AMES, Iowa (AP) 鈥� Emily Ryan, one of the most productive point guards in women’s college basketball history when she played for Iowa State, has been hired as a full-time assistant at her alma mater, coach Bill Fennelly announced Thursday.
Ryan played for the Cyclones from 2020-25 and was a graduate assistant last season. She finished her career with 993 assists, a school record and seventh all-time in Division I. She was just the third NCAA women’s player to record at least 1,500 points, 900 assists and 600 rebounds in a career. She also ranks in the top five in program history in steals and blocks.
鈥淓mily made a tremendous impact on our program as a player and that will continue as a coach,” Fennelly said in a statement. “Emily鈥檚 loyalty and commitment to Iowa State women鈥檚 basketball has been truly special. Our players will be learning the 鈥業owa State鈥� Way from one of the best Cyclones ever!鈥�
Ryan was voted to the All-Big 12 first team in 2022 and second team in 2023 and was on the league’s all-defensive team in 2021.
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