Rosalind Ross facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | January 17, 1980 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | September 15, 2010 (aged 30) Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| High school | Bradley Tech (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Listed weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA Draft | 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Sparks | |
Rosalind Chanette Ross (born January 17, 1980 – died September 15, 2010) was a talented American basketball player. She was chosen by the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA draft. Rosalind was known for her skills on the court during her college years. She sadly passed away at a young age in 2010.
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Basketball Career
Rosalind Ross was a fantastic player during her time at Milwaukee Technical High School. After high school, she continued to shine in college. She played for two years at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, where she was named a Junior College All-American.
Later, she transferred to the University of Oklahoma to play for the Oklahoma Sooners. In 2002, even though she was recovering from knee surgery, the Los Angeles Sparks picked her in the first round of the WNBA draft. This was a big achievement! However, Rosalind never got to play a game in the WNBA. She was released by the Sparks in May 2003.
Awards and Achievements
Rosalind Ross earned several honors during her college basketball career.
University of Oklahoma Sooners Honors
- She was part of the All-Big 12 Tournament team in 2001. This means she was one of the best players in the Big 12 conference tournament that year.
Oklahoma Sooners Statistics
Here are some of Rosalind's basketball statistics from her time at the University of Oklahoma:
| 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 |
| Year | Team | GP | Points | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–01 | Oklahoma | 34 | 287 | 43.7% | 39.7% | 75.0% | 3.1 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 8.4 |
| 2001–02 | Oklahoma | 36 | 416 | 39.9% | 36.2% | 82.1% | 5.3 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 11.6 |
| Career | 70 | 703 | 41.3% | 37.5% | 78.3% | 4.2 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 10.0 |
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Lady Norse Honors
- She was a two-time Junior College All-American in 1999 and 2000. This means she was recognized as one of the best junior college players in the country for two years in a row.
- She was also a two-time Junior College All-Conference player in 1999 and 2000. This means she was one of the top players in her conference.
Life After Basketball
Rosalind Ross studied sociology in college. After her basketball career, she worked as a security guard for a company called Briggs & Stratton. She passed away in 2010 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
