Batesville’s Colt Ryan made his pledge official to Marty Simmons‘ program  this week, signing a national letter of intent to play for the University of Evansville.

Ryan, who averaged 16 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists last season, is expected to make an immediate impact for the Aces, Simmons said in a release.

“Colt is one of the better guards in the state and comes from a program at Batesville that has been very successful,” Simmons added. “His vision and passing ability allow him to make those around him better.”

But the 6-foot-4 guard sees more in Evansville than just basketball.

“I really liked the coaches and it was evident they cared about the players,” Ryan told the Evansville Courier & Press after his campus visit. “I got to hang out with the team, and I really liked them on a personal level and their work ethic. They worked hard. But I’m also from a small town and I liked the size of the campus and the fact I’ll be able to get personal attention in the classroom. I really liked what I saw academically. It was the right fit for me.”