Riley Grigsby as Brownlee recovers from injuries". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved July 10, 2026.