Ryan Zamroz

Ryan Zamroz
Personal information
Born (1987-02-20) February 20, 1987
Perkasie, Pennsylvania
Nationality American / Italian
Listed height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight 190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school Faith Christian Academy
(Sellersville, Pennsylvania)
College The Master's College (2005–2009)
Playing career 2010–2015
Position Shooting guard / Point guard
Career history
2010 Geraldton Buccaneers
2010–2011 Leicester Riders
2011–2012 Borås Basket
2012–2013 Sorgues
2013 Saint-Vallier Basket Drôme
2013–2014 Ourense Baloncesto
2014–2015 JA Vichy
Career highlights and awards

Ryan Walter Zamroz (born February 20, 1987) is an American-Italian former professional basketball player. The 6'4" guard played college basketball for The Master's College before playing professionally in Australia, England, Sweden, France and Spain.

High school and college career

Born and raised in Perkasie, Pennsylvania, Zamroz attended Pennridge district schools through ninth grade before transferring to Faith Christian Academy (FCA) of nearby Sellersville in 2002, where he played high school basketball. FCA won three District 1 championships during his time there and he was ranked in the state's top five players as a senior in 2004–05. He finished his high school career as a two-time Pennsylvania (PIAA) All-State team honoree.[1][2]

After graduating from FCA, Zamroz attended The Master's College in Santa Clarita, California on a four-year basketball scholarship. He was a four-year starter, a three-year captain, and a two-time NAIA D1 All-American honoree. He finished seventh on the school's all-time scoring list (1,823) and second in three-pointers made (222).[1] As a senior in 2008–09, Zamroz averaged 18.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 31 games (all starts). He was also a two-time first-team All-Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) selection, and was named team MVP as a sophomore, junior and senior.

Professional career

2009–10 season

In February 2010, Zamroz signed with the Geraldton Buccaneers for the 2010 State Basketball League season.[3] In 31 games for the Buccaneers, he averaged 28.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, while earning league Most Valuable Player honors and being named to the All-Star Five.[4][5]

2010–11 season

On September 2, 2010, Zamroz signed with the Leicester Riders for the 2010–11 British Basketball League season.[6] In 43 games for the Riders, he averaged 18.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.[7]

2011–12 season

On May 31, 2011, Zamroz signed with Borås Basket for the 2011–12 Basketligan season.[8][9] In 45 games for Borås, he averaged 16.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.

2012–13 season

In June 2012, Zamroz signed with Sorgues Basket Club for the 2012–13 French NM1 season.[10] In 27 games for Sorgues, he averaged 18.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.

2013–14 season

On June 18, 2013, Zamroz signed with Saint-Vallier Basket Drôme for the 2013–14 LNB Pro B season.[11] In December 2013, he left Saint-Vallier and signed with Club Ourense Baloncesto of Spain for the rest of the season.[12] In 14 games for Baloncesto, he averaged 11.4 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.

2014–15 season

In July 2014, Zamroz signed with JA Vichy for the 2014–15 French NM1 season.[13][14] He helped Vichy finish second on the ladder with a 23–11 win/loss record, and with a 2015 playoff tournament win, the club was promoted to the LNB Pro B for the 2015–16 season. In 32 games for Vichy, Zamroz averaged 12.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

Personal

Zamroz's father, Walt, is a former high school basketball coach in Pennsylvania.[15] Zamroz and his wife, Stacy, have two children that were both born in France.[16][17]

In 2015, Zamroz was hired by The Master's College as a Development Officer.[18]

References

  1. 1 2 "Basketball Camp - Registration Open Now!". nexgenhptc.com. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Record Book". Masters.edu. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  3. ↑ Davis, Tom (February 10, 2010). "Buccs sign first import". FoxSportsPulse.com. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Player statistics for Ryan Zamroz". FoxSportsPulse.com. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Annual Dinner Award Winners". BasketballWA.asn.au. September 8, 2010. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Basketball: Leicester Riders clinch signing of US star Ryan Zamroz". LeicesterMercury.co.uk. September 2, 2010. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Player statistics for Ryan Zamroz". SportingPulse.com. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Vi hälsar herr och fru Zamroz välkomna till Sjuhärad!". BorasBasket.se (in Swedish). May 31, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Ryan Zamroz agreed with Boras Basket". Eurobasket.com. Sports I.T. June 3, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Zamroz drar till franska rivieran". BorasBasket.se (in Swedish). June 13, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Deux recrues supplémentaires pour Saint-Vallier". LNB.fr (in French). June 18, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Ryan Zamroz, nuevo fichaje para el Club Ourense Baloncesto". ClubOurenseBaloncesto.com (in Spanish). December 26, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  13. ↑ "LA JAV ENGAGE RYAN ZAMROZ". JA-Vichy.com (in French). Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Vichy tabs Ryan Zamroz". Eurobasket.com. Sports I.T. July 20, 2014. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  15. ↑ Kohl, Ron (February 6, 2003). "Zamroz has fit in just fine at Faith Christian". MCall.com. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  16. ↑ Wang, Regina (July 25, 2014). "Following God Through Playing Pro Basketball in Europe". OCSchools.org. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  17. ↑ "These people!... so blessed by God to call them...". Pikore.com. January 10, 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
  18. ↑ "Ryan Zamroz". LinkedIn.com. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
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