Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Ryan Christian Dunn is an American professional basketball player who currently plays as a small forward for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA.

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Ryan Christian Dunn
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: January 7, 2003
  • Hometown: Baldwin, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm)
  • Weight: 216 pounds (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (213cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Position: Small Forward
  • Jersey Number: 0 (Phoenix Suns)
  • High Schools:
    • Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
    • Long Island Lutheran High School (Brookville, New York)
    • Perkiomen School (Pennsburg, Pennsylvania)
  • College: University of Virginia (2022–2024)
  • NBA Draft: Selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 28th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft; subsequently traded to the Phoenix Suns.
  • Professional Team: Phoenix Suns (2024–present)
  • Championship Rings: None to date
  • Children: Information not publicly available
  • Siblings: Younger brother of Major League Baseball pitcher Justin Dunn.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Ryan Dunn projects as a defense-first combo forward whose NBA value starts with disruption, versatility and winning plays rather than polished scoring. Defensively, he fits as a rangy multi-position stopper who can guard wings, switch across lineups, fly in as a help defender and create chaos with blocks, steals and deflections, which is why he has often been viewed as one of the best defenders in his class. Offensively, his role is much narrower for now, built around cutting, transition finishing, offensive rebounding and opportunistic scoring instead of self-created offense, while his long-term ceiling depends heavily on whether the jumper becomes reliable enough to keep defenses honest. Physically, Dunn brings strong wing-forward size at about 6-foot-8 with a reported 7-foot-1½ wingspan, plus quick reactions, real burst and the kind of length that shows up all over the floor. Put together, his style is that of a high-motor defensive playmaker and energy forward who can change possessions with activity and athletic tools, even if the offensive side still needs time to catch up. (NBA)

NBA.com — NBA 2024 Draft Prospects | Ryan Dunn | NBA.com
Sports Illustrated — NBA Draft Scouting Report: Virginia’s Ryan Dunn
NBA Draft Room — Ryan Dunn