Ricky Donell Minard Jr. (born September 11, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player. He is Morehead State's career scoring leader.
Professional career He 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 waived him in November the same year, and so far he has never appeared in an NBA game.Martin signs for three years, $2.34 million - NBA - ESPN
Minard started his professional career with Columbus Riverdragons of the NBDL.Riverdragons Select Ricky Minard With the No. 1 Overall Pick In January 2005, he left the United States and moved to Italy where he spent next five years playing for Lauretana Biella, Bipop Carire Reggio Emilia, Premiata Montegranaro and Lottomatica Roma.Italian League profile
On March 12, 2010, he signed with Khimki Moscow Region of Russia for the rest of the season.Khimki announces Minard For the 2010–11 season he stayed in Russia but moved to UNICS Kazan.Unics Kazan inks scorer Minard On July 20, 2011, he signed a one-year deal with Azovmash Mariupol of Ukraine.Azovmash Mariupol lands Ricky Minard On February 17, 2012, he was released by Azovmash.Azovmash Mariupol released Ricky Minard The same day he signed with Novipiu Casale of Italy for the rest of the season.Novipiu Casale officially announced Ricky Minard
On August 28, 2012, he signed with Virtus Bologna of Italy.Virtus Bologna officially signs Ricky Minard On February 21, 2012, he left Bologna and signed with Beşiktaş of Turkey for the rest of the season.Ricky Minard, Virtus Bologna part waysBesiktas lands Ricky Minard On July 25, 2013, he signed with Budivelnyk Kyiv of Ukraine for the 2013–14 season.
On January 18, 2015, he signed with French team SPO Rouen Basket.Rouen lands Ricky Minard On March 7, 2015, he parted ways with Rouen after appearing in five league games.Ricky Minard left Rouen
On August 20, 2015, he signed with BG Göttingen of Germany.BG Goettingen lands Ricky Minard On October 23, 2015, he parted ways due to injury with Göttingen after appearing in two games.BG Goettingen, Ricky Minard part ways On November 13, 2015, he signed with Tampereen Pyrintö of the Finnish Korisliiga.Ricky Minard inks with Tampere Pyrinto Pyrintö advanced to Korisliiga Finals, where they lost to Kouvot. Following their mutual interest already from the previous season the parties re-signed on August 15, 2016.Ricky Minard pukee punaista päälle Tampereen Pyrintö Basketball
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External links NBA.com Draft bio Interview FIBA.com profile Who is Ricky Minard? Eurobasket.com profile