2015-16 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
GENERAL:
- Deadly outside shooter with ideal frame for scoring guard position
- Scorer's mentality
- Versatile enough to hit pull-ups or slash his way to the basket
- Has proven valuable on both ends of the court, especially in late game situations
- Improved defender who will be looked to for leadership and stability in final season
- Siena's first Division I player from California
2014-15:
- One of four Saints to appear in all 31 games
- Averaged 7.3 points and shot 35% from three-point range
- Started season on-fire, making 12-17 three-pointers in first four games, and averaging 11.8 points per game
- Ended season with three straight double-digit scoring performances, including 16 points in tough 74-71 season-ending loss to regular-season champ Iona
- Scored career-high 23 points and made 4-6 three-pointers in home loss to Canisius (2/19)
2013-14:
- Played at least 20 minutes in 10 of last 12 games and earned start in CBI Championship final (4/5)
- Played 37 of 38 games averaging 4.7 points and 2.6 rebounds per game
- All five double-digit scoring efforts came in final 15 games of season
- Second on team with 38 3-pointers made and .365 3-point percentage
- Grabbed at least five rebounds eight times, including season-high seven in CBI final (4/5)
2012-13:
- Played in 17 games before injuring his leg and missing the final 15 games
- Averaged 2.2 points and 13.1 minutes per game
- Scored season-high seven points in home loss to LaSalle (12/29)
- Played 36 minutes and tallied six points and five rebounds in home win over Canisius (1/11)
BEFORE SIENA:
- Spent the 2011-12 season at the Northfield Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts
- Led Northfield Mount Hermon with just shy of 14 points per game, and shot 42.3% (82-194) from 3-point range while adding 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals per contest
- Northfield Mount Hermon went 29-6 on the season and won the New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC) AAA Championship
- Played at Loyola H.S. (Calif.) as a sophomore and junior helping team reach the semifinals and state playoffs
- 3-time All-League selection and a McDonalds All-America Nominee (2011)
- Named to Top-50 list on the West Coast by HoopScoopOnline and Top-80 in the West by NBAMagazine.com
- Suffered a torn ACL in his left knee playing in AAU game summer after junior year
- Sat out senior season and then decided to attend prep school to pursue DI dream
PERSONAL:
- Son of Vince and Cynthia Oliver
- Marketing major at Siena
- Older brother Vince attended UC Davis
- Was a child actor, appearing in several TV commercials
- Volunteered for over 250 hours of community service in high school
THE OLIVER FILE:

Nickname: Rolly
Major: Marketing
Twitter Handle: @Ryanxoliver
What I like most about Siena: The rich tradition
What I like most about Siena basketball: Being able to play at the Times Union Center
What I like most about Coach Patsos: His passion and his knowledge of the world
Player I related to the most: Imoh Silas
Best moment at Siena: Winning the CBI Championship
My dream car: Tesla P85D Model S
Favorite TV Show: Fresh Prince
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2012-13Sophomore
G
6'3"
186 lbs
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2013-14Sophomore
G
6'3"
195 lbs
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2014-15Junior
G
6'5"
200 lbs
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2015-16Senior
G
6'5"
200 lbs