High School: Northwest Christian HS - Spokane, Washington

Prior to NNU
Joel played two seasons at Spokane Community College, averaging 8.0 points and 1.2 assists as a sophomore…He was named to the SCC Honor Roll, was a first-team all-academic NWAACC selection and was a two-time academic Athlete-of-the-Month.

High School
At Northwest Christian High School, Joel was a first-team Washington ‘A’ all-state team member in 2004, as well as being named the Northeast ‘A’ League MVP…A two-time all-Northeast ‘A’ League first-team pick as a junior and senior, Joel was a two-time league scoring champion.

Personal
His parents are Scott and Chris Ryman…His major is Public Communications…Favorite childhood toy:  Dinosaurs…Favorite sport besides basketball:  Soccer…Favorite athlete outside of basketball:  Peyton Manning…One reason I chose NNU was:  Christian atmosphere and the athletic program…Something about me that might surprise people:  I once owned a pig that had re-occuring seizures!…His dad, Scott, ran track for Whitman College.