Daeshun Ruffin

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Daeshun Ruffin
No. 24–Jackson State Tigers
Position Point guard
League Southwestern Athletic Conference
Personal information
Born (2003-03-26) March 26, 2003 (age 20)
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight160 lb (73 kg)
Career information
High school Callaway
(Jackson, Mississippi)
College Ole Miss (2021–2023)
Jackson State (2023–present)
Career highlights and awards

Daeshun Ruffin (born March 26, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the Jackson State Tigers of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).

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High school career

Ruffin played basketball for Callaway High School in Jackson, Mississippi. In his freshman season, he averaged 19.6 points and 5.8 assists per game, and led his team to the semifinals of the 5A state tournament. [1] In his first game at the tournament, Ruffin scored 42 points, breaking Malik Newman's scoring record. [2] Ruffin averaged 26 points, 4.6 rebounds and three assists per game as a sophomore. [3] He averaged 26.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.9 steals per game in his junior season, and won a 5A state title. Ruffin was selected as Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year. [4] As a senior, he averaged 33.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, and repeated as Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year. [5] He was named a McDonald's All-American, and received All-State honors in each year of high school. [6] [7]

Recruiting

Ruffin was a consensus four-star recruit and one of the top point guards in the 2021 class. [8] He initially committed to Auburn before reopening his recruitment. [9] On June 17, 2020, Ruffin committed to Ole Miss over offers from Auburn, Florida, Mississippi State and LSU, among others. [10] He became the highest-ranked recruit in program history. [11]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Daeshun Ruffin
PG 		Jackson, MS Callaway (MS)5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)160 lb (73 kg)Jun 17, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 86
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 57   247Sports: 57   ESPN: 40
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Ole Miss 2021 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  • "2021 Ole Miss Rebels Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  • "2021 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 23, 2021.

College career

Ruffin suffered a broken hand in his college debut against New Orleans on November 9, 2021. [12] He made his return on December 15 during a 62–52 win over Middle Tennessee State, scoring 12 points in 13 minutes. [13] He recorded a team-high 19 points off the bench in their next game, a 76–68 victory over Dayton. [14] Ruffin scored 19 points during a 76–72 win over LSU on February 1, 2022, but suffered a season-ending knee injury. He averaged 12.6 points, 3.4 assists and a team-high 2.3 steals per game. [15] Ruffin played for Ole Miss during the 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons before transferring to Jackson State.

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 Ole Miss 141025.9.373.216.7541.53.42.3.112.6

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