COACH PEERY SAYS: “Ryan is a true five man that is not only big but skilled. His experience in college basketball will be very valuable to the success of our team.”

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Played three seasons at Gonzaga and spent on year as a redshirt… played in a total of 65 games… averaged 2.1 points and 1.7 rebounds in 6.1 minutes per game during his Bulldog career… also blocked a total of 12 shots, shot .516 from the field and .717 at the line... competed on the Final Four team in 2017.

Attended Glacier High School in Kalispell, MT… led team to a 19-5 record and third straight league title as a senior… averaged 12.8 points and 7.9 rebounds, earning Class AA All-State honors… also named to the All-State Tournament team as his team reached the semifinals… averaged 13.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.0 blocks as a junior… named All-State and his team reached the state semifinals that year... a three-time All-Conference selection... also played four seasons of tennis.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Jim and Lisa Edwards... has one brother, Jeff... has a degree from Gonzaga and is entering graduate school at Portland State... would like to be a sportscaster.

Feature Story - Feb. 6, 2018