| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1982-09-11)September 11, 1982 (age 43) Mansfield, Ohio, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Mansfield (Mansfield, Ohio) |
| College | Morehead State (2000–2004) |
| NBA draft | 2004: 2nd round, 48th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Sacramento Kings |
| Playing career | 2004–2017 |
| Position | Shooting guard /small forward |
| Career history | |
| 2004–2005 | Columbus Riverdragons |
| 2005 | Biella |
| 2005–2007 | Reggiana |
| 2007–2009 | Sutor Montegranaro |
| 2009–2010 | Virtus Roma |
| 2010 | Khimki |
| 2010–2011 | UNICS Kazan |
| 2011–2012 | Azovmash Mariupol |
| 2012 | Junior Casale |
| 2012–2013 | Virtus Bologna |
| 2013 | Beşiktaş |
| 2013–2014 | Budivelnyk Kyiv |
| 2015 | Rouen |
| 2015 | Göttingen |
| 2015–2017 | Tampereen Pyrintö |
| Career highlights | |
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Ricky Donell Minard Jr. (born September 11, 1982) is an American former professionalbasketball player. He is Morehead State's career scoring leader.[1]
He was selected by theSacramento Kings in the 2nd round (48th overall) of the2004 NBA draft. A 6'4" guard fromMorehead State University, Minard was signed by the Kings in July 2004, but they waived him in November the same year, and so far he has never appeared in anNBA game.[1]
Minard started his professional career withColumbus Riverdragons of theNBDL.[2] In January 2005, he left the United States and moved to Italy where he spent next five years playing forLauretana Biella,Bipop Carire Reggio Emilia,Premiata Montegranaro andLottomatica Roma.[3]
On March 12, 2010, he signed withKhimki Moscow Region of Russia for the rest of the season.[4] For the 2010–11 season he stayed in Russia but moved toUNICS Kazan.[5] On July 20, 2011, he signed a one-year deal withAzovmash Mariupol of Ukraine.[6] On February 17, 2012, he was released by Azovmash.[7] The same day he signed withNovipiu Casale of Italy for the rest of the season.[8]
On August 28, 2012, he signed withVirtus Bologna of Italy.[9] On February 21, 2012, he left Bologna and signed withBeşiktaş of Turkey for the rest of the season.[10][11] On July 25, 2013, he signed withBudivelnyk Kyiv of Ukraine for the 2013–14 season.[12]
On January 18, 2015, he signed with French teamSPO Rouen Basket.[13] On March 7, 2015, he parted ways with Rouen after appearing in five league games.[14]
On August 20, 2015, he signed withBG Göttingen of Germany.[15] On October 23, 2015, he parted ways due to injury with Göttingen after appearing in two games.[16] On November 13, 2015, he signed withTampereen Pyrintö of the FinnishKorisliiga.[17] Pyrintö advanced to Korisliiga Finals, where they lost toKouvot. Following their mutual interest already from the previous season the parties re-signed on August 15, 2016.[18]