Eastern Illinois University Athletics

Position: Graduate Assistant
Alma Mater: Ohio State, 2013
Years at EIU: 2nd year

Ryan Gruebel is in his second season at Eastern Illinois.  A graduate of Ohio State in 2013, Ryan worked with Coach Black under Hall of Fame Head Coach Jim Foster at Ohio State as student manager from 2010-2013.  In his three seasons as a student manager, Ohio State compiled a record of 67-30 and went to two NCAA tournaments, advancing to the Sweet 16 in 2011 and the first round in 2012.  They also were Big 10 Tournament Champions in 2011.  In his time as a student manger, Ryan coordinated film exchange, helped prepare scouting material, and filmed all games.  In his last season he was named head manager.