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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American / Georgian |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Albert Lea (Albert Lea, Minnesota) |
| College | North Dakota State (2005–2009) |
| NBA draft | 2009:undrafted |
| Playing career | 2009–2017 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Career history | |
| 2009–2011 | BCM Gravelines |
| 2011 | Union Olimpija |
| 2011–2012 | BC Armia |
| 2012–2013 | TED Ankara Kolejliler |
| 2013–2014 | Vanoli Cremona |
| 2014–2015 | CB Sevilla |
| 2015–2016 | Türk Telekom |
| 2016–2017 | New Zealand Breakers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Benjamin Michael Woodside (born July 1, 1985) is an American former professionalbasketball player who spent the majority of his eight-year career playing in Europe.[1]
From 2005 to 2009, Woodside was a member of theNorth Dakota State Bison men's basketball team. As a senior in 2008–09, he was namedSummit League Player of the Year. On December 12, 2008, he had a 60-point performance againstStephen F. Austin.[2] Ten days later, Woodside became North Dakota State's career scoring leader in a 90–68 win overNorthern Arizona.[3] He went on to lead the Bison to win theSummit League tournament and qualify for the2009 NCAA tournament in their first year of eligibility.[4] In 2008–09, he averaged 23.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.4 steals in 33 games.[5]
| GP | Games 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 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–06 | North Dakota State | 28 | 28 | 34.4 | .432 | .409 | .796 | 3.0 | 5.1 | 1.5 | .2 | 17.5 |
| 2006–07 | North Dakota State | 28 | 28 | 34.1 | .477 | .392 | .822 | 2.9 | 5.1 | 1.5 | .1 | 16.4 |
| 2007–08 | North Dakota State | 29 | 29 | 36.6 | .461 | .397 | .830 | 2.7 | 5.1 | 1.5 | .1 | 20.7 |
| 2008–09 | North Dakota State | 33 | 33 | 34.5 | .464 | .427 | .840 | 3.2 | 6.2 | 1.4 | .2 | 23.2 |
| Career | 118 | 118 | 34.9 | .459 | .407 | .824 | 3.0 | 5.4 | 1.5 | .1 | 19.6 | |
After going undrafted in the2009 NBA draft, Woodside joined theMinnesota Timberwolves summer league team.[6] On August 7, 2009, he signed with French clubBCM Gravelines for the 2009–10 season.[7] In December 2009, he played in theFrench League All-Star game.[8]
In July 2010, Woodside joined theGolden State Warriors summer league team.[9] On August 2, 2010, he re-signed with BCM Gravelines. On December 4, 2011, he left Olimpija due to unpaid wages and immediately signed withBC Armia of theGeorgian Superliga for the rest of the season.[10][11]
On July 26, 2012, Woodside signed with Turkish clubTED Ankara Kolejliler for the 2012–13 season.[12]
On August 18, 2013, Woodside signed with the Italian clubVanoli Cremona for the 2013–14 season.[13]
On July 3, 2014, Woodside signed with TED Ankara Kolejliler, returning to the club for a second stint.[14] However, he was released by the club the following month after he failed physicals.[15] On November 23, 2014, he signed withCB Sevilla of Spain for the rest of the season.[16]
On June 8, 2015, Woodside signed with Turkish clubTürk Telekom for the 2015–16 season.[17]
On June 30, 2016, Woodside signed with theNew Zealand Breakers for the2016–17 NBL season.[18][19] On November 8, 2016, he was ruled out for six to eight weeks after he ruptured the plantar fascia in his right foot.[20][21] On January 7, 2017, he was released by the Breakers.[22]
In April 2017, Woodside announced his retirement from basketball.[23]