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=== Started From Scratch: 10 Principles to Success A Memoir By Andre Ricks === |
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In 2020, Andre Ricks published his first book <u>Started From Scratch: 10 Principles to Success, A Memoir</u>. Ricks book provides the reader with 10 Principles to Success explained in chronological order using his life experiences to drive the message home. |
In 2020, Andre Ricks published his first book <u>[https://www.barnesandnoble.com/enwiki/w/started-from-scratch-andre-ricks/1141397114?ean=9780578808994 Started From Scratch: 10 Principles to Success, A Memoir]</u>. Ricks book provides the reader with 10 Principles to Success explained in chronological order using his life experiences to drive the message home. Ricks book is available at Barnes & Noble and other major book retailers. |
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== Awards and recognition == |
== Awards and recognition == |
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| Western Michigan University | |
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| Position | Point Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 12, 1986 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Career information | |
| College | Western Michigan University |
| Number | 12 |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Andre Ricks (born September 12, 1986) is a former NCAA Division I basketball player and NBA Skills Specialist & Consultant.[1]
Early life
Andre Ricks was born in Detroit, Michigan and is the son of Maxine Ricks and Daniel Paul. Andre comes from a legendary boxing family which includes his father Danny "MadDog" Paul who won the Olympics and Golden Gloves in 1978 representing legendary Kronk boxing team, uncle seven-time World Champion Thomas "Hitman" Hearns , and IBF World Champion Jimmy “The RingMaster” Paul.[2]
March 2001 Andre made a guest appearance playing against AND-1 Streetball Live Tour at Calihan Hall where he quickly earned a name for himself as “The Seatbelt”. Andre Ricks starred at Detroit Pershing High School where he led Pershing to a 23–6 record as a senior as one of several NCAA Division I recruits on the team. He averaged 18.3 points, 6.0 assists and 4.0 steals and averaged 16.0 points, 5.0 assists and 3.0 steals per outing as a junior.[3]
Ricks played in Detroit all-star game and was named all-state in 2005. He was named third best point guard in the state by Prep Spotlight, Detroit News and Detroit Free Press.[4] Ricks was ranked top ball handler in the state of Michigan by Prep Spotlight Magazine and ranked one of the top players in the state regardless of class by Rivals.com and Scout.com.[5]
Ricks verbally committed to Western Michigan University as a sophomore in high school, making him the youngest basketball player to commit ever in Western Michigan History after only playing a year and a half of high school basketball.[6][7][8]
College career
Ricks played four years at Western Michigan University.[9][10] In 2007 Ricks was ranked fifth in the Mid-American Conference in three-point shooting for all games.[11] In 2006 during the Western Michigan University Men's Basketball European Tour in Athens, Greece Ricks logged in his first career double-double with 22 points,12 assist and 6 steals vs. Greek U National Team. In 2007 Ricks scored 10 points and had 4 assist against #11 Ranked Oregon Ducks. Andre Ricks also played a key role in Western Michigan's MAC West division championship. In December 2007 Ricks was named MAC West Player of the Week and CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Player of the Week after scoring a career-high 29 points against unbeaten San Diego State University which was coached by hall of fame Coach Steve Fisher.[12]
In 2008, Ricks crossover move against Virginia Tech University was selected by ESPN SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays coming in at number 5.
Ricks scored 10 points in 104 seconds on his way to 16 points in a nationally televised game on ESPN2 vs. Marist College and finished in a tie for 12th in scoring 38 points at the Old Spice Classic.[13][14]
2008 Ricks made his tenth career start vs Temple University, Ricks scored 14 points and had 4 assist. Aundrey Ricks scored 15 points in the second half in the victory over Pepperdine University.
Despite Ricks' performance on the court he battled a torn ligament in his left wrist during summer workouts which caused him to miss numerous of games during the 2008–2009 season.
Ricks holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Western Michigan University, with a minor in Social Work. In 2019, Ricks was accepted into Arizona State University Broadcasting and Journalism Master's Degree program.
Professional career
Basketball
In 2009, Andre Ricks was selected as camp director of the Detroit Pistons youth basketball camp held at the Palace of Auburn Hills (home of the Pistons.). 2010 Andre Ricks worked with former NBA superstar Stephon Marbury as he prepared for a career with the Shanxi Zhongyu Brave Dragons in China.[15] During the summer of 2011 Ricks coached the NBA Adidas youth Basketball camp in Rome, Italy. Andre Ricks has trained with several different NBA teams and players. Ricks has also played a key role in coordinating NBA workouts during NBA Summer League Las Vegas.
Rawimpact
Andre Ricks is the founder of Rawimpact Lifestyle Brand. (www.andrericks.com) which consists of a sports apparel line and private basketball training facility. In 2015 Ricks expanded his brand Rawimpact by opening a basketball training facility located in Las Vegas, Nevada.[16]
Started From Scratch: 10 Principles to Success A Memoir By Andre Ricks
In 2020, Andre Ricks published his first book Started From Scratch: 10 Principles to Success, A Memoir. Ricks book provides the reader with 10 Principles to Success explained in chronological order using his life experiences to drive the message home. Ricks book is available at Barnes & Noble and other major book retailers.
Awards and recognition
Ricks has been active at fundraisers and charity events. The City of Kalamazoo Council Members recognized Ricks for his youth mentor program in 2007.[17]
In March 2011, Ricks Business Rawimpact was named newcomer business of The Year by the Kalamazoo, Gazette and Western Herald for his sports memorabilia flagship store Downtown, Kalamazoo, MI.[18]
In April 2012, Ricks and his brand Rawimpact was recognized by Western Michigan University and the National Pan-Hellenic Council for sponsoring campus-wide festival that had record breaking numbers with student attendance.[17]
June 2013, Ricks brand Rawimpact was recognized by the City of Detroit for being a marquee sponsor at Detroit's Summer-Jamz 16 along with Heineken powered by WGPR Hot 107.5.[16]
Ricks was also a finalist for the 2013 DMAMEA City Spirit award.[19]
In 2013, Ricks brand was recognized for sponsoring the winner of the State Farm College Slam Dunk Championship televised on ESPN with Rawimpact merchandise.[20]
November 2013, Ricks was recognized at the 30th Anniversary Gala at the Detroit Yacht Club for his hard work through his brand Rawimpact in the city.[16]
Ricks training facility was recognized by FOX 5 News for its impact in Las Vegas Community in 2018.[21]
2019, Andre Ricks was recognized for hosting Jr.NBA youth girls basketball camp at his Rawimpact Training Facility with over 200 girls in attendance.
In 2020, Andre Ricks brand Rawimpact was recognized for donating over 2000 face mask to the City of Detroit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Personal life
Andre Ricks has two siblings, older sister Porscha Ricks, and younger brother Braxten Ricks. He married his wife Talibah Ricks in 2017. His son Sebastian Ricks was born in 2008 during his basketball career at Western Michigan University.
See also
References
- ^ "Men's basketball takes down CMU, 72-63". westernherald.com. 12 January 2009. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "How a WMU hoops alum took the long road to a career in basketball". mlive.com. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Book looks at life inside the MAC, including the '05 Bobcat hoop squad". athensnews.com. 26 December 2006. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Detroit Free Press All-PSL Detroit Teams — 2000s". detroitpslbasketball.com. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "WMU Downs Cardinals In Regular-Season Finale; Cards No.9 Seed At MAC". ballstatesports.com. 4 March 2007. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "2005 - 06 Review" (PDF). nmnathletics.com. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "WMU Basketball" (PDF). sidearmsports.com. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Western Michigan 58". kentstatesports.com. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "2008-09 Basketball-M Roster". wmubroncos.com. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ JacobKalamazoo,"The 5 Biggest WMU Wins of the Past Decade". readfieldhouse.com. 18 November 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Andre Ricks PG". basketball.realgm.com. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "College Basketball: Jan 24 Western Michigan At Eastern Michigan". iconsportswire.com. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Andre Ricks". alexwolf15.com. 21 November 2008. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Broncos Bust Falcons, 64-50". bgsufalcons.com. 2 February 2002. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Dominant First Half Lifts Broncos Past Huskies, 71-52". niuhuskies.com. 17 January 2009. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ a b c "Dre's new world: Former WMU basketball player Andre Ricks is managing pro athletes and hanging with celebrities, but it's work". info4students.com. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Thomas 'Hit Man' Hearns signing autographs in Kalamazoo Friday". mlive.com. 21 January 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ Patrick Nothaft "Michigan basketball player hopes to inspire others". apnews.com. 5 August 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Building a web: Former WMU basketball player Andre Ricks turning networking into a professional dream". mlive.com. 20 January 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Andre Ricks Stats". mlive.com. 20 January 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Miami (Ohio) 64, W. Michigan 46". foxsports.com. 15 February 2009. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
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