A former Drake guard with a grinder’s profile
Ellie Ritscher’s Drake career was defined more by toughness and role-player reliability than headline numbers: in the 2010-11 season she played in 22 games and averaged 1.5 points and 1.1 rebounds in 7.3 minutes per game, while her career line at Drake finished at 1.1 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 0.2 assists per game. Her value was the kind coaches love—length at 6-0 for a guard, willingness to do the dirty work, and steadiness in a low-usage role. If you need a high-motor, team-first guard, she fits the vibe; if you need shot creation, that was not her lane.
