Ryan Amoroso

Ryan Anthony Amoroso (born July 12, 1985) is an American basketball player currently playing for Snæfell in the Icelandic Premier League. He was the starting power forward for the Aztecs of San Diego St University. Amoroso is listed as 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) and 255 lb (115 kg).

High school career

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ryan Amoroso attended Burnsville Senior High School in Burnsville, Minnesota. As a senior, Amoroso averaged 24.1 points and 12 rebounds per game, leading the team to the Minnesota State Championship game before losing to Chaska Senior High School and an overall record of 29-5. Amoroso led the Lake Conference in scoring and rebounding his senior and junior seasons also setting school records in career points and rebounds. Additionally, Amoroso was an all-conference and all-state selection both his junior and senior years.
After completing his high school career, Amoroso signed a National Letter of Intent with Marquette University.

Collegiate career

Amoroso began his career at Marquette University where he played in all 31 games for the Golden Eagles during his freshman year, who finished with a 19-12 record and a berth in the NIT during the 2004-2005 season.^[1] He averaged 6.0 points and 3.6 rebounds per game in just 15.2 minutes per game. Amoroso made three starts during the year and saw his numbers increase as the season progressed. He managed to put up 18 points and 8 rebounds at Tulane University (1-8-2005) while just playing 14 minutes and became the first Golden Eagle freshman to record a double-double since 2001 by scoring 16 points and grabbing 12 rebounds at the University of Memphis. Amoroso left Marquette after arguing with then coach Tom Crean about the amount of time he spent playing poker online. (1-13-2005).^[2]

Professional career

Amoroso signed with Andrea Costa Agnet Imola Basket in Iomal, Italy for the 2009-2010 season. During the 2010-2011 season he played for Snæfell in the Icelandic Premier Division and averaged 18,8 points and 9,6 rebounds. He returned to Snæfell in January 2013.^[3]

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