RJ Melendez

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Team
Central Pointe Christian Academy
Pro
Capitanes de Arecibo
NCAA
Mississippi State Bulldogs

RJ Melendez spent his junior (2019-2020) and senior (2020-2021) seasons of prep basketball with Central Pointe Christian (FL), before going on to play college basketball at Illinois (2021-2023), Georgia (2023-2024), and Mississippi State (2024-2025). He currently plays professionally for Capitanes de Arecibo in Puerto Rico.

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FIBA AmeriCup 2025

Seven Former Grind Session Stars Set to Shine in FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Quarterfinals

Managua Nicaragua
The global basketball spotlight turns to Nicaragua this week as the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 enters its quarterfinal stage—and among the talent competing are seven standout Grind Session alumni. This year’s AmeriCup has showcased the incredible global reach and developmental impact of the Grind Session...
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