Senior -- Sam Rowley

[MRSGDG]

With all the press the team has been getting I think Sam may have not gotten all the end of year accolades that he should have. So I though we could post our thoughts on how much he grew, his contributons on court, his leadership..especially this season and how great he has been as a representative for the school.

 

I'm not sure who will pick up his place next year, big shoes to fill but Sam has been on of our best!

 

Sam was a 1000+pt scorer, more than 750 rebounds..number 1 in our D1 history, 3 NCAA appearances, first team all conference in 2014-15 AND 3 time conference academic team!

 

He will be missed, especially his reverse layups or his spins, so entertaining and great student athlete!

[Clickclack]

Kind of hard to comprehend that he won't be there next season. So used to seeing him out there...great great player. Will be missed greatly. His touch around the rim was pretty amazing, if he established position down low, especially in the AE you were screwed.

[Patch]

Tremendous player, tremendous heart, tremendous student but an even more tremendous person!!!!!!!

 

Captain he's our captain!!!!

 

1st UA DI era player with 3 consecutive NCAA appearances

Edited March 22, 2015 by Patch

[Dane96]

Indeed, to all.

 

Now that I've had a couple of days to "relax" from fandom, the harsh reality sets in that Sam will no longer be on the hardwood for us. Others will need to step-up, big time.

 

Sam's new /old jjob continues...a member of the Purple Fam / Fans.

[UA'08]

Without Rowley taking over the Maine quarter final game single handily in 2013, who knows where this program would be right now.

[DanesRGood]

Amazing player and an honor to have watched him play the past four years. He is the type of player that I enjoy watching because he played and worked so hard to become the best. Another great job by the coaching staff recruiting a player form across the world.

[dslyank]

I will remember Sam more for just how articulate he was and how he always said just the right thing in just the right way. I know he came to UA for basketball, but EVERY time I heard him interviewed he just made me so proud to have attended UA. What an amazing student athlete and ambassador for the University.

[dslyank]

Point Two. I do not know what his plans are, but it would be great if stayed local another year to continue his support for Peter {another amazing ambassador} and to assist Mike in developing his basketball potential. Selfish I know. Anyhow Sam WILL be a success in anything he endeavors for all the reasons and more mentioned in this thread.

Edited March 22, 2015 by dslyank

[Phoenix]

He's leaving a pretty big void to fill. Best post player we've had at DI. Pretty big opportunity for Mike R., Big Rich, Stire, McKay and McKinley.

[TheLoudestTrumpet]

I got to know Sam a bit from the NCAA trips with the band, and he really is a great guy. Nobody really plays the game like he does, his "crocodile rolls", and his poise. Really nice guy, always said hi whenever I bumped into him, even before games when others were focused on getting ready to play. Will really miss seeing him in purple and gold next year.

[MRSGDG]

Posted on Facebook:

 

Congrats to @samrowley14 for being named to the 2014-15 NABC Division I All-District I Second Team!

[Phoenix]

UAlbany Basketball ‏@UAlbany_MBB 1m1 minute ago

Tune in at 10:45 & 11:15 on @TWCNewsAlbany to see @samrowley14 count down his career top-3 w/ @TWCNews_Seth @WatsonTWCNews @MJacquesTWCNews!

[UA'08]

Hope they post it online

[Alum76]

Sam was a great representative for the school. He will be missed. Just a great person Good luck to him! Another post mentioned he was our best post player in Division 1. I tend to agree. In fact, is there any other player in our Division 1 era who we might be able to compare to Sam? Just asking.

[UAalum72]

For anyone who didn't see the interview

http://ns8.ns.twc.com.edgesuite.net/news/mpx/76/51/19718857_WEB%20Sam%20Rowley%20Sports%20Night%20329SL.mp4