Ryan Arcidiacono

Basketball player, NCAA champion

Ryan Arcidiacono - Basketball player, NCAA champion
Born

March 26th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Villanova University, leading the team to a national championship in 2016. Received the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player award for performance during the tournament. Later signed with several NBA teams, including the Chicago Bulls, showcasing skills as a point guard.

Won the NCAA Championship in 2016 with Villanova

Named NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player in 2016

Played for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA

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