University of New Hampshire Athletics
Alum Tanner Leissner signs with BC Rytas in the Basketball Champions League in Lithuania
8/6/2021 9:30:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Leissner led the team in scoring all four seasons with the Wildcats (2014-18)
DURHAM, N.H. -- University of New Hampshire men's basketball alum Tanner Leissner (Converse, Texas) recently signed a professional contract with BC Rytas in the Basketball Champions League in Lithuania.
He played last season with Afyon Belediye of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi.
Leissner, who was a forward with the Wildcats from 2014-2018, ranks No. 1 in UNH men's basketball history in points (1,962), free throws made (521) and attempted (675), and minutes (4,095). He is also No. 2 in field goals made (667), No. 3 in rebounds (862), field goal attempts (1,467) and games played (121), as well as No. 9 in scoring average (16.2 ppg). He is the only player in program history with 1,500+ points and 700+ rebounds.
"We are really happy and excited to see that Tanner has signed with BC Rytas in the Basketball Champions League in Lithuania," said UNH head coach Bill Herrion. "Tanner's work ethic is second to none, as he continues his professional career in Europe."
He was a three-time team MVP and three-time America East All-Conference First Team selection, as well as conference Rookie of the Year and All-Academic Team honoree. He led the team in scoring all four years.
He played last season with Afyon Belediye of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi.
Leissner, who was a forward with the Wildcats from 2014-2018, ranks No. 1 in UNH men's basketball history in points (1,962), free throws made (521) and attempted (675), and minutes (4,095). He is also No. 2 in field goals made (667), No. 3 in rebounds (862), field goal attempts (1,467) and games played (121), as well as No. 9 in scoring average (16.2 ppg). He is the only player in program history with 1,500+ points and 700+ rebounds.
"We are really happy and excited to see that Tanner has signed with BC Rytas in the Basketball Champions League in Lithuania," said UNH head coach Bill Herrion. "Tanner's work ethic is second to none, as he continues his professional career in Europe."
He was a three-time team MVP and three-time America East All-Conference First Team selection, as well as conference Rookie of the Year and All-Academic Team honoree. He led the team in scoring all four years.
"I am really excited for this next step in my career," said Leissner. "Champions league was a goal of mine from the start. Excited to try and prove myself on this level."
In his senior season in 2017-18, Leissner was the only Wildcat to start all 31 games this season and led New Hampshire in nine statistics, including scoring (18.7 ppg) and minutes per game (35.8). Tanner also ranked second in rebounding (6.9 rpg) and assists (2.0 apg). On the America East conference leader board, he ranked in the Top 10 in nine stats, including third in scoring and fifth in rebounding. He was also the men's recipient of the 2018 Jim Urquhart Student-Athlete of the Year Award at UNH's annual Senior Student-Athlete Appreciation Banquet. The Student-Athlete of the Year Award recognized excellence in athletics, academics, leadership and community service.
Leissner, in his four-year Wildcat career, appeared in 121 games (119 starts). He amassed 37 career 20+ point games, including five 30+ point efforts. He also had 24 career double-digit rebounds games and 22 double-doubles. He helped lead UNH to its first 20-win season and back-to-back 20-win years, as well as a program-best 59 wins in any three-year span.
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In his senior season in 2017-18, Leissner was the only Wildcat to start all 31 games this season and led New Hampshire in nine statistics, including scoring (18.7 ppg) and minutes per game (35.8). Tanner also ranked second in rebounding (6.9 rpg) and assists (2.0 apg). On the America East conference leader board, he ranked in the Top 10 in nine stats, including third in scoring and fifth in rebounding. He was also the men's recipient of the 2018 Jim Urquhart Student-Athlete of the Year Award at UNH's annual Senior Student-Athlete Appreciation Banquet. The Student-Athlete of the Year Award recognized excellence in athletics, academics, leadership and community service.
Leissner, in his four-year Wildcat career, appeared in 121 games (119 starts). He amassed 37 career 20+ point games, including five 30+ point efforts. He also had 24 career double-digit rebounds games and 22 double-doubles. He helped lead UNH to its first 20-win season and back-to-back 20-win years, as well as a program-best 59 wins in any three-year span.
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