Video: Ryan Richards Goes Back to His Roots

By Sam Neter on October 30, 2011

Back in April, many of you may have seen me updating the Hoopsfix social media accounts about spending a day with Great Britain Under-20 and San Antonio Spur draft pick Ryan Richards (1991 born) down in Kent-finally the footage is ready to be released!

Ryan showed me around where he grew up, spoke about his upbringing and his early years playing basketball. Austin Toros assistant coach Alex Lloyd was also in the country for a few weeks to work with Ryan as he prepared for the summer with GB, so I got a chance to catch one of his workouts on the court and in the gym as he continued to rehab from shoulder surgery.

Anyway, check out this little feature and let me know what you think!

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