Ryan Conwell
Conwell in 2024 | |
| No. 4 – Miami Heat | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 15, 2004 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Pike (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2026: 2nd round, 37th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Playing career | 2026–present |
| Career history | |
| 2026–present | Miami Heat |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Ryan Christopher Conwell (born June 15, 2004) is an American basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college Basketball for the South Florida Bulls, Indiana State Sycamores, Xavier Musketeers, and Louisville Cardinals.
Early life and high school
[edit]As a junior at Pike High School, Conwell averaged 16.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.[1] As a senior, he averaged 22.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 3.0 steals per game.[2] Coming out of high school, Conwell was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college basketball for the South Florida Bulls.[3]
College career
[edit]South Florida
[edit]As a freshman in 2022-23, Conwell appeared in 32 games with 21 starts, where he averaged 5.1 points per game before he entered the NCAA transfer portal three days after his head coach took another job.[4]
Indiana State
[edit]Conwell transferred to play for the Indiana State Sycamores.[5] On December 16, 2023, he scored a career-high 27 points in a win over Ball State.[6] During the 2023-24 season, Conwell averaged 16.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game earning second-team all-Missouri Valley Conference honors.[7] After the season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[8]
Xavier
[edit]Conwell transferred to play for the Xavier Musketeers.[9] On January 14, 2025, he scored a career-high 34 points with six threes in a victory against Villanova.[10] On March 5, 2025, Conwell dropped 21 points versus Butler.[11] On March 13, 2025, Conwell notched 38 points with seven threes in a loss to Marquette.[12] He averaged 16.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game.[13] For his performance during the 2024-25 season, Conwell was named third-team all-Big East.[14]
Louisville
[edit]On April 1, 2025, Conwell transferred to Louisville.[15] During the 2025–26 season, he averaged a team-high 18.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, earning second-team All-ACC honors.[16][17] He scored a season-high 32 points against NJIT on November 26, 2025, and later scored 31 points against NC State on February 9, 2026.[18] He helped lead the Cardinals to a 24–11 record and to the second round of the NCAA tournament, where Louisville defeated South Florida before losing to Michigan State.[19]
Professional career
[edit]On June 24, 2026, Conwell was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 37th overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft then immediately traded to the Miami Heat for pick 41 (Otega Oweh) and cash considerations.[20]
Career statistics
[edit]| School | Season | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 2022–23 | 32 | 18.6 | .340 | .300 | .816 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 5.1 |
| Indiana State | 2023–24 | 38 | 33.9 | .482 | .407 | .855 | 5.8 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 16.6 |
| Xavier | 2024–25 | 34 | 33.0 | .450 | .412 | .828 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 16.5 |
| Louisville | 2025–26 | 34 | 30.9 | .408 | .345 | .832 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 18.8 |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Basketball recruiting: Pike 'underdog' Ryan Conwell makes his college choice". IndyStar. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ "This is Indiana State's dream season and Ryan Conwell's moment". IndyStar. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ Wood, Russ. "Ryan Conwell Signs National Letter of Intent for 2022". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ Wood, Russ. "South Florida freshman Ryan Conwell enters the portal". BullsInsider.com. Rivals.com. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ "Pike's Ryan Conwell, 2022 Marion County Player of Year, signs with Indiana State basketball". IndyStar. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ "Former Pike star Ryan Conwell's Indy homecoming ends with career-high, Indiana State win". IndyStar. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ Tipton, Joe. "Indiana State transfer guard Ryan Conwell commits to Xavier". On3.com. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ Jenkins, Brandon. "Indiana State second leading scorer Ryan Conwell will transfer". 247Sports. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ "'I've had my ups and downs.' Piano man Ryan Conwell hitting the right keys with Xavier". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ Dermer, Shelby. "How an Instagram message to Quincy Olivari helped lead to Ryan Conwell's career night". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ "Ryan Conwell: Former Pike star puts on show in win vs Butler". IndyStar. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ Baer, Jack. "Xavier's Ryan Conwell's 38-point performance ends with classic bad beat in loss to Marquette". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ McGavic, Matthew (April 1, 2025). "Xavier Transfer Guard Ryan Conwell Commits to Louisville". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ↑ Broering, Rick. "Freemantle, Conwell earn All-Big East honors as Xavier heads to MSG on 7-game win streak". 247Sports. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ "Kelsey Inks Transfer Ryan Conwell". University of Louisville Athletics. April 11, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Ryan Conwell - Men's Basketball". University of Louisville Athletics. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Conwell, Brown Jr. Earn ACC Honors". University of Louisville Athletics. March 9, 2026. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Ryan Conwell - Men's Basketball". University of Louisville Athletics. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ "2025-26 Men's Basketball Schedule". University of Louisville Athletics. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Thunder Acquires Otega Oweh". nba.com. June 24, 2026. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
External links
[edit]- 2004 births
- Living people
- 21st-century American sportsmen
- American men's basketball players
- Basketball players from Indianapolis
- Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball players
- Louisville Cardinals men's basketball players
- Oklahoma City Thunder draft picks
- Point guards
- South Florida Bulls men's basketball players
- Xavier Musketeers men's basketball players