Ryf was the catalyst for UW-Stevens Point as he led the Pointers to a 2-0 record on the week. In a road victory at No. 2-ranked UW-Whitewater, Ryf led the Pointers with 18 points, including 3-for-5 from behind the arc (60 percent), as well as three rebounds and two assists. He also tallied a team-high three steals in the win. On Dec. 15, in a home win against Edgewood College (Wis.), Ryf shot 50 percent from the field (4-for-8) as well as 50 percent from behind the arc (1-for-2). He also recorded a team-high five assists to go along with two rebounds and one steal. On the week, he averaged 13.5 points per game, while shooting 4-for-7 from behind the three-point arc (57 percent), and averaged 3.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds and two steals.
Also nominated:
UW-Oshkosh, Alex Olson, Freshman, Guard, Brookfield, Wis. (Central)
UW-Platteville, Chas Cross, Junior, Center, Winnebago, Ill.
UW-Stout, Jarvis Raglund, Junior, Forward, Milwaukee, Wis. (Rufus King)
UW-Superior, Bronson Byrne, Junior, Center, Chanhassen, Minn. (Chaska)
UW-Whitewater, Eric Bryson, Junior, Guard, Elkhorn, Wis.