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Ryan Mela Men's Basketball, posed photo highlighting Providence jersey.
Ryan Mela Men's Basketball, posed photo holding basketball
Ryan Mela, men's basketball, posing holding two basketballs.
Ryan Mela, men's basketball, posing holding providence jersey.
Ryan Mela, men's basketball, posing holding a basketball.
Ryan Mela, men's basketball, posing spinning a basketball on his finger.
Ryan Mela, men's basketball, holding basketball and looking over his shoulder to highlight jersey.
Men's basketball player Ryan Mela shooting a jump shot versus Butler in the BIG EAST Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
Men's basketball player Ryan Mela shooting one handed floater shot in the lane versus Butler in the Men's basketball BIG EAST Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
Mens basketball player Ryan Mela dribbles down the court in 2024 2025 season
Mens basketball player Ryan Mela goes in for a layup in game against DePaul in 24 25 season
Ryan Mela dribbles down court in game against DePaul in 24 25 season
Mens basketball player Ryan Mela plays offense in a game against UConn 2024 2025 season
Mens basketball player Ryan Mela plays offense in game against Villanova in 2024 2025 season
Mens basketball player Ryan Mela sets up to take shot against Xavier in 24 25 season
Ryan Mela Action Shot in game against Georgetown 24-25 season
Ryan Mela dribbles ball past Creighton defense in Pink out game February 5 2025
Ryan Mela dribbles past Creighton defense in Pink out game at the Amica Mutual Pavilion February 5 2025
Men's Basketball player Ryan Mela handling the ball against Seton Hall at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in 2025
Men's Basketball player Ryan Mela dunking the ball against Seton Hall at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in 2025
Men's Basketball player Ryan Mela running for a layup against Seton Hall at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in 2025
Men's Basketball player Ryan Mela handling the ball against Seton Hall at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in 2025
Mens basketball player Ryan Mela shoots the ball in a game against Marquette
Photo by: Ryan Feeney
Mens basketball player Ryan Mela goes for a layup in game against Marquette
Photo by: Ryan Feeney
Ryan Mela goes in for a layup at the Amica Mutual Pavilion 2025
Photo by: Ryan Feeney
Ryan Mela with possesion of the ball in game against Saint Johns University at the Amica Mutual Pavilion 2025
Ryan Mela dribbles ball down court in game against Saint Johns University at the Amica Mutual Pavilion 2025
Ryan Mela dribbles the ball past Saint Johns defense in game against Saint Johns University at the Amica Mutual Pavilion 2025
Ryan Mela plays offense avoiding Saint Bonaventure defense in game against Saint Bonaventure at the Amica Mutual Pavilion 2025 season
Ryan Mela dribbles ball avoiding guards in game against Saint Bonaventure at the Amica Mutual Pavilion 2025 season
Ryan Mela looks to pass the ball in game against Saint Bonaventure at the Amica Mutual Pavilion 2025 season
Ryan Mela charges the hoop in game against Saint Bonaventure at the Amica Mutual Pavilion 2025 season
Ryan Mela Mela dribbles ball down court Eli DeLaurier preps to shoot the ball in game against Seton Hall at the Amica Mutual Pavilion 2025 season
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Ryan Mela dribbles ball down court towards the net Eli DeLaurier preps to shoot the ball in game against DePaul at the Amica Mutual Pavilion 2025 season
Photo by: Danny Sikkenga
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Jersey Number 11

Ryan Mela

  • Position:
    Forward
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Height:
    6-6
  • Weight:
    200
  • Hometown:
    Natick, Mass.
  • High School:
    Newman School '24
  • NIL Marketplace:
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2024-25:  Scored seven points and grabbed four rebounds versus Sonehill (11/9/24)...Scored four points and grabbed three rebounds versus Hampton (11/12/24)...Registered eight points and six rebounds versus Green Bay (11/16/24)...Scored three points and grabbed four rebounds versus Oklahoma (11/27/24)...Scored six points and added two rebounds versus Davidson (11/28/24)...Scored nine points and grabbed five rebounds versus St. Bonaventure (12/14/24)...Scored seven points and grabbed six rebounds versus St. John's (12/20/24)...Scored five points and grabbed eight rebounds versus No. 8 Marquette (12/31/24)...Scored 10 points and grabbed six rebounds at No. 11 UConn (1/5/25)...Recorded 10 points, 15 rebounds, four assists and two steals versus Butler (1/8/25)...Recorded seven points, nine rebounds and five assists versus Seton Hall (1/11/25)...Named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week (1/13/25)...Registered 10 points, seven rebounds and three assists at Creighton (1/14/25)... Named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week (1/20/25)...Scored seven points and grabbed six rebounds versus Creighton (2/5/25)...Recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds versus Xavier (2/12/25)...Scored 12 points, grabbed nine rebounds, recorded six assists and made three steals versus Villanova (2/15/25)...Scored eight points, grabbed seven rebounds and had three assists at Georgetown (2/19/25)...Scored nine points and grabbed four rebounds versus UConn (3/1/25)...Scored 18 points, grabbed six rebounds and made four steals versus DePaul (3/5/25)...Scored 12 points, grabbed seven rebounds and had four assists at Xavier (3/8/25)... Named to the BIG EAST All-Freshman Team (3/9/25)...Scored 14 points, grabbed six rebounds and had three assists versus Butler (3/12/25). 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Natick High School prior to enrolling in The Newman School in Boston…Averaged 21 points and 11 rebounds per game his final season at Natick…Averaged 19 points, 8.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 3.3 steals in 2023-24 with The Newman School…Recorded a single-game, career-high 42 points in 2023-24…Earned 2024 All-Nepsac AAA First Team honors…Two-time MetroWest MVP at Natick…Led team to Nepsac Semifinals in 2023-24… Helped The Newman School advance to the Prep School National Championship Final 16…Averaged 15.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.4 steals with the Middlesex Magic on the Under Armour Circuit…Helped the Middlesex Magic capture the UAA Circuit Championship in 2022-23.

PROFILE
Name: Ryan Mela
Birthdate: July 19, 2004
Major: Undeclared
Family: Son of Jeff and Nicole Mela…Has one brother, Matthew and one sister, Megan 
Interests/Hobbies: Golfing and hanging with friends
Favorite Team: Boston Celtics
Favorite Food: Chicken Sandwich
Favorite Athlete: LeBron James
Biggest Thrill in Sports: Winning a championship

2018-2019 Men's Basketball Highlight Video
Saturday, April 13