Rome, Aug. 6 (LaPresse) — Maxima Roma announces that it has reached an agreement with American forward Matt Ryan, who will join the team’s roster for the 2026–27 season. Following the signing of Xavier Moon, the club welcomes another NBA player with international experience. With Ryan, Maxima Roma adds height, perimeter threat, and one of the most valuable qualities in modern basketball: the ability to stretch the floor and consistently score from long range. Born on April 17, 1997, in New York State, Ryan completed a varied college career, playing for Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, and Chattanooga. He began his professional career in the G League, gradually earning various opportunities in the NBA. Ryan has played significant minutes with the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, and New York Knicks, racking up 82 regular-season appearances and shooting 40.2% from three-point range. These numbers clearly demonstrate his exceptional shooting ability and his impact on the court. In November 2025, Ryan embarked on his first overseas adventure, signing with Dubai Basketball, a club from the United Arab Emirates competing in both the ABA League and the EuroLeague. For the American forward, this marked his first international experience and his debut in Europe’s premier club competition.
Basketball: Maxima Roma Signs Former NBA Forward Matt Ryan
Rome, Aug. 6 (LaPresse) — Maxima Roma announces that it has reached an agreement with American forward Matt Ryan, who will join the team’s roster for the 2026–27 season. Following the signing of Xavier Moon, the club welcomes another NBA player with international experience. With Ryan, Maxima Roma adds height, perimeter threat, and one of the most valuable qualities in modern basketball: the ability to stretch the floor and consistently score from long range. Born on April 17, 1997, in New York State, Ryan completed a varied college career, playing for Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, and Chattanooga. He began his professional career in the G League, gradually earning various opportunities in the NBA. Ryan has played significant minutes with the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, and New York Knicks, racking up 82 regular-season appearances and shooting 40.2% from three-point range. These numbers clearly demonstrate his exceptional shooting ability and his impact on the court. In November 2025, Ryan embarked on his first overseas adventure, signing with Dubai Basketball, a club from the United Arab Emirates competing in both the ABA League and the EuroLeague. For the American forward, this marked his first international experience and his debut in Europe’s premier club competition.