Ryan’s athleticism gives her the ability to affect the game in ways that extend beyond traditional size expectations for a Division I pin. Kansas identified her explosiveness and versatility as defining qualities, and those traits appear in her ability to elevate, move fluidly along the net and create attacking opportunities from different situations. Her consistency has also been recognized over time through three consecutive First-Team All-Region selections and 2025 GVCA First-Team All-State honors.

Ryan’s background as a successful high jumper and participant in the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program strengthens the projection behind her recruitment. Her path demonstrates that recruiters are not evaluating height alone. Speed, jumping ability, coordination, positional flexibility and the capacity to continue developing can make an athlete an appealing college prospect. ~ S.Fitzgerald @BenchtoBeast_prepdigga