A New Chapter for the Cyclones
Emily Ryan has been promoted to assistant coach for the Iowa State women's basketball team, stepping into a role that will shape the next generation of Cyclone point guards.
Ryan's ascent follows a five‑year playing career in which she set the program record for assists and climbed to seventh place in NCAA Division I women's basketball history with 993 career assists.
During the 2025‑26 season she served as a graduate assistant, mentoring the Cyclones' point guards and gaining valuable sideline experience that culminated in her recent promotion.
Her appointment comes as the staff underwent changes, with Latoja Schaben departing for a position at Texas State University and Bill Fennelly's roster narrowing to two openings that Ryan now helps fill.
A native of Claflin, Kansas, Ryan brings a deep connection to the program and a reputation for leadership that fans hope will translate into continued success on the court.