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Ashton Grenon is a Freelance Writer for 2aDays. A former varsity basketball athlete in high school, Ashton has had a passion for basketball and sports in general from a very young age. He came across 2aDays and immediately saw the potential fit. Ashton attends the University of Rhode Island, where he is majoring in Sports Media & Communications with a Journalism minor. In his free time, Ashton enjoys hanging out with family or friends, playing recreational sports, and traveling.
Ashton Grenon is a Freelance Writer for 2aDays. A former varsity basketball athlete in high school, Ashton has had a passion for basketball and sports in general from a very young age. He came across 2aDays and immediately saw the potential fit. Ashton attends the University of Rhode Island, where he is majoring in Sports Media & Communications with a Journalism minor. In his free time, Ashton enjoys hanging out with family or friends, playing recreational sports, and traveling.
NBA Draft Preview
Is It Draft-y in Here?
NBA Draft Preview

By Ashton Grenon|June 22, 2022

With the 2022 NBA Playoffs and college basketball season concluded, the focus for top-tier college basketball players and fans turns to the NBA Draft. College basketball is one of the...

Daily Grind: A Day in the Life of Anna Maria Basketball Player, Trevian Grenon
Grind Don't Stop (Even in the Offseason!)
Daily Grind: A Day in the Life of Anna Maria Basketball Player, Trevian Grenon

By Ashton Grenon|June 15, 2022

Daily Grind articles are posted the 15th of every month to provide a look into a day in the life of a college athlete and to give an example of...

Hump Day Poll

Which Legendary College Basketball Coach Would You Most Want to Play For?
Which Legendary College Basketball Coach Would You Most Want to Play For?
Offseason Motivational Quotes: Mark Spitz on Preparation
Be Prepared!
Offseason Motivational Quotes: Mark Spitz on Preparation

By Ashton Grenon|June 6, 2022

It's easy to let motivation lag in the summer–after all, it's hot outside, you're in the offseason, and there's so much fun to be had! However, the offseason is a...

Remember What You Said You Were Going to Do Before Things Got Hard”: D1 Basketball Star, Tyler Burton’s Advice on Handling Adversity
Power Through!
Remember What You Said You Were Going to Do Before Things Got Hard”: D1 Basketball Star, Tyler Burton’s Advice on Handling Adversity

By Ashton Grenon|June 2, 2022

Image Source: Richmond Athletics Athlete Interviews are posted every Thursday for recruiting advice, what to look for, and more. Tyler Burton is in his junior season at the University of...

4 Sports and Their Respective Fashion Stereotypes
Look the Part!
4 Sports and Their Respective Fashion Stereotypes

By Ashton Grenon|May 25, 2022

These days, most sports have a stereotype attached to them which includes how the athletes dress on a daily basis (for example, the idea that all college athletes walk around...

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How to Pick the Best College When You Have Multiple Offers On the Table
More offers, more stress?
How to Pick the Best College When You Have Multiple Offers On the Table

By Ashton Grenon|May 24, 2022

Coming out of high school, Trevor Dalton had several Division I soccer scholarship offers on the table. In the end, Dalton ultimately chose to continue his soccer career at the...

5 Sports Movies That Everyone Needs to Watch
Lights, Camera, Action!
5 Sports Movies That Everyone Needs to Watch

By Ashton Grenon|May 18, 2022

Where would society be without movies? One of the oldest forms of entertainment in human history, movies have provided people with information, entertainment, comfort, and so many other things. There...

4 Ways to Impress College Coaches During Practice
Step it Up!
4 Ways to Impress College Coaches During Practice

By Ashton Grenon|May 17, 2022

You have successfully been recruited and your first college practices are about to begin. You may feel nervous, worried, unsure of what to expect, or have many other feelings or...

Battling Performance Anxiety as a College Athlete
Stay Calm!
Battling Performance Anxiety as a College Athlete

By Ashton Grenon|May 13, 2022

Anxiety is something that no individual asks for or wants. While some athletes use the pregame time to get pumped up and ready to play, others may face performance anxiety....

Rhode Island Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, Angel Agu, Discusses Recruiting Challenges
From Athlete To Coach
Rhode Island Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, Angel Agu, Discusses Recruiting Challenges

By Ashton Grenon|May 6, 2022

Angel Agu was promoted to the head coach for Rhode Island Women's Volleyball in July of 2021 after joining the volleyball staff as an assistant coach in March of 2020....

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Upset the Madness is Over? Here’s Our March Madness Recap
One Shining Moment
Upset the Madness is Over? Here’s Our March Madness Recap

By Ashton Grenon|May 5, 2022

Feeling the post-March madness blues? Even if you loved watching Kansas cut down the nets, the postseason can be rough on fans who miss the madness. Especially after such an...

Sean Burke on Overcoming Tommy John Surgery and Making it to the Show
Big League Story!
Sean Burke on Overcoming Tommy John Surgery and Making it to the Show

By Ashton Grenon|May 5, 2022

Athlete Interviews are posted every Thursday for recruiting advice, what to look for, and more. Sean Burke, a 2021 MLB Draft pick by the Chicago White Sox, and former starting...

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