Evening out with Jewish Basketball Star Ryan Turell

Ryan Turell is an American professional basketball player for Ironi Nes Ziona B.C. of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Turell played college basketball for Yeshiva University in the Skyline Conference. As a senior he was the highest scorer across all levels of college basketball with 27.1 points per game and was named NABC DIII National Player of the Year, Skyline Conference Player of the Year, and D3hoops.com Region 3 Player of the Year. He led Yeshiva University to one of the longest winning streaks in NCAA Division III men’s college basketball history. Turell was selected in the first round of the 2022 NBA G League draft by the Motor City Cruise, the affiliate of the NBA‘s Detroit Pistons. Turell became the first orthodox Jew selected in the G League draft.

Come hear Ryan’s amazing and inspiring story of his dedication to Judaism while leading a successful Basketball journey, watch hands on Ryan demonstrating his basketball skills with local Jewish kids. Each kid will get an autograph and picture with Ryan. Refreshments being served!

Partnering Organizations:
Denver Jewish Day School | Denver Academy of Torah | Denver NCSY