Ryan Sharpe, from Ball Ground, Georgia,  is in his first year as a Graduate Assistant for the Tennessee Temple men's basketball team.  Sharpe graduated from Cherokee High School, in Canton, Georgia, where he was a three sport athlete; he played basketball, baseball, and golf.   After high school, Sharpe attended the University of North Georgia, where he played basketball for four years.  Not only is Sharpe a great athlete, but he has also began working on his coaching career. During the summer workouts and summer league, he has helped coach Cherokee High School.  He has also worked multiple basketball camps around the country, included the world renown Point Guard College.
Sharpe grew up as a coach's son, so naturally sports come to him like second nature; however, God has always come first in Sharpe's life.  He is heavily involved in his church, and he has been involved in multiple mission trips and service projects. 
"I am very thankful and excited to be a member of the Tennessee Temple family! I can't wait to see how God blesses the University and the Basketball program."-Ryan Sharpe