Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Ryan Nembhard is a Canadian college basketball player who currently plays as a point guard for the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the West Coast Conference (WCC).

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Ryan Nembhard
  • Nationality: Canadian
  • Date of Birth: Born on March 10, 2003
  • Hometown: Aurora, Ontario, Canada
  • Height: 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
  • Weight: 180 pounds (82 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 1 inch
  • Shoe Size: Size 10 (US)
  • Jersey Number: Wears number 0
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida
  • College:
    • Creighton Bluejays (2021–2023)
    • Gonzaga Bulldogs (2023–present)
  • NBA Draft: As of January 2025, Nembhard has not declared for the NBA Draft.
  • Teams Played For:
    • Creighton Bluejays
    • Gonzaga Bulldogs
  • Championship Rings: No NCAA championships to date.
  • Children: No public records indicate that Nembhard has children.
  • Siblings: Older brother, Andrew Nembhard, who plays professionally for the Indiana Pacers.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Ryan Nembhard’s player archetype is that of a pass-first floor general, a true lead guard whose game is built on orchestration, tempo control, and high-level decision-making rather than overwhelming size or shot volume. Defensively, he fits best as a competitive point-of-attack and team-scheme guard who pressures ball handlers, jumps passing lanes, and stays engaged, though his smaller frame naturally limits his matchup range against bigger scorers. Offensively, his role is clearly that of an initiator: he thrives in pick-and-roll, manipulates defenders with patience, consistently creates assists, and has developed enough scoring punch as a pull-up and spot-up threat to keep defenses from simply playing the pass. Physically, Nembhard is undersized by NBA standards at about 6-foot and roughly 178 to 180 pounds, but he compensates with tight handle, balance, quickness, and excellent feel. Overall, his play style is poised, efficient, and table-setting, with his best value coming from running an offense, creating clean looks for teammates, limiting mistakes, and using craft and intelligence to control the game. (SI)

Sources:

Gonzaga Bulldogs — Ryan Nembhard – Men’s Basketball
Sports Illustrated — Gonzaga’s Ryan Nembhard is a ‘no doubt’ NBA Draft selection
Bleacher Report — Scouting Report for Dallas Mavericks Undrafted Free Agent Signing Ryan Nembhard
ESPN — Ryan Nembhard Biography