THE GRIND. 21

What is ‘The Grind’?

‘The Grind’ is a mindset created by the youth of Fusion Basketball. It represents the intense and dedicated attitude that is demonstrated by the Fusion Basketball athlete. It represents the Fusion community that has been built by our youth, formed upon the love of the game and the willingness to stop at nothing to get better. ‘The Grind’ is a mindset that Fusion athletes carry with them through out their entire playing career. ‘The Grind’ is Fusion Basketball.

What does ‘The Grind’ represent?

‘The Grind’ represents a mindset that is formed at a young age by the Fusion athlete. Long days, long nights, early mornings, after hours, extra hours. What are you willing to do to get better? ’The Grind’ is a mindset that is not for everyone, but is for the Fusion athlete. ‘The Grind’ is a mindset created by the youth of Fusion Basketball.

What makes a Fusion athlete different?

The Fusion athlete represents something that not everyone has, which is the mindset of ‘The Grind’. From 2017-2021 one thing has been clear, the Fusion athlete represents hard work. Whether they have graduated, or are a current athlete - a Fusion athlete demonstrates the work ethic that will stop at nothing to get better. A Fusion Basketball athlete has a mindset that not everyone can carry - ‘The Grind’.