University of Georgia Athletics
USC Standout Colby Transfers to Georgia
June 15, 2023 | Men's Tennis
ATHENS, Ga. – Ryan Colby, a former blue-chip prospect and All-Pac 12 selection at USC, will transfer to the Georgia men's tennis program, head coach Manuel Diaz announced Thursday.
In two seasons with the Trojans, Colby compiled a 30-15 record in singles — primarily at the No. 5 spot — and a 20-10 mark in doubles, playing mostly at the second and third courts.
The Alexandria, Virginia, native has two years of eligibility remaining at the University of Georgia.
"We are thrilled that Ryan is joining our program," Diaz said. "He was a highly recruited player, and has gained valuable experience in his first two years playing college tennis. Our team is built with a group of high-character young men who have excelled both on and off the court. Ryan is another tremendous, high-character individual who will be a perfect fit within our program."
Colby won eight of his first 11 singles matches this past season to earn a No. 82 ranking for the Trojans. He teamed with Stefan Dostanic on the doubles courts, where the duo became one of the top tandems in the Pac-12 with a 11-2 overall record and 9-1 mark in conference play.
During his freshman campaign, Colby earned All-Pac 12 honors with an impressive 20-6 record in singles action, clinching a team-high seven matches. Of his 20 wins, nine came against nationally-ranked foes.
"I can't wait to represent the University of Georgia," Colby added. "The vibe of Athens, the strong bond of the team, and the unbelievable fans blew me away. I'm beyond excited to join such an amazing team of players and coaches and contend for a National Championship. Go Dawgs!"
Colby went to USC as a blue-chip, five-star prospect according to tennisrecruiting.net. He was widely-regarded as one of the top prospects in the nation, earning a No. 2 ranking from the USTA 18s and No. 49 mark in the ITF world rankings. He played at Laurel Springs High School, and earned a spot as Virginia's top ranked player following an impressive prep career.
Colby joins a signing class that is already ranked No. 1 nationally. The Bulldogs welcome five players in the fall, including the No. 1 prospect in the class, Alex Michelsen, blue-chip and sixth-ranked player Ignacio Buse, as well as Davis Taylor, Parker Jacques and Parker Mariencheck.
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