Name: Clay Ryan
Position: Guard
Hometown: Louisville
Major: Secondary Education - Biology with a Minor in Earth, Space, and Science

Plans for the future?
I plan on teaching high school biology and coaching high school basketball, while running my own lawn care business and turning it into a good quality company some day.

Why did you choose to go to IU Southeast?
I decided to attend IU Southeast not only for basketball, but also for the small class sizes and quality campus atmosphere. I am also glad that I will be able to achieve an IU degree.

What has been your favorite memory from college?
One of my favorite memories has to be singing karaoke on campusduring one of the team showcase events.

What has been your favorite memory from your career as an athlete?
My favorite memory as an athlete occurred when I got fouled with two seconds left in regulation and went to the line and made all three free throws to sendthe game into overtime. I will also always remember all of our trips to the NAIA National Tournament in Point Lookout, Mo.

What drives you as an athlete?
To work hard every day to get better on the court and in the weight room, so that the team can achieve the goals we set out to achieve.

What is a talent outside of your sport that you posses?
I am a pretty good fisherman.

What is something very few people know about you?
Few people know that I like to cookand I am really family oriented.


Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan
Favorite Place to Eat: Cheesecake Factory
Favorite Beverage: Lemonade
Favorite TV Show: Son's of Anarchy
Favorite Book: The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
Favorite Class: Ecology
Favorite Movie: Fight Club
Favorite Band: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Web Site: ESPN.com
Favorite Actor: Mark Wahlberg
Favorite Actress: Jennifer Aniston
Favorite Midnight Snack: Pop Tarts
Favorite Quote: "He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life." - Muhammad Ali
Favorite Pro Team: Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL)
Favorite Brand of Shoe: Nike
Favorite Colors: Blue and Crimson

Morning or Night: Morning
Eat Out or Cook: Cook
McDonalds or Burger King: Burger King
Coke or Pepsi: Don't drink them
Steak or Fish: Steak
Pro or College: College
Dog or Cat: Dog
Rap or Rock: Both
Country or Rock: Both, I like it all
Text or Call: Call
Email or Twitter: Email
MySpace or Facebook: Facebook
Dance or Sing: Dance and sing at the same time

What is your ringtone: Toes , Zack Brown Band
I spent last summer: Working and on the beach
My teammates think I'm: A hard worker who will always have their backs
Few people know this, but I: Like to cook and fish
What is your current desktop picture? Windows 7
What do you put on your hamburgers? Everything but onions