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Iona Prep's Matt Ryan Named New York's Mr. Basketball

CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Iona Prep senior Matt Ryan, a resident of Cortlandt Manor, was selected last week as Mr. New York Basketball by the Basketball Coaches Association of New York.

Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan

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Ryan averaged 19 points and eight rebounds per game for the Gaels, who finished the season 22-6. The 6-foot, 7-inch forward has committed to play in college at Notre Dame.

Ryan missed most of his junior season due to a hip injury that required surgery. After returning to full strength late in the summer, he helped Iona Prep to its first Archdiocesan AA championship game in school history. The season ended with a 50-48 loss to Xaverian on March 10.

Ryan was selected for his award over fellow finalists Jessie Govan of Wings Academy, Kinnon LaRose of Ogdensburg Free Academy and Jordan Roland of Westhill.

"An absolute dream come true. I truly am grateful for this award,'' Ryan wrote on his Twitter account.

He is the first Iona Prep player to win the award. Jabarie Hinds of Mount Vernon won the award in 2011. Previous award winners include Kenny Anderson, Stephon Marbury, Malik Sealy and Elton Brand.

 

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