Ralph Sampson C #50
Height: 7-4 (224cm)
Weight: 228 lbs (103kg)
Born: Jul 7, 1960 (65 years old)
Hometown: Harrisonburg, Virginia
Nationality: United States
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
NBA Draft: 1983 Round 1, Pick 1, Houston Rockets
Pre-Draft Team: Virginia (Sr)
High School: Harrisonburg High School (Harrisonburg, Virginia)
Hall of Famer, ROY, All-NBA 2nd, All-Rookie 1st, All-Star MVP, 4x All-Star
Ralph Sampson Bio
Name: Ralph Sampson
Position: C
Jersey: #50
Born: Jul 7, 1960
Age: 65 years old
Birthplace/Hometown: Harrisonburg, Virginia
Nationality: United States
Height: 7-4 (224cm)
Weight: 228 lbs (103kg)
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Draft Entry: 1983 NBA Draft
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 1, Houston Rockets
Pre-Draft Team: Virginia (Sr)
High School: Harrisonburg High School (Harrisonburg, Virginia)
NBA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x Rookie of the Year | 1984 |
| 1x All-NBA Second Team | 1985 |
| 1x All-Rookie First Team | 1984 |
| 5x Rookie of the Month | Nov 1983, Dec 1983, Jan 1984, Feb 1984, Mar 1984 |
| 4x All-Star | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
| 1x All-Star MVP | 1985 |
| 3x Western All-Star Fan Vote Selection | 1985, 1986, 1987 |
| 1x Western All-Star Coaches Selection | 1984 |
| 1x Slam Dunk Contest Participant | 1984 |
NCAA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 2x John R. Wooden Award | 1982, 1983 |
| 3x Naismith College Player of the Year | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
| 3x Adolph Rupp Trophy | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
| 1x Helms Foundation Player of the Year | 1982 |
| 3x Consensus All-American First Team | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
| 2x NABC Player of the Year | 1982, 1983 |
| 3x NABC All-American First Team | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
| 3x AP Player of the Year | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
| 3x AP All-American First Team | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
| 3x Oscar Robertson Trophy (USBWA Player of the Year) | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
| 2x USBWA All-American First Team | 1981, 1982 |
| 1x USBWA All-American Second Team | 1983 |
| 1x Sporting News Player of the Year | 1982 |
| 3x UPI Player of the Year | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
| 3x UPI All-American First Team | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
| 3x ACC Player of the Year (Media) | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
| 1x ACC Freshman of the Year (Media) | 1980 |
| 1x National Invitation Tournament MVP | 1980 |