Benjamin Michael Woodside (born July 1, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player who spent the majority of his eight-year career playing in Europe.Ben Woodside accepted Vanoli Cremona's offer
College career From 2005 to 2009, Woodside was a member of the North Dakota State Bison men's basketball team. As a senior in 2008–09, he was named Summit League Player of the Year. On December 12, 2008, he had a 60-point performance against Stephen F. Austin.Stephen F.Austin 112, N. Dakota St. 111 Ten days later, Woodside became North Dakota State's career scoring leader in a 90–68 win over Northern Arizona.N. Dakota St. 90, N. Arizona 68 He went on to lead the Bison to win the Summit League tournament and qualify for the 2009 NCAA tournament in their first year of eligibility.Foiling the Musketeers' three potential foes In 2008–09, he averaged 23.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.4 steals in 33 games.Ben Woodside – Fox Sports
College statistics
| style="text-align:left;"| 2005–06 | style="text-align:left;"| North Dakota State | 28 || 28 || 34.4 || .432 || .409 || .796 || 3.0 || 5.1 || 1.5 || .2 || 17.5 |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2006–07 | style="text-align:left;"| North Dakota State | 28 || 28 || 34.1 || .477 || .392 || .822 || 2.9 || 5.1 || 1.5 || .1 || 16.4 |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2007–08 | style="text-align:left;"| North Dakota State | 29 || 29 || 36.6 || .461 || .397 || .830 || 2.7 || 5.1 || 1.5 || .1 || 20.7 |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2008–09 | style="text-align:left;"| North Dakota State | 33 || 33 || 34.5 || .464 || .427 || .840 || 3.2 || 6.2 || 1.4 || .2 || 23.2 |- | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career | 118 || 118 || 34.9 || .459 || .407 || .824 || 3.0 || 5.4 || 1.5 || .1 || 19.6
Professional career After going undrafted in the 2009 NBA draft, Woodside joined the Minnesota Timberwolves summer league team.Woodside heads to Las Vegas for NBA summer league On August 7, 2009, he signed with French club BCM Gravelines for the 2009–10 season.Gravelines signs Ben Woodside In December 2009, he played in the French League All-Star game.Woodside makes French all-star team
In July 2010, Woodside joined the Golden State Warriors summer league team.Golden State Warriors Summer League Roster On August 2, 2010, he re-signed with BCM Gravelines. On December 4, 2011, he left Olimpija due to unpaid wages and immediately signed with BC Armia of the Georgian Superliga for the rest of the season.Ben Woodside leaves Union OlimpijaBen Woodside inks in Georgia with BC Armia
On July 26, 2012, Woodside signed with Turkish club TED Ankara Kolejliler for the 2012–13 season.TED Kolejliler tabs Ben Woodside
On August 18, 2013, Woodside signed with the Italian club Vanoli Cremona for the 2013–14 season.Vanoli Cremona officially signs Ben Woodside
On July 3, 2014, Woodside signed with TED Ankara Kolejliler, returning to the club for a second stint.TED Ankara lands Ben Woodside However, he was released by the club the following month after he failed physicals.Marques Green signs with TED Ankara On November 23, 2014, he signed with CB Sevilla of Spain for the rest of the season.Baloncesto Sevilla lands Ben Woodside
On June 8, 2015, Woodside signed with Turkish club Türk Telekom for the 2015–16 season.Turk Telekom Ankara lands Ben Woodside and Cevher Ozer
On June 30, 2016, Woodside signed with the New Zealand Breakers for the 2016–17 NBL season.CONFIRMED IMPORT POINT GUARD SIGNED WITH EUROPEAN PEDIGREEBreakers announce American point-guard Ben Woodside as Cedric Jackson replacement On November 8, 2016, he was ruled out for six to eight weeks after he ruptured the plantar fascia in his right foot.INJURY UPDATE: WOODSIDE’S FIRST THOUGHTS ARE FOR THE TEAMBreakers won't rush search for new point guard following loss of Ben Woodside On January 7, 2017, he was released by the Breakers.Breakers cut David Stockton and Ben Woodside loose in final regular season push
In April 2017, Woodside announced his retirement from basketball.Ben Woodside, NDSU's greatest player to retire from basketball
See also List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 60 or more points in a game
References
External links Ben Woodside at gobison.com Ben Woodside at fiba.com