Drake University Athletics

Kyle Ryan joined the Drake coaching staff as the Director of Basketball Operations in April of 2025 after spending his previous years as an Operations Intern for the University of Minnesota women’s basketball program. While with the Gophers, Ryan had his hand in multiple aspects surrounding the team.

Ryan graduated from South Dakota State University in 2023, where he was a student manager for the men’s basketball team under Coach Henderson. The Apple Valley, Minnesota native earned his bachelor’s degree from SDSU in sport and recreation management.