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Grassa signs on to play for D-2 Bentley men's basketball

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Lynn Classical High School senior guard Jasper Grassa signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Division 2 Bentley University and play in the Northeast-10 on a full scholarship, according to a press release sent by Grassa's AAU coach Mark Papas.

Jasper made a verbal commitment several weeks ago after visits and meetings with both head coach Jay Lawson and assistant coach Kevin Bettencourt.

“I am very excited about attending Bentley next year. The academic reputation of Bentley University played a major role in my decision, as well as the opportunity to work with and play for coach Lawson and coach Bettencourt," the 6-foot Grassa said in the release. "I see this as a great opportunity for me to continue to play a game I love and receive an outstanding education that will prepare me for my future.”

At Classical, Grassa plays for his father, head coach Tom Grassa.

“I think Jasper’s strengths are a good fit for Bentley’s high octane style of play,” the elder Grassa said.

Last summer in Orlando, Grassa helped lead the Boston Warriors North AAU team to the National Super Showcase title over the New Jersey Roadrunners and Duke recruit Kyrie Irving.

“Jasper did it the old fashion way, he earned it," said Mike Papas, director of the Boston Warriors. "He went and played every play of every game as if it was for the national title. Coach Lawson will be getting a competitor.”

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