| Position | Power forward |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Weight | 260 lb (120 kg) |
| League | French LNB |
| Team | ASC Voltaire |
| Born | September 14, 1989 Staten Island, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Monsignor Farrell High School Staten Island, NY |
| College | Siena |
| Pro career | 2010–present |
| Awards | 2011 MAAC Player of the Year |
Ryan Rossiter (born September 14, 1989) is an American professional basketball player, currently with ASC Voltaire of the French Ligue Nationale de Basketball. Rossiter was named Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference player of the year and an All-American as a senior at Siena College in 2010–11.
Rossiter, a 6'9" big man out of Monsignor Farrell High School in Staten Island, New York, played college basketball at Siena College. Rossiter showed signs of potential as a freshman, starting 11 games as the Saints made the 2008 NCAA tournament. As a sophomore, he started all 34 games and averaged 10.0 points and 7.9 rebounds per game as the Saints made another NCAA tournament appearance.
As a junior Rossiter broke out, averaging 13.8 points and 11.1 rebounds per game and leading the conference in rebounding and field goal percentage (.571). Rossiter was named first team all-conference as the Saints won their third straight MAAC title and NCAA appearance. As a senior, Rossiter improved again. He averaged 18.7 points and 13.2 rebounds per game (placing him second nationally in rebounds per game to Morehead State's Kenneth Faried). Rossiter was named MAAC player of the year and an honorable mention Associated Press All-American. Rossiter graduated as Siena's all-time leading rebounder with 1,151 in his four years. He finished with 1,457 points and 167 blocked shots (third in school history).[1]
After the completion of his college career, Rossiter was not selected in the 2011 NBA Draft. He signed with ASC Voltaire of the French LNB in August 2011.[2]
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