Sam Van Rossom


Sam Van Rossom is a Belgian professional basketball player for Valencia Basket of the Liga ACB. He also represents the Belgian national basketball team. Standing at, he plays at the point guard position.

Early life

From the age of 6 till he was 16, Van Rossom played for Bobcat Gent, Gent United and Black Bears Gent.

Professional career

After playing for BBC De Pinte in the Belgian third and second division for three seasons, Van Rossom got a place on the roster of BC Oostende in 2005. In the 2007–08 season, he was a major contributor for Oostende as he averaged 11.5 points and 3.2 assists per game.
In 2008 Van Rossom signed with the Italian team Scavolini Pesaro. After two years in Italy, he moved to Spain to play for CAI Zaragoza. His contract was extended after his first season. In 2013, he signed a three-year contract with Valencia Basket.
In September 2017, he re-signed with Valencia for one more season. On July 11, 2020, Van Rossom renewed his contract for another year, with the option of an additional season.

International career

Van Rossom plays for the Belgian national basketball team since 2006. He represented Belgium at the EuroBasket 2015 where they lost to Greece in eighth finals with 75–54. Over 6 tournament games, he averaged 12.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists on 43.5 shooting from the field.

Career statistics

EuroLeague