Arizona Basketball: Pittsburgh grad transfer Ryan Luther commits to the Wildcats
By David Rosen
The Arizona Wildcat basketball team got its third commit for the 2018-19 season, Ryan Luther, a grad transfer from Pittsburgh.
Another one! Things are getting better and better for Arizona Wildcat basketball as they just got their third commit for next season, Ryan Luther. He is a grad transfer from the University of Pittsburgh and will be joining the team next year. First it was Devonaire Doutrive, then Omar Thielemans and now Luther- things just got real exciting!
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any better, they have. Late Thursday, WildcatAuthority on Twitter broke the news that Luther decided to commit to Arizona. While fans await to see what school five-star point guard Brandon Williams chooses (Arizona being in the top three, alongside Oregon and Gonzaga), they get to enjoy the size, strength and experience Luther brings to the Wildcats.
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At 6-feet-9-inches and 215lbs, he will be a key addition to the existing front court of Ira Lee, Chase Jeter and freshman commit Thielemans. With the loss of Deandre Ayton, Dusan Ristic and Rawle Alkins, there are big spots to fill and minutes to be played for Wildcat big men. Coach Sean Miller will be looking for these four to step up big on both ends of the floor.
Luther averaged 12.7 points per game, 10.1 rebounds per game and averaged 41.5 percent from three during his four seasons a Pitt. As a big man, being able to shoot the long ball is huge especially in today’s game of college basketball. It forces opponents to guard him inside and out and opens up the possibilities for Coach Miller.
Even though Luther only played in 10 games last season due to a injury to his right foot, he had four double-doubles, including one game in which he had 16 rebounds. That’s what you call a double-double machine! For his career at Pitt, he finished with a total of 300 rebounds.
Interesting fact about Luther, during the 2016-17 season he broke the school record for the most consecutive field goals made with 15:
Luther has good court awareness and is able to position his body well to grab a lot of rebounds. He is also very skillful on the offensive end and looks very confident with his shot. Hooks, three points shots, tip ins, jump shots, layups, this guy is going to be a great addition for the Wildcats.
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Wildcat recruiting his coming along very nicely with the latest addition of Ryan Luther. This teams has a solid lineup of big men, now it’s time to get some depth in the front court. Luther, welcome to the Wildcat family, we can’t wait see you in action. Bear Down!