Ricky Minard
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Ricky Donell Minard Jr. is an American
professional basketball
player who was selected by the Sacramento Kings
in the 2nd round (48th overall) of the 2004 NBA Draft
. A 6'4" guard from Morehead State University
, Minard was signed by the Kings in July 2004, but they have waived him in November the same year, and so far he has never appeared in an NBA game.
He has played professionally in Italy
for Lauretana Biella
(2004–2005), Bipop Carire Reggio Emilia
(2005–2007), Premiata Montegranaro
(2007–2009) and Lottomatica Roma
(2009–2010). In March 2010 he started playing in Russia
for BC Khimki Moscow Region (2010) and UNICS Kazan
(2010–11).
He is Morehead State's career scoring leader.
United States
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professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player who was selected by the Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
in the 2nd round (48th overall) of the 2004 NBA Draft
2004 NBA Draft
The 2004 NBA Draft was held on June 24, 2004 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York and was broadcast live on ESPN at 7:00 pm . In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible...
. A 6'4" guard from Morehead State University
Morehead State University
Morehead State University is a public, co-educational university located in Morehead, Kentucky, United States in the foothills of the Daniel Boone National Forest in Rowan County, midway between Lexington, Kentucky, and Huntington, West Virginia. The 2012 edition of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S...
, Minard was signed by the Kings in July 2004, but they have waived him in November the same year, and so far he has never appeared in an NBA game.
He has played professionally in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
for Lauretana Biella
Pallacanestro Biella
-Notable players :-Sponsorship names:In the past, due to sponsorship deals, it has also been known as:*Fila Biella *Lauretana Biella . For the 2009–10 season,*Lauretana Biella Eurocup-External links:* *...
(2004–2005), Bipop Carire Reggio Emilia
Pallacanestro Reggiana
Pallacanestro Reggiana is an Italian basketball team based in Reggio Emilia, also known for sponsorship reasons as Trenkwalder Reggio Emilia....
(2005–2007), Premiata Montegranaro
Sutor Basket Montegranaro
Sutor Basket Montegranaro, also known for sponsorship reasons as Sigma Coatings Montegranaro, is an Italian League professional basketball club from the town of Montegranaro, Marche...
(2007–2009) and Lottomatica Roma
Pallacanestro Virtus Roma
Pallacanestro Virtus Roma, also known for sponsorship reasons as Acea Virtus Roma, is a prominent Italian League professional basketball club, and is also currently one of 13 European clubs that hold ULEB A Licenses, which provide their holders with a guaranteed place in the Euroleague. The club...
(2009–2010). In March 2010 he started playing in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
for BC Khimki Moscow Region (2010) and UNICS Kazan
UNICS Kazan
UNICS Kazan is a professional basketball club in Kazan, Russia playing in the PBL. Their home arena is Basket Hall Arena.Though officially the professional club was founded in 1991 , UNICS traces its origin back to KSU's college team Burevestnik which participated in USSR student championships...
(2010–11).
He is Morehead State's career scoring leader.