University of Idaho Athletics

QUOTING COACH VERLIN: "I am very excited to have a quality person like Ryan as a part of our program. His day-to-day work ethic is outstanding and as he gains experience I expect him to compete for a spot in our guard rotation."

AT WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE: Averaged 14 points per games... averaged 3.62 free throws per game to rank 24th in the NWAACC

AT TOLEDO HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Toledao (Wash.) High School... Was the Washington State 1A Player of the Year in 2007... averaged 23 points, eight rebounds, and three assists per game... helped his team to a runner-up finish at the Class 1A High School State Basketball Championship... named first team all-State during his junior and senior years... named first team all-tournament at the 2006 State Basketball Championship

PERSONAL: Full name is Ryan John Votaw... born Sept. 5, 1988 at Longview, Wash. ... son of George and Teresa Votaw... has one sister, Brianna.