Indiana University Athletics
1980-81 Women's Basketball Roster

Jersey Number 22
Joan Ryann
- Year:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Hammond, IN
- Position:
- F
- Height:
- 5-10
SENIOR YEAR (1980-1981)
She is still holder of the Indiana record for most free throws made in a single season (147). Ryann, a team co-captain, returns for her fourth year of varsity play with the Hoosiers this season. This power forward possess many abilities, but the ones to watch for in '80-81 are her aggressive boardwork and inside passing combined with skilled defensive moves.
JUNIOR YEAR (1979-1980)
The '79-80 Hoosiers were well rewarded by Ryann's contributions. Averaging 9.5 ppg, this physically strong player pulled down 5.5 rebounds per game and also collected 65 assists for the season.
SOPHOMORE YEAR (1978-1979)
FRESHMAN YEAR (1977-1978)
PREP
A conference All-Star in both her junior and senior years, Joan Ryann played high school basketball for Coach Letty Hicks at Hammond's Morton Senior High. The '79-80 Hoosiers were well rewarded by Ryann's contributions. Averaging 9.5 ppg, this physically strong player pulled down 5.5 rebounds per game and also collected 65 assists for the season.
She is still holder of the Indiana record for most free throws made in a single season (147). Ryann, a team co-captain, returns for her fourth year of varsity play with the Hoosiers this season. This power forward possess many abilities, but the ones to watch for in '80-81 are her aggressive boardwork and inside passing combined with skilled defensive moves.
JUNIOR YEAR (1979-1980)
The '79-80 Hoosiers were well rewarded by Ryann's contributions. Averaging 9.5 ppg, this physically strong player pulled down 5.5 rebounds per game and also collected 65 assists for the season.
SOPHOMORE YEAR (1978-1979)
FRESHMAN YEAR (1977-1978)
PREP
A conference All-Star in both her junior and senior years, Joan Ryann played high school basketball for Coach Letty Hicks at Hammond's Morton Senior High. The '79-80 Hoosiers were well rewarded by Ryann's contributions. Averaging 9.5 ppg, this physically strong player pulled down 5.5 rebounds per game and also collected 65 assists for the season.
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