Ben Woodside
Benjamin Michael Woodside (born July 1, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player who spent the majority of his eight-year career playing in Europe.[1]
Woodside in 2010 | |
Personal information | |
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Born | Albert Lea, Minnesota | July 1, 1985
Nationality | American / Georgian |
Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Albert Lea (Albert Lea, Minnesota) |
College | North Dakota State (2005–2009) |
NBA draft | 2009 / Undrafted |
Playing career | 2009–2017 |
Position | Point guard |
Career history | |
2009–2011 | BCM Gravelines |
2011 | Union Olimpija |
2011–2012 | BC Armia |
2012–2013 | TED Ankara Kolejliler |
2013–2014 | Vanoli Cremona |
2014–2015 | CB Sevilla |
2015–2016 | Türk Telekom |
2016–2017 | New Zealand Breakers |
Career highlights and awards | |
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College career
From 2005 to 2009, Woodside was a member of the North Dakota State Bison men's basketball team. As a senior in 2008–09, he was named Summit League Player of the Year. On December 12, 2008, he had a 60-point performance against Stephen F. Austin.[2] Ten days later, Woodside became North Dakota State's career scoring leader in a 90–68 win over Northern Arizona.[3] He went on to lead the Bison to win the Summit League Tournament and qualify for the 2009 NCAA Tournament in their first year of eligibility.[4] In 2008–09, he averaged 23.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.4 steals in 33 games.[5]
College statistics
2005–06 | North Dakota State | 28 | 28 | 34.4 | .432 | .409 | .796 | 3.0 | 5.1 | 1.5 | .2 | 17.5 |
2006–07 | North Dakota State | 28 | 28 | 34.1 | .477 | .392 | .822 | 2.9 | 5.1 | 1.5 | .1 | 16.4 |
2007–08 | North Dakota State | 29 | 29 | 36.6 | .461 | .397 | .830 | 2.7 | 5.1 | 1.5 | .1 | 20.7 |
2008–09 | North Dakota State | 33 | 33 | 34.5 | .464 | .427 | .840 | 3.2 | 6.2 | 1.4 | .2 | 23.2 |
Career | 118 | 118 | 34.9 | .459 | .407 | .824 | 3.0 | 5.4 | 1.5 | .1 | 19.6 | |
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2009 NBA draft, Woodside joined the Minnesota Timberwolves summer league team.[6] On August 7, 2009, he signed with French club BCM Gravelines for the 2009–10 season.[7] In December 2009, he played in the French League All-Star game.[8]
In July 2010, Woodside joined the Golden State Warriors summer league team.[9] On August 2, 2010, he re-signed with BCM Gravelines for the 2010–11 season.[10]
On July 15, 2011, Woodside signed a one-year deal with Slovenian club Union Olimpija.[11] On December 4, 2011, he left Olimpija due to unpaid wages and immediately signed with BC Armia of the Georgian Superliga for the rest of the season.[12][13]
On July 26, 2012, Woodside signed with Turkish club TED Ankara Kolejliler for the 2012–13 season.[14]
On August 18, 2013, Woodside signed with the Italian club Vanoli Cremona for the 2013–14 season.[15]
On July 3, 2014, Woodside signed with TED Ankara Kolejliler, returning to the club for a second stint.[16] However, he was released by the club the following month after he failed physicals.[17] On November 23, 2014, he signed with CB Sevilla of Spain for the rest of the season.[18]
On June 8, 2015, Woodside signed with Turkish club Türk Telekom for the 2015–16 season.[19]
On June 30, 2016, Woodside signed with the New Zealand Breakers for the 2016–17 NBL season.[20][21] On November 8, 2016, he was ruled out for six to eight weeks after he ruptured the plantar fascia in his right foot.[22][23] On January 7, 2017, he was released by the Breakers.[24]
In April 2017, Woodside announced his retirement from basketball.[25]
References
- Ben Woodside accepted Vanoli Cremona's offer
- Stephen F.Austin 112, N. Dakota St. 111
- N. Dakota St. 90, N. Arizona 68
- Foiling the Musketeers' three potential foes
- Ben Woodside – Fox Sports
- Woodside heads to Las Vegas for NBA summer league
- Gravelines signs Ben Woodside
- Woodside makes French all-star team
- Golden State Warriors Summer League Roster
- Gravelines-Dunkerque re-sign Ben Woodside
- Union Olimpija signs Ben Woodside
- Ben Woodside leaves Union Olimpija
- Ben Woodside inks in Georgia with BC Armia
- TED Kolejliler tabs Ben Woodside
- Vanoli Cremona officially signs Ben Woodside
- TED Ankara lands Ben Woodside
- Marques Green signs with TED Ankara
- Baloncesto Sevilla lands Ben Woodside
- Turk Telekom Ankara lands Ben Woodside and Cevher Ozer
- CONFIRMED IMPORT POINT GUARD SIGNED WITH EUROPEAN PEDIGREE
- Breakers announce American point-guard Ben Woodside as Cedric Jackson replacement
- INJURY UPDATE: WOODSIDE’S FIRST THOUGHTS ARE FOR THE TEAM
- Breakers won't rush search for new point guard following loss of Ben Woodside
- Breakers cut David Stockton and Ben Woodside loose in final regular season push
- Ben Woodside, NDSU's greatest player to retire from basketball
External links
- Ben Woodside at gobison.com
- Ben Woodside at fiba.com