Colin Ruffin

God first in everything!|2023| 6’4 186| Combo guard| Full qualifier|

[Tyrique Brooks @brooks_tyrique]

I am available!!
6’4 Sophomore G
Springfield, Mo
2 years remaining

[𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐇𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐬 @LinkHoops]

Link Academy PG Graduate @Colinruffin1 is now in the transfer portal! 6’4 PG that has played 2 years of D1, and played this year at MSSU and averaged 11.4ppg, 2.8apg, 5.1rpg, and 1.8 steals. He is an elite passer, plays off 2 feet, and an elite on ball defender. He also shot from 33% from 3 this year. 4 years removed from HS. Old, mature, and a leader!

[Playing On Sports @playing_sports]

🧵 Men’s DII — Assist/Turnover Ratio (FINAL SEASON LEADERS)

Missouri guards showed strong decision-making all season.

Here are the final NCAA D-II leaders in assist-to-turnover ratio among Missouri natives (min. 50 assists):

🥇 Keion Epps (Central–Springfield → Drury) — 2.09 (117/56)
🥈 Adam Rickman (St. Francis Borgia → Missouri S&T) — 2.07 (62/30)
🥉 Ahlante Askew (Republic → Purdue Northwest) — 2.03 (67/33)
🥉 Colin Ruffin (Nixa → Missouri Southern) — 2.03 (79/39)

More efficient playmakers below ⬇️

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[Playing On Sports @playing_sports]

Missouri defenders made their presence felt this season.

Here are the NCAA D-II leaders in total steals among Missouri natives:

🥇 Adam Rickman (St. Francis Borgia → Missouri S&T) — 59
🥈 Colin Ruffin (Nixa → Missouri Southern) — 49
🥉 Zach Howell (Springfield Catholic → Drury) — 41
🥉 Donald Bangham Jr. (Ruskin → Fort Lewis) — 41

More defensive playmakers below ⬇️

@MinerMBB @MOSOULions @DruryMBB

[Ryan Bunnell @ryanbunnellTV]

ICYMI: @MSSUMensBball pulled off the upset tonight in Kansas City! 🏀

Jaden Taylor led the Lions with 23 points while Tyrone Wright recorded a double-double with 17 points & 11 rebounds in the win. 👏

MORE HERE: https://t.co/d9M3hnpF3j

[MSSU Men’s Basketball @MSSUMensBball]

COLIN RUFFIN!!!

[Cam Iasimone @camiasimoneTV]

This. Is. March.

After previously losing last week in the regular season to No. 2 Central Missouri 95-69, No. 7 @MSSUMensBball pulls off the upset and gets its revenge in round two of @TheMIAA Tournament winning 70-67👀

More at 10pm on @KODESports

[Ryan Blank @rmblank4]

Missouri Southern has #2 seed Central Missouri on the ropes in the MIAA Quarterfinals.

@Colinruffin1 picking Lazerek Houston's pocket and scoring in transition.

Jaden Taylor leading all scorers with 13 points as the Lions lead by 11 at half.

@MSSUMensBball | @mososports

[MSSU Men’s Basketball @MSSUMensBball]

COLIN RUFFIN!! 😤

[Four States Sports Report @KODESports]

WATCH: After a crunch time finish, Missouri Southern prevailed over Northwest Missouri in the first round of the MIAA Tournament.

@MSSUMensBball

https://t.co/wVFBtKhLAm

[Ryan Blank @rmblank4]

WATCH: Missouri Southern advances to the MIAA quarterfinals with a win over Northwest Missouri State.

All five Lions starters scoring in double figures, led by senior duo Tyrone Wright and Gavyn Elkamil.

Wright: 22 pts, 14 rebs
Elkamil: 22 pts (4 3's)

@MSSUMensBball | @koamfox14

[Cam Iasimone @camiasimoneTV]

"That was a game-winning play..."

@MSSUMensBball head coach Sam McMahon breaks down the difference maker in his squad's first round @TheMIAA Tournament win over Northwest.

@KODESports @liltye2021

FULL RECAP: https://t.co/jLjb745yMt

[MSSU Men’s Basketball @MSSUMensBball]

Colin Ruffin named All-MIAA Honorable Mention. 💚🏀🦁

[Playing On Sports @playing_sports]

There are 79 Missourians who compete in Division II Men's Basketball. The leaders are below.

Here are the Top Ten Free Throw Averages. Minimum of 50 Attempts. Data as of Feb 18.

1. Drenin Dinkins - South Iron - Rockhurst University - .894 (160 of 179)
2. Malcolm Davis - Helias - Lincoln University - .860 43 of 50)
3. Leo Gayman - Park Hill - Southwest Baptist University - .857 (48 of 56)
4. Zach Howell - Springfield Catholic - Drury University - .856 (83 of 97)
5. Cameron Stovall - Vashon - Missouri S & T - .821 (55 of 67)
6. Meechy Phillips - Lutheran-St. Charles - Missouri-St. Louis - .712 (47 of 66)
7. Colin Ruffin - Nixa - Missouri Southern State - .710 (66 of 93)
8. Andrew Young - Marquette - Missouri S & T - .696 (80 of 115)
9. Alex Benassi - Lee's Summit - Missouri S & T - .679 (38 of 56)
10. Blessin Kimble - Charlston - Lenoir-Rhyne University - .667 (100 of 150)

If you follow me, you will get much more like this. Much, much more.

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[Playing On Sports @playing_sports]

There are 79 Missourians who compete in Division II Men's Basketball. The leaders are below.

Here are the Top Ten Total Steals. Data as of Feb 18.

1. Adam Rickman - St. Francis Borgia - Missouri S & T - 54
2. Colin Ruffin - Nixa - Missouri Southern State - 39
3. Zach Howell - Springfield Catholic - Drury University - 38
4. Brandon Moore - Central-Kansas City - Southwest Baptist University - 35
5. Keion Epps - Central-Springfield - Drury University - 31
6. Donald Bangham, Jr. - Ruskin - Fort Lewis College - 30
7. Ashton Jermain - Raymore-Peculiar - William Jewell College - 29
8. Emmanuel Byrd - Staley - Truman State University - 28
T9. Alex Benassi - Lee's Summit - Missouri S & T - 27
T9. Luke Stubbs - Liberty - Drury University - 27

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[Playing On Sports @playing_sports]

There are 79 Missourians who compete in Division II Men's Basketball. The leaders are below.

Here are the Top Ten Assist to Turnover Ratios. Minimum of 40 Assists. Data as of Feb 18.

1. Ahlante Askew - Republic - Purdue University-Northwest - 2.43 (51/21)
2. Colin Ruffin - Nixa - Missouri Southern State - 2.26 (61/27)
3. Adam Rickman - St. Francis Borgia - Missouri S & T - 2.24 (56/25)
4. Keion Epps - Central-Springfield - Drury University - 2.00 (102/51)
5. Alex Benassi - Lee's Summit - Missouri S & T - 1.85 (89/48)
6. Jorden Williams - Whitfield School - Illinois-Springfield - 1.76 (44/25)
7. Zach Howell - Springfield Catholic - Drury University - 1.59 (54/34)
8. Malcolm Davis - Helias - Lincoln University - 1.57 (58/37)
9. Dallas Whitney - North Kansas City - North Carolina-Pembroke - 1.55 (45/29)
10. Andrew Moore - Montgomery County - McKendree University - 1.33 (44/33)

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[MSSU Athletics @mososports]

Your Lions will be competing in the MIAA Basketball Tournament March 4-8 at Kansas City's historic Municipal Auditorium!!

Purchase your discounted tickets for the tournament in the lobby of Young Gymnasium at Saturday's home game!!

[Cam Iasimone @camiasimoneTV]

💪No stoppin' Colin Ruffin💪

The Nixa native (@Colinruffin1) tied for a team-high in scoring with 22 points and 9 rebounds with two big buckets at the rim to start the first half versus Nebraska-Kearney.

@KODESports @MSSUMensBball

FULL RECAP: https://t.co/mQFa3DygeJ

[Heather Hunt Ruffin @heatherruffin]

Congratulations Colin! Can’t wait to watch you play this week.

[MSSU Men’s Basketball @MSSUMensBball]

All out effort from Colin Ruffin!! 😤