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My Take
Honestly, Ryan Rossiter is one of those guys who makes you rethink what "going pro overseas" really means. A lot of foreign players treat Japan like a layover — show up, collect a paycheck, head home. Rossiter did the opposite: he came over from New York after playing at Siena College, dug deep into the B.League, and then actually took Japanese citizenship. That's not a career move, that's a life choice. Standing somewhere around 6'9" and anchoring the paint with that calm, physical presence, he was never the flashiest big man on the court, but he was reliable in the way teams actually need. Born in September 1989, he was still very much in the thick of his career through 2024. There's something quietly admirable about someone who plants roots so completely in a country that isn't where they started — language, culture, passport and all. Japan's basketball scene is richer for having him.
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Overview
Ryan Rossiter is a US-born professional basketball player, born on September 14, 1989, on Staten Island, who plays for Alvark Tokyo in Japan's B.League and became a naturalized Japanese citizen. He attended Monsignor Farrell High School before going on to Siena University. A Virgo born in the Year of the Snake, Rossiter is known for his committed presence in Japanese basketball as a naturalized player.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ryan Rossiter
- Name (Japanese)
- ライアン・ロシター
- Reading
- らいあん・ろしたー
- Born
- September 14, 1989 (age 37)
- Origin
- Staten Island, New York, United States
- Height
- 206 cm
- Occupation
- Basketball player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
2. Background
- High school
- Monsignor Farrell High School
- University
- Siena University
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ryan Rossiter born?
Ryan Rossiter was born on September 14, 1989 and is 37 years old.
Where is Ryan Rossiter from?
Ryan Rossiter is from Staten Island, New York, United States.
What does Ryan Rossiter do?
Ryan Rossiter works as Basketball player.
How tall is Ryan Rossiter?
Ryan Rossiter is 206 cm tall.
Where did Ryan Rossiter study?
Ryan Rossiter attended Siena University.
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