Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball versus Late Night Madness on October 4, 2025 at TBA

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