The Future Of Florida Basketball: Samson Ruzhentsev

Samson Ruzhentsev was born in, Chattanooga, Tennessee and played Small Forward at Hamilton Heights Christian Academy. Samson is ranked as the 56th overall recruit in the Class of 2020. He is ranked Top 20 at his position, and Top 5 in the state. He is committed to play at Florida this fall.

Growing up, were you inspired by any NBA Players?

Lebron, Paul George, and Zach Lavine

What high school is your biggest rival?

Sunrise Christian probably or Huntington Prep

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

It depends, but I like Lil Baby a lot

What is your offseason training like?

Lift about 4 times a week, and in the gym everyday

What is your favorite memory of your high school career?

Beatign Sunrise Christian at city of palms

What parts of your high school game, do you hope to transition to the college level?

All of them and some more

What made Florida stand out from schools?

Honestly, the coaching staff

What do you want to accomplish on and off the court during your time at Florida?

Win a National Championship and go pro

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Lebron

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

Cavs coming back from 3-1 deficit and beating the 73-9 Warriors in 2016