Ricky Donell Minard Jr. (born September 11, 1982) is an American former professional

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player. He is Morehead State's career scoring leader.

Professional career

He was selected by the

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in the 2nd round (48th overall) of the

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. A 6'4" guard from

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, 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

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/ref> Minard started his professional career with

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of the

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. 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

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. On March 12, 2010, he signed with Khimki Moscow Region of Russia for the rest of the season. For the 2010–11 season he stayed in Russia but moved to

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. On July 20, 2011, he signed a one-year deal with

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of Ukraine. On February 17, 2012, he was released by Azovmash. The same day he signed with Novipiu Casale of Italy for the rest of the season. On August 28, 2012, he signed with

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of Italy. On February 21, 2012, he left Bologna and signed with

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of Turkey for the rest of the season. On July 25, 2013, he signed with

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of Ukraine for the 2013–14 season. On January 18, 2015, he signed with French team

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. On March 7, 2015, he parted ways with Rouen after appearing in five league games. On August 20, 2015, he signed with

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of Germany. On October 23, 2015, he parted ways due to injury with Göttingen after appearing in two games. On November 13, 2015, he signed with

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of the Finnish

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. Pyrintö advanced to Korisliiga Finals, where they lost to

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. Following their mutual interest already from the previous season the parties re-signed on August 15, 2016.Ricky Minard pukee punaista päälle
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External links

Eurobasket.com profile
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