Matt Ryan (basketball)

Matthew Richard Ryan (born April 17, 1997)[1][2] is an American professional basketball player for the Grand Rapids Gold of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for Notre Dame, Vanderbilt and Chattanooga.[3]

Matt Ryan
No. 4 – Grand Rapids Gold
PositionSmall forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1997-04-17) April 17, 1997
White Plains, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2020 / Undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–presentGrand Rapids Gold
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team NABC All-District (2020)
  • Second-team All-SoCon (2020)

High school career

Ryan attended Iona Prep where he led the Gaels to a 22–6 record en route to the program’s first Class AA Archdiocesan Championship while averaging 20.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists.[1]

College career

After sparely playing for Notre Dame and Vanderbilt, Ryan went to Chattanooga as a senior where he had his best season, playing 33 games and averaging 15.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 30.6 minutes, while shooting 42.3% from the field, 35.9% from three and 87.9% from the free-throw line.[4]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA draft, Ryan joined the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2021 NBA Summer League. On September 27, 2021, he signed with the Denver Nuggets,[4][5] but was waived on October 11.[6][7] On October 28, he signed with the Grand Rapids Gold of the NBA G League as an affiliate player.[8]

Personal life

He is the son of Richard and Laurie Ryan and has two siblings, Mikela and Michael. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics at Vanderbilt and worked his MBA at Chattanooga.[3]

References
  1. "Matt Ryan - 2016-17 MEN'S BASKETBALL ROSTER". UND.com. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
  2. "Matt Ryan - Basketball-Reference.com". Basketbal-Reference.com. Archived from the original on November 4, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
  3. "Matt Ryan - 2019-20 Men's Basketball Roster". GoMocs.com. Archived from the original on November 26, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
  4. Maher, Rory (September 27, 2021). "Nuggets Sign Matt Ryan, Set 20-Man Camp Roster". HoopsRumors.com. Archived from the original on October 30, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
  5. "Denver Nuggets Announce 2021-22 Training Camp Roster and Schedule". NBA.com. September 27, 2021. Archived from the original on September 28, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
  6. Adams, Luke (October 11, 2021). "Nuggets Waive Matt Ryan". HoopsRumors.com. Archived from the original on October 28, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
  7. Denver Nuggets [@nuggets] (October 11, 2021). "OFFICIAL: We have signed Giorgi Bezhanishvili to an Exhibit 10 contract and have waived Matt Ryan. #MileHighBasketball" (Tweet). Retrieved November 26, 2021 – via Twitter.
  8. "Grand Rapids Gold Announce 2021-22 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 28, 2021. Archived from the original on October 29, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
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