Sam Van Rossom

Sam Van Rossom (born 3 June 1986) is a Belgian professional basketball player who last played for Valencia of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He also represents the Belgian national basketball team. Standing at 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m),[1] he plays at the point guard position.

Sam Van Rossom
Van Rossom playing for Valencia in 2018
No. 9 – Filou Oostende
PositionPoint guard
LeagueBNXT League
Personal information
Born (1986-06-03) 3 June 1986
Ghent, Belgium
NationalityBelgian
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2008: undrafted
Playing career2005–present
Career history
2005–2008Oostende
2008–2010VL Pesaro
2010–2013Zaragoza
2013–2023Valencia
2023-presentOostende
Career highlights and awards

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.

In the 2023/24 season, Van Rossom decided to return to BC Oostende of the BNXT League.

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.[7] Over 6 tournament games, he averaged 12.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists on 43.5 shooting from the field.[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  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 5530.0.469.333.5712.45.01.2.011.413.2
Career 5530.0.469.333.5712.45.01.2.011.413.2

References
  1. VAN ROSSOM, SAM HEIGHT: 1.88.
  2. "AI Zaragoza signs Sam Van Rossom to a one-year contract". Sportando.com. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
  3. "Sam Van Rossom extends with CAI Zaragoza". Sportando.com. 2014-05-16. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
  4. "Basketballer Sam Van Rossom trekt voor drie jaar naar Valencia". HLN.be. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
  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. July 11, 2020. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  7. "GREECE TOO MUCH FOR BELGIUM". eurobasket2015.org. 12 September 2015. Archived from the original on 13 September 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
  8. "Sam Van Rossom". eurobasket2015.org. FIBA Europe. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
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