Ryan Boatright



Ryan Jamar Boatright (born December 27, 1992) is an American college basketball player for the Connecticut Huskies. Boatright was a key player for the Huskies' 2013–14 NCAA Championship team, as he made 2014 NCAA Final Four All-Tournament team.

Early Life
Boatright was born December 27, 1992 to Mike McAllister and Tanesha Boatright He has one younger brother Michael and two younger sisters Dasia and Deahjay.

High School
Boatright came to Connecticut from Aurora, Illinois, where he averaged 31.2 points per game as a senior at East Aurora High School and was named Illinois Co-Mr. Basketball with Chasson Randle. He once scored 63 points in a high school basketball game against Proviso West, And another outing scoring 55 against St. Charles North. He had originally committed to West Virginia, but changed his mind when the Mountaineers signed another point guard just a day later.

Freshmen Year
Upon arriving at Connecticut, his eligibility was challenged. After missing the first three games, the National Collegiate Athletic Association ruled that he would have to serve an additional three game suspension to bring his total to six games served due to "receiving improper benefits". Upon further review, Boatright endured a total of nine games under suspension. Nonetheless, he became a key player for the Huskies as a freshman, averaging 10.4 points, 4.0 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 30.1 minutes per game.

Sophomore Year
Following his return, Boatright along with backcourt teammate Shabazz Napier both rose to the national spotlight as they were highlighted as one of the nation's best backcourts, as they both averaged a combined 33 points and 9 assists per game, outplaying nearly every opponents' backcourt they've played. He kept the momentum up in his sophomore season of 2012–13, raising his scoring average to 15.4. He was named to the USBWA All District I team at the conclusion of the season.

Junior Year
On April 26, 2013, Boatright opted to return to the team for his junior year along with teammates Shabazz Napier and DeAndre Daniels. As a junior, Boatright's defense was a factor in the Huskies' drive to the 2014 Final Four.

On April 26th, 2014, Boatright opted to return for his senior season.