Sam King

2025-26 / AS A SENIOR
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Redshirted during the 2025-26 season, having one year of eligibility remaining for the 2026-27 season.
• Named to the Big Ten All-Academic Team for the thid straight season.

2024-25 / AS A JUNIOR
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Appeared in six games, scoring two points with three rebounds in 12:30 of action.
• Scored only points of season in the win over Nebraska in early January.
• Also grabbed two rebounds against the Cornhuskers.
• Valuable scout team performer because of his size and physicality.
• Member of the Big Ten's All-Academic Team. 

2023-24 / AS A SOPHOMORE
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 Appeared in six games, scoring six points with four rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal in 10:32 of action.
• Scored two points against Samford, Jacksonville and Utah State in the NCAA Tournament.
• Grabbed three rebounds and had two blocks in the season-opening win over Samford.
• Member of the Big Ten's All-Academic Team.

2022-23 / AS A FRESHMAN
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 Appeared in four games, grabbing one rebound in seven minutes of action.
• Grabbed a rebound in the home win over Ohio State.

HIGH SCHOOL
• Averaged 15.6 points and 6.2 rebounds as a senior at Columbus North.
• Shot 47.1 percent from the field and 81.0 percent from the free throw line a year ago.
• Led the Bull Dogs to a 16-8 record while earning All-Conference accolades and The Republic Boys Basketball Player of the Year honors.
• Had offers from Division III Hanover, Wabash, DePauw and preferred walk-on spots at Northwestern and Purdue Fort Wayne.

PERSONAL
• Son of Cathy and Matt King. 
• Majoring in management / pre-finance with a 3.44 cumulative GPA.

 

Sam King

Senior
2025-26

Forward
6-9 / 230 lbs
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Junior
2024-25

Forward
6-9 / 230 lbs
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Sophomore
2023-24

Forward
6-8 / 220 lbs
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Freshman
2022-23

Forward
6-8 / 225 lbs