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Northern Colorado Transfer Ring Nyeri Commits to Wake Forest
TL;DR
Ring Nyeri, a 6-8 forward from Northern Colorado, has committed to Wake Forest as their 7th offseason addition. Last season, he averaged 8.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, showcasing strong shooting skills.
Key points
- Ring Nyeri is a 6-8 forward from Northern Colorado
- He averaged 8.5 points and 6.3 rebounds last season
- Nyeri was a 3-star prospect ranked 192nd in the 2024 class
- His best game included 23 points against Eastern Washington
- He will need to gain weight to compete in the ACC
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Dec 16, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Northern Colorado Bears forward Ring Nyeri (7) waits for play to resume in the first half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images | Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images
The Deacs have their 7th addition of the offseason, with Northern Colorado forward Ring Nyeri.
Nyeri is a 6-8 forward who averaged 8.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1 block per game last season for the Bears while shooting 54% from the floor and 35% from beyond the arc. He finished the season 6th in the Big Sky in rebounds, 11th in offensive rebounds, 6th in blocks, and 4th in 2-point field goal percentage. Nyeri was a 3-star prospect and the 192nd best player of the 2024 class per 247Sports. He played his freshman season at UMKC before transferring to Northern Colorado last year. He scored in double figures 13 times last season and grabbed double digit rebounds in 6 games. His best game of the season came against Eastern Washington, where he scored 23 points on 10-15 shooting to go along with 5 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block.
Based on some of his highlights, Nyeri is a lanky, athletic wing who is very good at catch and shoot 3ās. At a listed weight of under 200 pounds, he will probably need to live in the weight room in the offseason if he doesnāt want to get bullied in the ACC. Check out some of his freshman year highlights below.
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Q&A
What were Ring Nyeri's stats at Northern Colorado?
Ring Nyeri averaged 8.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1 block per game while shooting 54% from the floor and 35% from three-point range.
Why did Ring Nyeri transfer to Wake Forest?
Ring Nyeri transferred to Wake Forest to join a competitive program in the ACC after previously playing at Northern Colorado and UMKC.
How does Ring Nyeri's performance rank in the Big Sky Conference?
Nyeri finished 6th in rebounds, 11th in offensive rebounds, 6th in blocks, and 4th in 2-point field goal percentage in the Big Sky Conference.