Ryan Rollins

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Ryan Rollins
Ryan Rollins, Toledo Rockets MBB, February 2022.jpg
Rollins with Toledo in 2022
No. 13Milwaukee Bucks
Position Shooting guard
League NBA
Personal information
Born (2002-07-03) July 3, 2002 (age 22)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school Dakota
(Macomb Township, Michigan)
College Toledo (2020–2022)
NBA draft 2022: 2nd round, 44th overall pick
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023 Golden State Warriors
2022–2023 Santa Cruz Warriors
2023–2024 Washington Wizards
2023–2024 Capital City Go-Go
2024–present Milwaukee Bucks
2024–presentWisconsin Herd
Career highlights and awards
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Ryan Anthony Rollins (born July 3, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Toledo Rockets.

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Early life

Rollins was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. [1] He played basketball for Dakota High School in Macomb Township, Michigan. As a junior, he averaged 17.1 points, seven rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.5 steals per game, missing the second half of the season with a hamstring injury. [2] In his senior season, Rollins averaged 25.5 points, nine rebounds and five assists per game, earning second-team All-State honors from the Associated Press. A three-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Toledo after the program prioritized him early in the recruiting process. [3]

College career

Rollins immediately made an impact as a freshman at Toledo. [4] He averaged 13.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, and was named Mid-American Conference (MAC) Freshman of the Year after helping his team win the MAC regular season title. [5] Rollins assumed a leading role in his sophomore season with the transfer of Marreon Jackson. [6] On November 24, 2021, he scored a career-high 35 points in a 79–70 victory over Coastal Carolina to win the Nassau Championship, where he was named tournament most valuable player. [7] Rollins helped Toledo repeat as MAC regular season champions. [8] As a sophomore, he averaged 18.9 points, six rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, earning first-team All-MAC honors. On April 7, 2022, Rollins declared for the 2022 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility. He opted to remain in the draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility. [5]

Professional career

Golden State Warriors (2022–2023)

In the 2022 NBA draft, Rollins was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 44th overall pick. He was later traded to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for the draft rights to Tyrese Martin, the 51st pick in the draft, and cash considerations. [9] On July 28, 2022, Rollins signed his rookie contract with the Warriors. [10] He did not play for the Warriors in the NBA Summer League due to a right foot injury. [11]

On February 6, 2023, the Warriors announced that Rollins would undergo season-ending surgery to repair a Jones fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot. [12]

Washington Wizards (2023–2024)

On July 6, 2023, Rollins was traded, alongside Jordan Poole, Patrick Baldwin Jr., and draft picks, to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Chris Paul. [13] However, he was waived on January 8, 2024. [14]

Milwaukee Bucks / Wisconsin Herd (2024–present)

On February 21, 2024, Rollins signed a two–year, two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. [15]

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

NBA

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2022–23 Golden State 1205.2.350.3331.0001.0.5.1.11.9
2023–24 Washington 1006.6.520.667.7651.11.1.8.34.1
Milwaukee 304.0.5001.000.71.0.7.01.0
Career2505.6.447.462.8261.0.8.4.22.7

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2020–21 Toledo 303030.2.431.323.7865.22.51.1.113.7
2021–22 Toledo 343432.7.468.311.8026.03.61.7.318.9
Career646431.5.453.317.7965.63.11.4.216.4

Personal life

Rollins' parents, mother Toni, father, Chris and brother Christopher.

Christopher played college basketball for Davenport. [16]

On January 12, 2024, Rollins was charged with seven counts of petty larceny after being caught shoplifting household items from a local Target store on multiple occasions. [17]

References

  1. Murray, Derek (May 26, 2022). "2022 NBA Draft Q&A: Toledo's Ryan Rollins is 'the guy you want'". Basketball News. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  2. Purcell, Jared (February 5, 2020). "Dakota's Ryan Rollins more concerned with playoff run than Mr. Basketball". MLive. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  3. Buckey, Brian (June 4, 2020). "Incoming point guard Rollins ready to learn the ropes at Toledo". The Blade . Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  4. Rowland, Kyle (March 8, 2021). "UT freshman Rollins plays like a veteran". The Blade . Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  5. 1 2 Rowland, Kyle (May 31, 2022). "UT's Rollins will keep name in NBA draft". The Blade . Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  6. Sansom, Jordan (December 13, 2021). "Toledo Rockets star Ryan Rollins looks to take the next step in his game". BVM Sports. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  7. French, Simba (November 26, 2021). "Rockets wins inaugural 'Nassau Championship'". The Nassau Guardian . Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  8. "Toledo Claims Share of MAC Regular Season Title". Mid-American Conference. March 1, 2022. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  9. "Warriors Acquire Draft Rights To Ryan Rollins From Atlanta Hawks". www.nba.com. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  10. "Warriors Sign Ryan Rollins". www.nba.com. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  11. "Ryan Rollins Injury Update – 6/29/22". Golden State Warriors. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  12. "Warriors PR on Twitter: "Warriors guard Ryan Rollins to undergo surgery"". Twitter. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  13. "Wizards acquire Poole, Baldwin Jr. and Rollins along with a First and Second Round Pick in trade with Warriors". NBA.com. July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  14. "Wizards Waive Ryan Rollins". NBA.com. January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  15. "Milwaukee Bucks Sign Ryan Rollins to a Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  16. Evans, Jim (November 18, 2019). "A little R&R: Dakota hoops star Ryan Rollins signs with Toledo". The Macomb Daily . Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  17. "Former Wizards guard Ryan Rollins charged with shoplifting from Target multiple times while with team". nbcsports.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.