Terrence Ross facts for kids
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Ross with the Orlando Magic in 2019
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | February 5, 1991 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 206 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Washington (2010–2012) |
| NBA Draft | 2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall |
| Selected by the Toronto Raptors | |
| Pro career | 2012–2023 |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2017 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2017–2023 | Orlando Magic |
| 2023 | Phoenix Suns |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 8,047 (11.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,061 (2.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 936 (1.3 apg) |
Terrence James Elijah Ross (born February 5, 1991) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a shooting guard or small forward. Terrence played college basketball for the Washington Huskies. He was a top player there before being picked eighth in the 2012 NBA draft by the Toronto Raptors.
As a new player, Ross won the 2013 Slam Dunk Contest. In 2014, he made history by scoring 50 points in a game. This was amazing because he was averaging less than 10 points per game at the time. In 2017, he moved to the Orlando Magic. He then joined the Phoenix Suns in 2023 before retiring later that year.
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High School Basketball Journey
Terrence Ross started his high school career at Jefferson High School in Portland, Oregon. As a freshman and sophomore, he was named Oregon 5A Player of the Year. He helped Jefferson win three state championships in a row.
In his junior year (2008–09), he went to Montrose Christian School in Rockville, Maryland. He was a first-team All-Metro player there. He averaged 13.5 points per game for the top-ranked Montrose team. During his senior year, Ross returned to Jefferson High School. However, he could not play basketball due to transfer rules.
On April 30, 2010, Terrence signed to play college basketball for the University of Washington. Experts like ESPN.com saw him as a top player. They ranked him as the No. 5 small forward in the nation in 2010.
College Career Highlights
In his first year with the Huskies, Ross played well. He averaged 8.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 34 games. He was also named to the Pac-10 All-Tournament team. This was after he averaged 15.3 points per game in the 2011 Pac-10 tournament.
In his second year, Ross became an even better player. He earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors. He averaged 16.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 35 games. He helped Washington reach the semi-finals of the 2012 National Invitation Tournament. He averaged 25.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in that tournament.
On April 1, 2012, Ross decided to enter the NBA draft. This meant he would not play his last two years of college basketball.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Toronto Raptors (2012–2017)
On June 28, 2012, the Toronto Raptors picked Terrence Ross as the eighth overall player in the 2012 NBA draft. He signed his first contract with the Raptors on July 10.
On January 2, 2013, Ross had a great game. He scored 26 points and made six three-pointers. This helped the Raptors win 102–79 against the Portland Trail Blazers. On February 16, Ross won the 2013 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest. Fans voted for him, and he beat Jeremy Evans in the final round.
On January 25, 2014, Ross scored a career-high 51 points. This tied the Raptors' team record for most points in a game. He made 10 three-pointers in that game. What made this even more special was that Ross was only averaging 9.3 points per game at the time. He was the first NBA player to score 50 points while averaging under 10 points.
On November 2, 2015, Ross signed a new three-year contract with the Raptors. He missed some games due to a thumb injury. On December 7, he scored a season-high 22 points. On March 30, 2016, he helped the Raptors win 50 games in a season for the first time ever. This was a big achievement for the team.
On April 13, Ross had his first double-double of the season. He scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. The Raptors finished the season as the second-best team in the Eastern Conference. They made it to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2001. In a playoff game against the Miami Heat, Ross scored a career playoff high of 19 points.
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On November 28, 2016, Ross scored 22 points in a win against the Philadelphia 76ers. He set a new season high on December 12, scoring 25 points against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Time with the Orlando Magic (2017–2023)
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On February 14, 2017, Terrence Ross was traded to the Orlando Magic. He played his first game for the Magic on February 23. Two days later, he scored 24 points in a win against the Atlanta Hawks. On April 8, he scored a season-high 29 points.
On November 22, 2017, Ross scored 22 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves. A few days later, he got an injury to his right knee. He missed more than four months of playing time. Ross returned to action on April 8, 2018.
On February 7, 2019, Ross scored 32 points and made six 3-pointers. On March 22, he scored 31 points and made eight 3-pointers. On April 10, in the Magic's last regular-season game, Ross scored a season-high 35 points. On June 30, the Magic re-signed Ross for a new four-year deal.
On March 4, 2020, Ross scored 35 points and made eight three-pointers. On February 11, 2023, Ross and the Magic agreed to end his contract early.
Phoenix Suns and Retirement (2023)
On February 15, 2023, Ross signed with the Phoenix Suns. He played for them for a short time. On December 1, 2023, Terrence Ross announced that he was retiring from the NBA.
Career Statistics Overview
These tables show Terrence Ross's performance in basketball games. They include details like points, rebounds, and assists.
NBA Regular Season Stats
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| 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 | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012–13 | Toronto | 73 | 2 | 17.0 | .407 | .332 | .714 | 2.0 | .7 | .6 | .2 | 6.4 |
| 2013–14 | Toronto | 81 | 62 | 26.7 | .423 | .395 | .837 | 3.1 | 1.0 | .8 | .3 | 10.9 |
| 2014–15 | Toronto | 82 | 61 | 25.5 | .410 | .372 | .786 | 2.8 | 1.0 | .6 | .3 | 9.8 |
| 2015–16 | Toronto | 73 | 7 | 23.9 | .431 | .386 | .790 | 2.5 | .8 | .7 | .3 | 9.9 |
| 2016–17 | Toronto | 54 | 0 | 22.4 | .441 | .375 | .820 | 2.6 | .8 | 1.0 | .4 | 10.4 |
| Orlando | 24 | 24 | 31.2 | .431 | .341 | .852 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 1.4 | .5 | 12.5 | |
| 2017–18 | Orlando | 24 | 20 | 25.0 | .398 | .323 | .750 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 1.1 | .5 | 8.7 |
| 2018–19 | Orlando | 81 | 0 | 26.5 | .428 | .383 | .875 | 3.5 | 1.7 | .9 | .4 | 15.1 |
| 2019–20 | Orlando | 69 | 0 | 27.4 | .403 | .351 | .853 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | .3 | 14.7 |
| 2020–21 | Orlando | 46 | 2 | 29.3 | .412 | .337 | .870 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 1.0 | .5 | 15.6 |
| 2021–22 | Orlando | 63 | 0 | 23.0 | .397 | .292 | .862 | 2.6 | 1.8 | .4 | .2 | 10.0 |
| 2022–23 | Orlando | 42 | 9 | 22.5 | .431 | .381 | .750 | 2.0 | 1.3 | .6 | .2 | 8.0 |
| Phoenix | 21 | 0 | 18.4 | .428 | .347 | .857 | 3.3 | 2.0 | .5 | .1 | 9.0 | |
| Career | 733 | 187 | 24.5 | .418 | .362 | .837 | 2.8 | 1.3 | .8 | .3 | 11.0 | |
NBA Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2014 | Toronto | 7 | 7 | 22.6 | .298 | .167 | .600 | 2.0 | .3 | .9 | .4 | 5.0 |
| 2015 | Toronto | 4 | 4 | 26.8 | .379 | .333 | — | 1.5 | 1.0 | .8 | 1.0 | 7.0 |
| 2016 | Toronto | 20 | 0 | 16.8 | .387 | .328 | .650 | 1.6 | .6 | .7 | .3 | 6.3 |
| 2019 | Orlando | 5 | 0 | 29.2 | .370 | .343 | .824 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 1.2 | .4 | 13.2 |
| 2020 | Orlando | 5 | 0 | 27.0 | .469 | .333 | .857 | 4.4 | 1.0 | .8 | .2 | 16.4 |
| 2023 | Phoenix | 6 | 0 | 11.5 | .296 | .273 | — | 1.3 | .2 | .2 | .3 | 3.7 |
| Career | 47 | 11 | 20.2 | .379 | .306 | .750 | 2.1 | .6 | .7 | .4 | 7.6 | |
College Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2010–11 | Washington | 34 | 4 | 17.4 | .443 | .352 | .758 | 2.8 | 1.0 | .6 | .4 | 8.0 |
| 2011–12 | Washington | 35 | 35 | 31.1 | .457 | .371 | .766 | 6.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | .9 | 16.4 |
| Career | 69 | 39 | 24.4 | .453 | .364 | .764 | 4.7 | 1.2 | .9 | .7 | 12.3 | |
About Terrence Ross's Family
Terrence Ross comes from a family of athletes. His father played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He even won a slam dunk title in 1995. Terrence's sister, Taelor, also played college basketball for Seattle University.
See also
In Spanish: Terrence Ross para niños
