Ralph Sampson III
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Ralph Lee Sampson III is a college basketball
player who currently plays for the University of Minnesota
. His father, Ralph Sampson
, was the first overall pick in the 1983 NBA Draft
and a 4-time NBA All-Star.
Sampson III was born in Duluth, GA and won two state high school basketball championships, one in Alabama and one in Georgia. Additionally, his team advanced to the elite 8 in the Georgia State playoffs during his senior year. During the 2008-09 season, the 6' 11" Sampson started every Big Ten Conference
game during his freshman season as the Gophers earned a NCAA tournament bid, and he was one of the top two players on the team in both rebounds and blocked shots per game. Sampson III has started at forward and center in his sophomore and junior seasons for the Gophers and has seen his minutes, points, and blocks per game increase each year.
Sampson according to www.draftexpress.com was measured this spring at 6'9.5 without shoes and 6'11 with shoes. His weight was 234 lbs. His wingspan is 7'2.5 and his standing reach is 9'0.
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
player who currently plays for the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,557...
. His father, Ralph Sampson
Ralph Sampson
Ralph Lee Sampson, Jr. is a retired American college and professional basketball player.A 7-foot-4 phenom, three-time College Player of the Year, and No...
, was the first overall pick in the 1983 NBA Draft
1983 NBA Draft
The 1983 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 1983 in New York City. A total of 226 players were selected over 10 rounds by the league's 23 teams. At least three players from the 1983 draft now serve as coaches...
and a 4-time NBA All-Star.
Sampson III was born in Duluth, GA and won two state high school basketball championships, one in Alabama and one in Georgia. Additionally, his team advanced to the elite 8 in the Georgia State playoffs during his senior year. During the 2008-09 season, the 6' 11" Sampson started every Big Ten Conference
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
game during his freshman season as the Gophers earned a NCAA tournament bid, and he was one of the top two players on the team in both rebounds and blocked shots per game. Sampson III has started at forward and center in his sophomore and junior seasons for the Gophers and has seen his minutes, points, and blocks per game increase each year.
Sampson according to www.draftexpress.com was measured this spring at 6'9.5 without shoes and 6'11 with shoes. His weight was 234 lbs. His wingspan is 7'2.5 and his standing reach is 9'0.