UMass Boston

2015-16 Joined the Beacons roster in December and quickly became the team’s top “big man” in his first season of college basketball … Appeared in a total of 14 games, earning a spot in the starting line-up four times … Played a total of 128 minutes and had 26 points, 27 rebounds and four blocked shots on the year … Made his collegiate debut and earned the starting role against MIT on December 1 … Scored his first collegiate field goal against the Engineers … Finished with a season-high seven points on 3-of-5 shooting, which included one 3-pointer in the January 23 conference game at Western Connecticut State University … Grabbed a season-high eight rebounds in the February 13 conference game at Plymouth State University.

PERSONAL/HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from South Shore Vocational Technical High School in Hanover, MA in 2015 ... Two-sport athlete in high school (basketball, baseball) ... Led the basketball team to two league titles in 2014 and 2015 ... Son of Michelle and Peter Ruffin ... Has one brother Shane Darcy, and one sister Brianna Ruffin ... Also a member of the UMass Boston baseball team ... Currently undecided on his major.