In this article, we tell you more about student-athlete Miks Grinins. In addition, at the bottom of this article you will find the video in which Miks tells more about himself.

Sports: Men’s Basketball
Entry semester: Fall 2025

This is Miks Grinins, a 16-year-old basketball player from the Netherlands. At the age of eight, Miks started playing basketball. From the moment he first shot the ball into the hoop, he fell in love with the game. What really attracts Miks to basketball is the joy of the game and the happiness of the people who enjoy it.

What makes Miks special as a person is his strong work ethic that he developed from an early age. When he was only three years old, he often helped his grandmother in the garden and on the farm.

What really sets Miks apart as an athlete is his strong mindset. He gives his teammates and coaches the confidence they need. In addition, he is a competitive person who does not like to lose, but understands that losing is sometimes necessary to ultimately win more.

In the future, Miks hopes to make his big dream come true in America: playing in the NBA. Miks is determined to follow his own path, regardless of the opinions of others. In addition to his dream of playing in the NBA, Miks also has the goal of becoming a real estate agent.

“In the USA I want to play in the NBA, and I know I can make it happen.”

Miks Grinins

Would you like to see more from Miks? Check out the video below where he introduces himself.