Frank Ryder returned home battered yet undeterred. Despite significant health concerns, Ryder wanted to continue his collegiate basketball career.
If he needed to pay his own way to keep that dream alive, so be it. Given the circumstances, returning home was well worth it.
As the Colorado men’s basketball team goes through summer workouts, Ryder represents an interesting piece of the puzzle for coach Tad Boyle’s Buffaloes. Yes, the Fairview graduate is a walk-on who faces an uphill battle in landing anything resembling regular court time, particularly if the Buffs’ frontcourt remains healthy throughout the 2019-20 season.