AT NKU: Ryan is in his first year at NKU ... joined the team as a walk-on ... signed as a baseball recruit ... will provide depth in the backcourt.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Holy Cross High School ... averaged 12 points and 2.5 rebounds as a senior ... scored more than 1,400 career points in high school ... earned All-Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference honors ... also named all-region ... was a three-time all-region selection in baseball ... named player of the year as a baseball pitcher ... coached by Erik Goetz in basketball.

PERSONAL: Born on July 27, 1988 ... son of Pat and Nancy Ryan.