Recruiting Roundup: Recruit 411 with Ryan DeSimone, Villanova

No. 22 Junior Young Gun Ryan DeSimone, Attack, Smithtown East, N.Y. has verbally committed to Villanova. The 5-11, 200 lbs. Lefty Finisher/Feeder, DeSimone earned 2008 High School Rookie of the year as a Freshman and All Division as a Sophomore along with Inside Lacrosse' Super Sophomore.

Position: Attack
High School: Smithtown East HS

Class: 2011

Summer ’09 : LI Express Central Inside Lacrosse's #1 Ranked team, Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip

Height/Weight: 5-11 / 200 lbs.

Other Schools Considered: Princeton, Penn, Yale, Lehigh, Georgetown, Drexel

How did the commitment process go for you?
I was really in no rush. I found several schools that I liked but wanted to make sure whichever I decided on, it was going to be the right fit both with the coaches and the players.

What were the reasons behind making your verbal commitment? 
I wanted to attend a top academic school with a lot of extras to add to the campus life. After meeting the coaches and players I knew before I left the campus that Villanova was the place.

How did your university visit go?
Really great. I met some great guys and enjoyed the visit.

What are your best lacrosse attributes?
People tell me I have good shot and feed pretty well.

What would you like to work on over the next two seasons?

My strength, and I'm always working on my speed.

Your Favorite…

Food: Wings
Song: Anything from Drake
Band: Mike Posner and the Brain Trust
Television Show: Entourage

Movie: Stepbrothers

Music: All types

Hobby: Mini Lax

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