Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Ryan Arcidiacono:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Ryan Curran Arcidiacono
  • Nationality: American / Italian (dual citizenship)
  • Age: Born on March 26, 1994
  • Hometown: Langhorne, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
  • Weight: 195 pounds (88 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
  • Number: 51
  • Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
  • High School: Neshaminy High School (Langhorne, Pennsylvania)
  • College: Villanova University (2012–2016)
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in 2016
  • Teams Played For:
    • Chicago Bulls (2017–2021)
    • New York Knicks (2022–2023)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (2023)
    • Has also played for the Austin Spurs in the NBA G League.
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA; won an NCAA Championship with Villanova in 2016.
  • Kids: No publicly documented children
  • Siblings: Ryan is one of six siblings, including three brothers (Chris, Michael, and Nick) and two sisters (Sabrina and Courtney).

Player Archetype / Play Style

Ryan Arcidiacono’s player archetype is that of a steady, defense-minded reserve floor general, a guard whose value comes more from decision-making, ball security, and connective play than from high-volume scoring. At 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds, he has decent size for a point guard and uses toughness, balance, and competitiveness to hold up defensively, especially at the point of attack. On defense, he fits as a disciplined on-ball worker who helps set the tone and stay attached within a team scheme, while offensively he operates as a low-mistake table-setter who moves the ball, keeps the offense organized, and chips in with spot-up shooting rather than constant shot creation. His overall play style is unflashy but reliable, built on leadership, poise, and effort, which is why he has consistently been valued as a stabilizing backcourt piece. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Ryan Arcidiacono Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Villanova — Hart, Arcidiacono, Ochefu and Brunson Earn BIG EAST Honors
NBA.com — Ask Sam Mailbag: 03.01.19
Villanova — 100 Years – 100 Moments
Villanova — Quotes from 2015-16 Villanova Men’s Basketball Media Day