Richard Ross Class: RS Sophomore Hometown: Hirschi HS High School: Wichita Falls, TX. Height / Weight: 6-7 / 210 Position: Forward Birthdate: 06/16/1992

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<2012-13:40 blocked shots in his last 13 games (3.1)...Ranked 4th in CAA in blocked shots at 1.9...2.6 blocks per game in CAA games(best in the CAA)... Scored 17 in win over CAA leader Northeastern....Double-Double 13 points and 10 rebounds vs. Towson..9 rebounds vs VMI and Virginia...4-4 from the floor vs. Central Florida...7 or more rebounds 8 times...Started 18 games...

2012: Scored a career high 19 vs. Coastal Carolina in the CIT Post Season Tournament...14 points vs. Delaware...Dunk at Missouri State was No. 8 ESPN Sportscenter highlights that night...5 steals vs Towson...8 rebounds three times...Frist career start vs. Richmond... 2011: Red Shirted in 2010-11...First collegiate game was at Central Florida...He scored 6 points at UCF...Scored 14 points at Delaware...Grabbed 8 rebounds at Richmond and vs. James Madison...4 assists vs. UNCW...5 steals vs. Towson...

HIGH SCHOOL: 2010 Co-Red River Most Valuable Player...scored 8 points in the Texas High School All-Star game...Won the Texas High School All-Star game Slam Dunk contest... Averaged 16.1 ppg; 15.5 rpg; and 6.2 blocks...High Schol track All-American.... Ross played for Coach Don Hedge at Hirschi HS in Wichita Falls, Texas; Hedge played for Coach Taylor during his time at the University of Montana...Four-year letterman in basketball, three-year lettermen in track and two year letterman in football (reciever)... A Three-time First Team All-District selection in his sophomore,junior and senior years. Also named 2009 Offensive Player of the Year in the district. He has averaged a double-double in each of the last two seasons and also finished second in the state track meet in the high jump (6'10"). Set the regional record in the long jump with a 24-1 3/4, a day after winning the high jump.

PERSONAL: Parents: Richard, Sr., and Sandra Ross Brothers: Terrence,Jayson,Brandon and Sidney Sister: Vickie Major: Criminal Justice Nickname:Richard "DA Wings" or "DA Boss" Ross Person In history would most like to meet: Harriet Tubman Favorite Foods: French Fries. Dream Vacation: Hawaii with Parents Favorite Actor: Bernie Mac If there were a movie about my life, I would like Denzel Washington to play me. If I could have dinner with any two people in history, they would be: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and John F. Kennedy.NOTE: Both parents hold track and field records... Dream Vacation: A trip to Hawaii with parents...Most impressive people ever met: My Parents....

Blaine Taylor on Richard Ross: "I couldn't be more pleased with his attitude, work ethic and intent upon doing the right things and doing them well. He brings unique athleticism to the court which is fan friendly. We have got to work hand-in-hand to make sure that in his first year we help him understand how he can fit in now and also build a foundation that will fuel future abilities and skills that will lend itself to a very nice career in basketball."

CAREER HIGHS
Points: 19 vs. Coastal Carolina (3-13-12)
FGM: 8, vs. Coastal Carolina (3-13-12)
FGA: 13 vs. George Mason (2-4-13)
FGPCT:.889 (8-9) vs. Coastal carolina (3-13-12)
3PT FGM:2 vs. Coastal Carolina (3-13-12)
3PT FGA:2 vs. Coastal carolina (3-13-12)
3PT FG PCT: 1000 (2-2) vs. Coastal Carolina (3-13-12)
FTM: 5 vs. Northeastern (3-2-13)
FTA:7 vs. Northeastern (3-2-13)
FTPCT: 1000(3-3) vs. USC Upstate (3-18-12)
REBS: 10 vs. Towson (1-30-13)
Ast: 4, vs. UNCW (1-25-12)
STLS: 5, vs. Towson (1-7-12)
BLKS:5 vs. GSU (1-19-13) & Towson(1-30-13) & Mason (2-4-13)
MINS: 36 vs. James Madison (1-26-13)& Mason (2-4-13)
YR GP-GS FG       PCT 3PT  PCT  FT    PCT  REBS-AV BL ST TPS-AVG
12 27-13 49-98   .500 4-10 .400 14-26 .538 104-3.9 22 18 116-4.3
13 30-18 94-168  .560 2-8  .250 29-47 .617 172-5.2 57 27 219-7.3
TL 57-31 143-266 .538 6-18 .333 43-73 .589 276-4.8 79 45 335-5.9

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