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RYLAN DYE – SENIOR – HICKORY
Sports Played: Basketball
Parents Names: Tricia Dye and Tim Dye.
Siblings: None
Social Media Handles: Instagram @rdye.8, twitter @rdye_8
2022-23 Highlights: My junior highlights- https://youtu.be/7QTKsoytHjY. Averaged 12 ppg. Second-team all-region, most promising young player at Buddy Guierno tournament , Rising Stars underclassman Game MVP at Geneva College.
College Athletics plan if applicable: I’d like to play college basketball. I’m still exploring my options right now.
Q&A
Q: How did you get involved in playing sports?
A: My parents gave me the idea to play sports at a young age.
Q: What is the most enjoyable thing you have ever had happen to you on an athletic field?
A: Having a game-winner.
Q: If you could go to any event (it doesn’t have to be a sporting event) in the world, what would it be and why?
A: March Madness championship game. I think the energy would be insane along with the players, they would be really good.
Q: What teacher has had the most impact on you in school? Why?
A: Mr. Bittler. He has not only helped me in school but he has been a huge help through my basketball career.
Q: Do you have any superstitions in any of the sports you play?
A: Not really. I just make sure to ice my legs and pray before every game.
Q: You have one day where you can do anything your heart desires. Cost is not a factor. What would it be?
A: I would love to play in the NBA Finals. I feel like that is a lot of basketball player’s ultimate goal.
Q: If you could go back in time, where would you go and why?
A: I would go back to around middle school and make myself work as hard as I do now.
Q: Is there anything you wish we would have asked you? If so, what is the question/answer?
A: None.
