Samson Ruzhentsev

Samson Ruzhentsev (Russian: Самсон Руженцев; born 23 October 2001) is a Russian professional basketball player for Mega Basket of the Basketball League of Serbia and the ABA League. He played college basketball for the Florida Gators.

Samson Ruzhentsev
No. 4 – Mega Basket
PositionSmall forward / Shooting guard
LeagueBasketball League of Serbia
Adriatic League
Personal information
Born (2001-10-23) 23 October 2001
Moscow, Russia
NationalityRussian
Listed height2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
Listed weight92 kg (203 lb)
Career information
High schoolHamilton Heights Christian Academy
(Chattanooga, Tennessee)
CollegeFlorida (2020–2021)
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–presentMega Basket

Early career

Ruzhentsev played high school basketball with Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee as a senior. He averaged 19.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, helping lead the team to a 28–3 record. Also, Ruzhentsev helped Hamilton Heights to three straight NACA national championships.[1]

As a college freshman, Ruzhentsev appeared in 20 games (including one start) at University of Florida in their 2020–21 season, recording two points per game.[2]

Professional career

On 17 June 2021, Ruzhentsev signed a contract with Mega Basket of the Basketball League of Serbia and the ABA League.[3][4][5][6]

National team career

Ruzhentsev was a member of the Russia national under-18 team that took the 6th place at the 2019 FIBA U18 European Championship in Volos, Greece.[7] Over six tournament games, he averaged team-high 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and an assist per game.[8]

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  Bold  Career high

College
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020–21 Florida 2017.4.341.286.800.7.1.1.12.0

References
  1. "2 Samson Ruzhentsev, 2020-21, Freshman Season". floridagators.com. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  2. "SamsonRuzhentsev Florida Gators , Florida Gators, #2, Forward". espn.com. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  3. "Gators forward Samson Ruzhentsev signs a professional deal". 247sports.com. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  4. "Mega Basket sign contract with Russian forward Samson Ruzhentsev". aba-liga.com. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  5. "Самсон Руженцев перешел в сербскую «Мегу»". sports.ru. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  6. "Mega se pojačala, stigao Rus Ružencev". rts.rs. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  7. "Юниоры U18 отправились на Первенство Европы". moscowbasket.com. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  8. "2019 #2 Russia U18, Samson RUZHENTSEV Small Forward". fiba.basketball. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
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