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 chosen eighth overall 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 special because he was averaging less than 10 points per game at the time. He later played for the Orlando Magic and the Phoenix Suns.
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Growing Up and High School Basketball
Terrence Ross started his high school journey at Jefferson High School in Portland, Oregon. He played there during his first two years. He was named Oregon 5A Player of the Year. He helped Jefferson win the first of three state championships in a row.
For his junior year (2008–09), he moved to Montrose Christian School in Rockville, Maryland. He was a first-team All-Metro player there. He scored about 13.5 points per game. Montrose was ranked the number one team.
During his senior year, Ross went back to Jefferson High School. But he could not play basketball because of transfer rules. On April 30, 2010, Ross decided to play college basketball for the University of Washington. Experts like ESPN.com saw him as a top player. He was ranked as the No. 5 small forward in the nation.
College Basketball Journey
In his first year with the Huskies, Ross played well. He was named to the Pac-10 All-Freshman team. He averaged 8.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 34 games. He also did great in the 2011 Pac-10 tournament. He averaged 15.3 points per game there.
In his second year, Ross became a first-team All-Pac-12 player. 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. In that tournament, he averaged 25.0 points per game.
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 chose Terrence Ross as the eighth overall pick 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. He beat Jeremy Evans with 58% of the fan votes.
On January 25, 2014, Ross scored a career-high 51 points. This tied the Raptors' team record set by Vince Carter. He made 10 three-pointers in that game. Ross was the first player in NBA history to score 50 points while averaging less than 10 points per game.
On November 2, 2015, Ross signed a new contract with the Raptors. He missed some games due to a thumb injury. On December 7, he scored a season-high 22 points. On February 28, 2016, he set a new season high with 27 points.
On March 30, the Raptors won 50 games in a season for the first time ever. Ross scored 13 points in that game. On April 13, he 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 East. 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.
On November 28, 2016, Ross scored 22 points 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, Ross was traded to the Orlando Magic. He made his first game with the Magic on February 23. He scored 13 points. 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. He later got injured with a sprained knee ligament and a small bone fracture. He missed over four months of games. Ross returned to play 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 last game of the season, Ross scored a season-high 35 points. On June 30, the Magic signed Ross again for a new contract.
On March 4, 2020, Ross scored 35 points and made eight three-pointers. He did not record any rebounds, assists, blocks, or steals in that game. On February 11, 2023, Ross and the Magic agreed to end his contract.
Joining the Phoenix Suns and Retirement (2023)
On February 15, 2023, Ross signed with the Phoenix Suns. He played for them until December 1, 2023. On that day, Terrence Ross announced he was retiring from the NBA.
Career Statistics
Here are some statistics from Terrence Ross's professional and college basketball career.
NBA
Regular Season
| 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 | |
Playoffs
| 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
| 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 | |
Personal Life and Family
Terrence Ross comes from a basketball family. 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. She played for Seattle University.
See also
In Spanish: Terrence Ross para niños
