Ryan Seelye

Height:
6-6
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Saint Marys, Pa.
High School:
Elk County Catholic

The Storyline
Joined the program as a walk-on in late September of 2015 ... Shows good strength and shooting ability ... will only improve as he continues to work in practice and in the weight room ... Has fit in nicely with teammates as he has embraced the role of walk-on ... An excellent student looking to attend medical school upon graduation.

2015-16: Appeared in eight games ... Scored two points against Virginia Tech, 1/31 ... Tallied two points in the home win against Maryland Eastern Shore, 1/2 ... Recorded an offensive rebound versus Detroit, 11/20.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year letterwinner at Elk County Catholic under head coach Aaron Straub ... Earned Division 9 AAAA honorable mention all-league honors after averaging 7.5 points per game ... Selected to play in the Division 9 and Big 30 all-star games as a senior ... Also a three-year letterwinner in football ... Played wide receiver and safety, while also handling kicking and punting duties ... Named a Big 30 All-Star in football ... Played baseball for one year helping Elk County Catholic to a state runner-up finish in 2014 ... Played first base and also pitched.

PERSONAL: Born Ryan John Seelye June 6, 1997 in Saint Marys, Pa. ... Son of John and Diane Seelye ... Father, John, played college baseball at Clarion University of Pennsylvania ... Has an older sister, Ashley ... Heavily involved in extracurricular activities including chess, book, outdoor, health and varsity clubs ... Two-time National Honor Society member ... Class president for four years and also a member of the student council ... Enjoys snowboarding, golfing, hunting and fishing ... Favorite athletes are Odell Beckham, Jr., and Kevin Durant.