Sam Van Rossom

Sam Van Rossom
Van Rossom playing for Valencia in 2018
Personal information
Born (1986-06-03) 3 June 1986 (age 38)
Ghent, Belgium
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2008: undrafted
Playing career2005–2024
PositionPoint guard
Number9, 5
Career history
2005–2008Oostende
2008–2010VL Pesaro
2010–2013Zaragoza
2013–2023Valencia
2023–2024Oostende
Career highlights and awards

Sam Van Rossom (born 3 June 1986) is a Belgian former professional basketball player. He represented the Belgian national basketball team internationally. Standing at 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m),[1] he played at the point guard position.

Early life

From the age of 6 until he was 16, Van Rossom played for Bobcat Gent, Gent United and Black Bears Gent.

Professional career

After playing for BBC De Pinte in the Belgian third and second division for three seasons, Van Rossom got a place on the roster of BC Oostende in 2005. In the 2007–08 season, he was a major contributor for Oostende as he averaged 11.5 points and 3.2 assists per game.

In 2008 Van Rossom signed with the Italian team Scavolini Pesaro. After two years in Italy, he moved to Spain to play for CAI Zaragoza.[2] His contract was extended after his first season.[3] In 2013, he signed a three-year contract with Valencia Basket.[4]

In September 2017, he re-signed with Valencia for one more season.[5] On 11 July 2020 Van Rossom renewed his contract for another year, with the option of an additional season.[6] On May 23, 2023, Van Rossom announced that he would be leaving Valencia after ten seasons together.[7]

For the 2023–24 season, Van Rossom decided to return to BC Oostende of the BNXT League.[8]

On 7 May 2024, Van Rossom announced his retirement from professional basketball at the end of 2023–24 season.[9]

International career

Van Rossom has played for the Belgian national basketball team since 2006. He represented Belgium at the EuroBasket 2015 where they lost to Greece in eighth finals with 75–54.[10] Over 6 tournament games, he averaged 12.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists on 43.5 shooting from the field.[11]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  PIR  Performance Index Rating
 Bold  Career high

EuroLeague

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2014–15 Valencia 5 5 30.0 .469 .333 .571 2.4 5.0 1.2 .0 11.4 13.2
Career 5 5 30.0 .469 .333 .571 2.4 5.0 1.2 .0 11.4 13.2

References

  1. ^ VAN ROSSOM, SAM HEIGHT: 1.88.
  2. ^ "AI Zaragoza signs Sam Van Rossom to a one-year contract". Sportando.com. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Sam Van Rossom extends with CAI Zaragoza". Sportando.com. 16 May 2014. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  4. ^ "Basketballer Sam Van Rossom trekt voor drie jaar naar Valencia". HLN.be. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  5. ^ "Sam Van Rossom re-signs with Valencia Basket". Sportando.com. 25 September 2017. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  6. ^ "Valencia re-sign Sam Van Rossom". Sportando. 11 July 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  7. ^ "Sam Van Rossom leaving Valencia after 10 years". Eurohoops. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  8. ^ "Welkom Sam!". bcoostende.be (in Dutch). 14 June 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Sam Van Rossom announces retirement". Sportando. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  10. ^ "GREECE TOO MUCH FOR BELGIUM". eurobasket2015.org. 12 September 2015. Archived from the original on 13 September 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2015.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  11. ^ "Sam Van Rossom". eurobasket2015.org. FIBA Europe. Archived from the original on 2 September 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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