Background:

Ryan was born and raised in the same childhood home where his parents still live in Medford.  Growing up he played and participated in any sport he could: flag football, gymnastics, downhill skiing, baseball, street hockey, pop warner football, and cross country running.  At South Medford, he played football in the fall, basketball in the winter and was on the golf and cross-country team in the Spring.  As a senior he broke his collarbone during the 3^rd game of varsity football, that allowed him to focus on basketball where he eventually excelled.  Following graduation, he was offered a scholarship at Western Oregon.  He then transferred to Oregon Institute of Technology as a sophomore, became an All-American, led his team to a national championship and was named National Player of the Year as a senior.

Ryan obtained his CPA License in 2010 and is currently studying to become a Certified Financial Planner.

Accomplishments:

• 2007 NAIA D2 All- American 2^nd
• 2008 NAIA D2 Player of the year; NAIA D2 MVP Tournament; All-American 1^st team; NAIA D2 Player of the Week
• 2008 CCC Player of the Year
• 2006-2008 CCC All-Conference 1^st Team
• 2007-2008 CCC All-Conference Defensive Team
• 2008 NAIA Player of the Year
• 2008 NABC Player of the Year
• 2008 Collegiate Basketball Invitational Player All-Star Tournament; Men’s NCAA D1, D2, and NAIA D1, D2
• 2007-2008 Scholar All-American
• 2008 ESPN The Magazine All-American 2^nd Team
• 2008 Ad Rutschman Award; Oregon Small College Athlete of the Year