Ron Artest III

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Ron Artest III
No. 23–Newfoundland Rogues
Position Power forward
League The Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1999-04-30) April 30, 1999 (age 24)
New York City, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school
College Cal State Northridge (2018–2021)
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2022 Delaware Blue Coats
2022–present Newfoundland Rogues

Ronald William Artest III (born April 30, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Newfoundland Rogues of The Basketball League. He played college basketball for Cal State Northridge and is the son of former NBA All-Star Metta Sandiford-Artest.

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High school career

Artest played basketball for two seasons at Palisades High School in Pacific Palisades, California. He led his team in rebounding during his sophomore season. [1] He transferred to Beverly Hills High School following his sophomore season. [2] [3]

Recruiting

Artest was considered a two-star recruit by ESPN. [4]

College career

Artest verbally committed to California State University, Northridge on September 3, 2018. [3] During the 2018–19 season, Artest played in 16 games with no starts, averaging 2.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 0.2 assists per game. During the 2019–20 season, he played in 12 games with five starts, averaging 2.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 0.5 assists. [5]

Artest's best season in college came during the 2020–21 season, where he played in six games with four starts and averaged 4.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. [5] Following his third college season, he declared for the 2021 NBA G League draft. [6]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA G League draft, Artest signed with the Sioux Falls Skyforce on October 26, 2021. [7] However, he was waived on November 4. [8]

On January 9, 2022, Artest signed with the Delaware Blue Coats. [9] He was then later waived on January 31, 2022. [10]

On March 9, 2022, Artest signed with the KW Titans of the National Basketball League of Canada, and made his debut in a losing effort to the London Lightning. [11]

On January 13, 2023, it was announced that Artest would be joining the Newfoundland Rogues, under head coach Jerry Williams.

Career statistics

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2018–19 CSUN 16012.4.548–.2862.1.2.2.62.4
2019–20 CSUN 12513.7.367–.3003.3.5.3.72.1
2020–21 CSUN 6417.8.314–.5003.51.3.2.74.3
Career34913.8.406–.3442.8.5.2.62.6

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References

  1. ↑ "Like Father, Like Son? How Ron Artest III Finally Came Around to Basketball". Vice. 25 August 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Boys' basketball: Ron Artest III is set to play for Palisades". The Chicago Tribune. 6 October 2014. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Ron Artest III, son of Metta World Peace, will play for Cal State Northridge this season". Mid Major Madness. 6 September 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Ron Artest III - Basketball Recruiting - Player Profiles". ESPN. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  5. 1 2 "Ron Artest III Stats". ESPN. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  6. ↑ "2021 NBA G League Draft Eligible Players List". NBA G League. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  7. ↑ "2 Sons of NBA Champions Sign With Miami Heat's G League". Heavy. 26 October 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  8. ↑ "NBA Champion's Son Cut From Miami Heat's G League Roster". Heavy. 4 November 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  9. ↑ "(1) Delaware Blue Coats on Twitter: "welcome, welcome ✍️ #GetYourCoatsOn x @dbayy x @ronartestiii". Twitter. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
  10. ↑ "2021-22 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
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