Sam Bassett (born April 13, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship club Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.
Bassett played youth football in the Colorado Rapids academy.
Bassett played his whole college career with the University of Denver where he started 77 games between 2021 and 2024. Bassett won the midfielder of the year award for the Summit League in 2023, and 2024, and was named to the Summit League all conference team in 2024. At one point in 2024 the Denver Post called Basset "the best player on the countryâÂÂs No. 1 team".
On January 7, 2025, the Colorado Rapids signed Bassett though a homegrown contract, uniting him with his brother Cole Bassett who also played for the club at the time. Bassett's contract option was declined by the club following the 2025 season. On February 21, 2026, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC of the USL Championship announced Bassett's arrival on a one-year deal with a club option through 2027.