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Get to Know University of Missouri – Kansas City Men’s Basketball Commit, Preist Ryan
Name: Preist Ryan
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sport: Basketball
Positions: Guard and Forward
High Schools: Vincentian Academy, Richmond Heights (Ohio), and Perkiomen School (Pennsburg, Pennsylvania)
Postgraduate Season: Perkiomen School. In the 2022-23 season with the Perkiomen School Panthers, Ryan helped lead the team to the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PAISAA) state title.
Commitment: University of Missouri – Kansas City (Kansas City) men’s basketball. This institution is home to nearly 16,000 students and competes in NCAA Division I. Kansas City competes in the Summit League in athletics. The Roos is the official mascot of Kansas City.
Why He Chose Kansas City: “The coaching staff at Kansas City has my best interest at heart and the shared knowledge they have is special. The opportunity to play at a high level and to do so around good people is truly a blessing, and I was favored enough to have this opportunity twice at the NCAA Division I level! I can’t wait to make a mark on college basketball this next season!”
Current School: Howard College. Howard College is a public community college located in Big Spring, Texas that competes at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) level. The Howard College Hawks compete in the Western Junior Collegiate Athletic Conference. In terms of enrollment, the institution is home to nearly 4,700 students. This season, Ryan helped the team to a 19-11 record and averaged 16.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, on over 50 percent shooting from the field, over 46 percent from three, and over 80 percent from the free throw line.
Previous School: Coppin State University. Coppin State is a Historically Black College and University located in Baltimore, Maryland. Nearly 2,800 students call Coppin State home. The Eagles compete at the NCAA Division I level in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). In his lone season with the Eagles, Ryan played in 16 games; made four starts; and averaged 5.6 points and 2.9 boards per game. He also scored in double figures four times.
Intended Major and Future Plans: Marketing, but he hopes to play hoops beyond college
What His Pittsburgh Roots Mean to Him: “As I traveled through different cities, being tough mentally and physically has always been where I put my pride. I think that’s something that all Yinzers have and carry with them in life.”
Final Notes: “the most important part of my journey has been the relationships that I have built along the way. I look forward to continuing to build more of those as I continue my basketball career and venture to Kansas City and beyond.”
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