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'''Andre "Drey" Ricks''' (born September 12, 1986)<ref name=RealGM/> is a former [[NCAA Division I]] basketball player for [[Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball|Western Michigan University]] and the founder of [[Rawimpact]]. |
'''Andre "Drey" Ricks''' (born September 12, 1986)<ref name=RealGM/> is a former [[NCAA Division I]] basketball player for [[Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball|Western Michigan University,]] and the founder of [[Rawimpact]] Clothing brand & Rawimpact Basketball Training Academy. |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Drey Ricks was born in [[Detroit, Michigan]]. |
Drey Ricks was born in [[Detroit, Michigan]]. Ricks is from a boxing family; Which consist of his uncle world champion Jimmy (Ringmaster) Paul, uncle is seven-time World Champion [[Thomas Hearns|Thomas "Hitman" Hearns]],<ref name="MLIVE">{{cite news |last=Couch |first=Graham |date=October 6, 2011 |title=Thomas 'Hit Man' Hearns signing autographs in Kalamazoo Friday |url=https://www.mlive.com/broncos/2011/10/thomas_hit_man_hearns_signing.html |access-date=January 27, 2024 |newspaper=Kalamazoo Gazette}}</ref> and father Danny "MadDog" Paul. Ricks spent much of his time in the legendary [[Kronk Gym|Kronk Boxing Gym]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Book looks at life inside the MAC, including the '05 Bobcat hoop squad |url=https://www.athensnews.com/news/local/book-looks-at-life-inside-the-mac-including-the-bobcat/article_c53aef52-c56f-50e8-af6e-3b32fa1bfe94.html|access-date=6 November 2019|work=Athens News|date=26 December 2006}}</ref> but was forbidden by his family not to become a boxer.<ref name="AP">{{cite news |date=July 24, 2018 |title=How a WMU hoops alum took the long road to a career in basketball |url=https://www.mlive.com/broncos/2018/07/how_a_wmu_hoops_alum_took_the.html |access-date=January 27, 2024 |newspaper=Kalamazoo Gazette}} Also at [https://apnews.com/787fc0dc1ddb45dfb8b9ba0dde6a622b Associated Press], August 4, 2018.</ref> Ricks played a year and a half of basketball at Detroit [[Pershing High School]], earning a name for himself as "the seatbelt" and one of the most feared on the ball defenders in the state. In March 2001, he made a guest appearance playing against the [[AND1 Streetball]] Live Tour at [[Calihan Hall]]. He averaged 16.0 points, 5.0 assists and 3.0 steals per outing as a junior and as a senior averaged 18.3 points, 6.0 assists and 4.0 steals and led Pershing to a 23–6 record as one of several [[NCAA Division I]] recruits on the team.{{cn|date=January 2024}} Ricks played in the Detroit all-star game and was named all-state in 2005. Ricks was ranked third best point guard in the state of Michigan by ''Prep Spotlight'', ''[[The Detroit News]]'', and the ''[[Detroit Free Press]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Detroit Free Press All-PSL Detroit Teams — 2000s|url=http://www.detroitpslbasketball.com/?page_id=35|access-date=6 November 2019|publisher=detroitpslbasketball.com}}</ref> He was ranked the #1 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]].<ref>{{cite news|title=WMU Downs Cardinals In Regular-Season Finale; Cards No.9 Seed At MAC|url=https://ballstatesports.com/news/2007/3/4/814077.aspx|access-date=6 November 2019|publisher=ballstatesports.com|date=4 March 2007}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Ricks verbally committed to Western Michigan University as a sophomore in high school, after only playing a year and a half of high school basketball, Ricks was the youngest basketball player to commit to Western Michigan in WMU history.<ref>{{cite news|title=2005 - 06 Review|url=https://www.nmnathletics.com/pdf6/48252.pdf|access-date=6 November 2019|publisher=nmnathletics.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=WMU Basketball|url=https://wmich_ftp.sidearmsports.com/pdf4/652248.pdf|access-date=6 November 2019|website=sidearmsports.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Western Michigan 58|url=https://kentstatesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats/2007-08/western-michigan/boxscore/5167|access-date=6 November 2019|website=kentstatesports.com}}</ref> |
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Ricks starred in basketball at Detroit [[Pershing High School]], earning a name for himself as "the seatbelt". In March 2001, he made a guest appearance playing against the [[AND1 Streetball]] Live Tour at [[Calihan Hall]]. He averaged 16.0 points, 5.0 assists and 3.0 steals per outing as a junior and as a senior averaged 18.3 points, 6.0 assists and 4.0 steals and led Pershing to a 23–6 record as one of several [[NCAA Division I]] recruits on the team.{{cn|date=January 2024}} He played in the Detroit all-star game and was named all-state in 2005. He was named third best point guard in the state by ''Prep Spotlight'', ''[[The Detroit News]]'', and the ''[[Detroit Free Press]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Detroit Free Press All-PSL Detroit Teams — 2000s|url=http://www.detroitpslbasketball.com/?page_id=35|access-date=6 November 2019|publisher=detroitpslbasketball.com}}</ref> He 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]].<ref>{{cite news|title=WMU Downs Cardinals In Regular-Season Finale; Cards No.9 Seed At MAC|url=https://ballstatesports.com/news/2007/3/4/814077.aspx|access-date=6 November 2019|publisher=ballstatesports.com|date=4 March 2007}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Ricks verbally committed to Western Michigan University as a sophomore in high school, after only playing a year and a half of high school basketball, |
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== College career == |
== College career == |
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Ricks played four years at Western Michigan University.<ref>{{cite news|title=2008-09 Basketball-M Roster|url=https://wmubroncos.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1771|access-date=6 November 2019|publisher=wmubroncos.com}}</ref><ref>JacobKalamazoo,{{cite news|title=The 5 Biggest WMU Wins of the Past Decade|url=https://readfieldhouse.com/2015/10/24/the-5-biggest-wmu-wins-of-the-past-decade/|access-date=6 November 2019|publisher=readfieldhouse.com|date=18 November 2012}}</ref> |
Ricks played four years at Western Michigan University.<ref>{{cite news|title=2008-09 Basketball-M Roster|url=https://wmubroncos.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1771|access-date=6 November 2019|publisher=wmubroncos.com}}</ref><ref>JacobKalamazoo,{{cite news|title=The 5 Biggest WMU Wins of the Past Decade|url=https://readfieldhouse.com/2015/10/24/the-5-biggest-wmu-wins-of-the-past-decade/|access-date=6 November 2019|publisher=readfieldhouse.com|date=18 November 2012}}</ref> |
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During the 2006 Western Michigan University Men's Basketball European Tour in Athens, Greece, Ricks logged his first career double-double with 22 points, 12 assists and 6 steals against the Greek U National Team. In 2007 Ricks scored |
During the 2006 Western Michigan University Men's Basketball European Tour in Athens, Greece, Ricks logged his first career double-double with 22 points, 12 assists and 6 steals against the Greek U National Team. In 2007 Ricks scored 15 points and had 5 assists against the #11 ranked [[Oregon Ducks men's basketball|Oregon Ducks]]. Ricks played a key role in Western Michigan's [[Mid-American Conference]] West division championship. In 2007 Ricks was ranked fifth in the MAC conference in three-point shooting for all games.<ref name=RealGM>{{cite web|title=Andre Ricks PG|url=https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Andre-Ricks/Summary/11139|access-date=6 November 2019|website=RealGM}}</ref>In December 2007 Ricks was named MAC West Player of the Week by NCAA [[CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament|CollegeInsider.com]]. The following week Ricks was named Mid-Major Player of the Week after scoring a 29 points against unbeaten [[San Diego State University]], which was coached by Michigan Fab 5, hall of fame Coach [[Steve Fisher (basketball coach)|Steve Fisher.]].<ref>{{cite news|title=College Basketball: Jan 24 Western Michigan At Eastern Michigan|url=https://www.iconsportswire.com/sets/recent/13196|access-date=6 November 2019|publisher=iconsportswire.com}}</ref> |
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In 2008, Ricks' crossover move against [[Virginia Tech]] University was selected by ESPN [[SportsCenter]]'s Top 10 Plays, coming in at number 5.{{cn|date=January 2024}} He scored |
In 2008, Ricks' made a crossover move against [[Virginia Tech]] University thats was selected by ESPN [[SportsCenter]]'s Top 10 Plays, coming in at number 5.{{cn|date=January 2024}} He scored 16 points in 104 seconds, setting a new record for most points scored on ESPN nationally televised in under 3 minutes. Ricks also finished in a tie for 12th in scoring 38 points in the ESPN Old Spice Classic tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=Andre Ricks|url=http://www.alexwolf15.com/wmu89rix.htm|access-date=6 November 2019|publisher=alexwolf15.com|date=21 November 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Broncos Bust Falcons, 64-50|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2008/2/2/020208aaa_569.aspx|access-date=6 November 2019|publisher=bgsufalcons.com|date=2 February 2002}}</ref> In his tenth career start vs Temple University, he scored 17 points and had 4 assists. In WMU's victory over Pepperdine University, Ricks scored 19 points in the second half on his way to making all tourment . |
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After having an amazing start of his collegiate career. Ricks Career was cut short due to a torn ligament in his left wrist during summer team workouts that caused him to sit out and miss numerous games during the 2008–2009 season.{{cn|date=January 2024}} |
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Ricks graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice<ref name=AP/> |
Ricks graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.<ref name=AP/>In 2021 Ricks was accepted into the [[Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication]] graduate program at [[Arizona State University]]. After graduating from WMU in 2009, Ricks was selected as youth camp counselor and coach of the [[Detroit Pistons]] youth basketball camp at [[The Palace of Auburn Hills]].<ref>{{cite news |date=17 January 2009 |title=Dominant First Half Lifts Broncos Past Huskies, 71-52 |url=https://niuhuskies.com/news/2009/1/17/Dominant_First_Half_Lifts_Broncos_past_Huskies_71_52.aspx |access-date=6 November 2019 |website=niuhuskies.com}}</ref> During summer of 2010, was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolf and Memphis Grizzles to assist with summer NBA pre draft workouts, Ricks was also selected to coach the [[Adidas|NBA Adidas]] youth Basketball camp in Rome, Italy. |
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== Post-college career == |
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In 2010 Ricks started the [[Rawimpact|clothing brand Rawimpact]] that soon that spiraled around the world and Rawimpact became a house hold clothing line, and was worn by many marquee athletes and celebrity. In 2011 Ricks open a Rawimpact flagship store [[Kalamazoo]], Michigan, with grand open autograph sigin from uncle & 7 time wold champion Thomas 'Hitman" Hearns. In April 2012, Ricks store Rawimpact was named businesses of the year by the city of kalamazoo, soon after Ricks opened a second Rawimpact flagship store located in Sterling Height Michigan. Rawimpact clothing brand was recognized by Western Michigan University and the [[National Pan-Hellenic Council]] for sponsoring a campus festival with record-breaking students attendance,Ricks clothing brand Rawimpact was recognized by the city of Detroit for being of the main sponsor of Summer Jam 16. Ricks brand Rawimpact sponsor 50 underprivileged students to a Detroit Pistons game during the 2013 season. In 2014 Ricks clothing brand Rawimpact was featured on VH1 Love & BET sitcom show the game. In 2016 Ricks open Rawimpact basketball gym located in Las Vegas,NV focusing on youth development. 2018 Ricks Rawimpact gym hosted some NBA summer league workout with guest appearance for NBA's (logo) Jerry West. In 2018 Rawimpact Brand was recognized by Fox 5 news Las Vegas for making a Impact in the city of Las Vegas. In 2020 durning the Covid 19 Pandemic, Ricks clothing brand Rawimpact send out over 1000 Rawimpact face mask and T-shirts to help the city of Detroit. Spring 2021 Ricks became a publish author, writing a memoir 'Started from Scratch". In 2023 Ricks open up a second Rawimpact basketball gym location. {{cn|date=January 2024}} |
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Ricks started [[Rawimpact]] as a [[lifestyle brand]] after graduation; its flagship [[Kalamazoo]] store opened in 2011.<ref name="MLIVE">{{cite news|first=Graham |last=Couch |title=Thomas 'Hit Man' Hearns signing autographs in Kalamazoo Friday|url=https://www.mlive.com/broncos/2011/10/thomas_hit_man_hearns_signing.html |access-date=January 27, 2024|newspaper=Kalamazoo Gazette|date=October 6, 2011}}</ref> In April 2012, the brand was recognized by Western Michigan University and the [[National Pan-Hellenic Council]] for sponsoring a campus festival with record-breaking attendance.{{cn|date=January 2024}} |
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=== Basketball coaching and mentorship === |
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In 2009, Ricks was selected as camp director of the [[Detroit Pistons]] youth basketball camp at [[The Palace of Auburn Hills]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Dominant First Half Lifts Broncos Past Huskies, 71-52 |url=https://niuhuskies.com/news/2009/1/17/Dominant_First_Half_Lifts_Broncos_past_Huskies_71_52.aspx|access-date=6 November 2019|website=niuhuskies.com|date=17 January 2009}}</ref> During summer 2011, he coached the [[Adidas]] youth Basketball camp in Rome, Italy. |
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The City of Kalamazoo recognized Ricks for his youth mentor program in 2007.{{cn|date=January 2024}} Through Rawimpact, Ricks has funded a basketball training facility and sponsored [[Amateur Athletic Union|AAU]] teams.<ref name=AP/> |
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=== Player management === |
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Ricks has managed professional basketball players including [[Wilson Chandler]], [[Eddy Curry]], [[Louis Delmas]], [[Stephon Marbury]], and [[Nate Robinson]].<ref name=AP/> |
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=== Sports analyst === |
=== Sports analyst === |
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In 2023 Ricks became TV and radio color commentator for WMU mens basketball program,WMU games were featured on [[ESPN]]+ and other media outlets.{{cn|date=January 2024}} |
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== Publications== |
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In 2020, Ricks published a memoir and [[self-help book]], ''Started From Scratch: 10 Principles to Success''.<ref>{{cite book |first=Andre |last=Ricks |title=Started From Scratch: 10 Principles to Success |year=2020 |publisher=Impact One |isbn=978-0578808994 }}</ref> |
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== See also == |
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* [[2007–08 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team]] |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 06:07, 10 February 2024
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| Position | Point Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 12, 1986 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
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| College | Western Michigan University |
| Number | 12 |
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Andre "Drey" Ricks (born September 12, 1986)[1] is a former NCAA Division I basketball player for Western Michigan University, and the founder of Rawimpact Clothing brand & Rawimpact Basketball Training Academy.
Early life
Drey Ricks was born in Detroit, Michigan. Ricks is from a boxing family; Which consist of his uncle world champion Jimmy (Ringmaster) Paul, uncle is seven-time World Champion Thomas "Hitman" Hearns,[2] and father Danny "MadDog" Paul. Ricks spent much of his time in the legendary Kronk Boxing Gym,[3] but was forbidden by his family not to become a boxer.[4] Ricks played a year and a half of basketball at Detroit Pershing High School, earning a name for himself as "the seatbelt" and one of the most feared on the ball defenders in the state. In March 2001, he made a guest appearance playing against the AND1 Streetball Live Tour at Calihan Hall. He averaged 16.0 points, 5.0 assists and 3.0 steals per outing as a junior and as a senior averaged 18.3 points, 6.0 assists and 4.0 steals and led Pershing to a 23–6 record as one of several NCAA Division I recruits on the team.[citation needed] Ricks played in the Detroit all-star game and was named all-state in 2005. Ricks was ranked third best point guard in the state of Michigan by Prep Spotlight, The Detroit News, and the Detroit Free Press.[5] He was ranked the #1 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.[6]
Ricks verbally committed to Western Michigan University as a sophomore in high school, after only playing a year and a half of high school basketball, Ricks was the youngest basketball player to commit to Western Michigan in WMU history.[7][8][9]
College career
Ricks played four years at Western Michigan University.[10][11]
During the 2006 Western Michigan University Men's Basketball European Tour in Athens, Greece, Ricks logged his first career double-double with 22 points, 12 assists and 6 steals against the Greek U National Team. In 2007 Ricks scored 15 points and had 5 assists against the #11 ranked Oregon Ducks. Ricks played a key role in Western Michigan's Mid-American Conference West division championship. In 2007 Ricks was ranked fifth in the MAC conference in three-point shooting for all games.[1]In December 2007 Ricks was named MAC West Player of the Week by NCAA CollegeInsider.com. The following week Ricks was named Mid-Major Player of the Week after scoring a 29 points against unbeaten San Diego State University, which was coached by Michigan Fab 5, hall of fame Coach Steve Fisher..[12]
In 2008, Ricks' made a crossover move against Virginia Tech University thats was selected by ESPN SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays, coming in at number 5.[citation needed] He scored 16 points in 104 seconds, setting a new record for most points scored on ESPN nationally televised in under 3 minutes. Ricks also finished in a tie for 12th in scoring 38 points in the ESPN Old Spice Classic tournament.[13][14] In his tenth career start vs Temple University, he scored 17 points and had 4 assists. In WMU's victory over Pepperdine University, Ricks scored 19 points in the second half on his way to making all tourment .
After having an amazing start of his collegiate career. Ricks Career was cut short due to a torn ligament in his left wrist during summer team workouts that caused him to sit out and miss numerous games during the 2008–2009 season.[citation needed]
Ricks graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.[4]In 2021 Ricks was accepted into the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication graduate program at Arizona State University. After graduating from WMU in 2009, Ricks was selected as youth camp counselor and coach of the Detroit Pistons youth basketball camp at The Palace of Auburn Hills.[15] During summer of 2010, was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolf and Memphis Grizzles to assist with summer NBA pre draft workouts, Ricks was also selected to coach the NBA Adidas youth Basketball camp in Rome, Italy.
Rawimpact Clothing Brand
In 2010 Ricks started the clothing brand Rawimpact that soon that spiraled around the world and Rawimpact became a house hold clothing line, and was worn by many marquee athletes and celebrity. In 2011 Ricks open a Rawimpact flagship store Kalamazoo, Michigan, with grand open autograph sigin from uncle & 7 time wold champion Thomas 'Hitman" Hearns. In April 2012, Ricks store Rawimpact was named businesses of the year by the city of kalamazoo, soon after Ricks opened a second Rawimpact flagship store located in Sterling Height Michigan. Rawimpact clothing brand was recognized by Western Michigan University and the National Pan-Hellenic Council for sponsoring a campus festival with record-breaking students attendance,Ricks clothing brand Rawimpact was recognized by the city of Detroit for being of the main sponsor of Summer Jam 16. Ricks brand Rawimpact sponsor 50 underprivileged students to a Detroit Pistons game during the 2013 season. In 2014 Ricks clothing brand Rawimpact was featured on VH1 Love & BET sitcom show the game. In 2016 Ricks open Rawimpact basketball gym located in Las Vegas,NV focusing on youth development. 2018 Ricks Rawimpact gym hosted some NBA summer league workout with guest appearance for NBA's (logo) Jerry West. In 2018 Rawimpact Brand was recognized by Fox 5 news Las Vegas for making a Impact in the city of Las Vegas. In 2020 durning the Covid 19 Pandemic, Ricks clothing brand Rawimpact send out over 1000 Rawimpact face mask and T-shirts to help the city of Detroit. Spring 2021 Ricks became a publish author, writing a memoir 'Started from Scratch". In 2023 Ricks open up a second Rawimpact basketball gym location. [citation needed]
Sports analyst
In 2023 Ricks became TV and radio color commentator for WMU mens basketball program,WMU games were featured on ESPN+ and other media outlets.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b "Andre Ricks PG". RealGM. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ^ Couch, Graham (October 6, 2011). "Thomas 'Hit Man' Hearns signing autographs in Kalamazoo Friday". Kalamazoo Gazette. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Book looks at life inside the MAC, including the '05 Bobcat hoop squad". Athens News. December 26, 2006. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ^ a b "How a WMU hoops alum took the long road to a career in basketball". Kalamazoo Gazette. July 24, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2024. Also at Associated Press, August 4, 2018.
- ^ "Detroit Free Press All-PSL Detroit Teams — 2000s". detroitpslbasketball.com. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ^ "WMU Downs Cardinals In Regular-Season Finale; Cards No.9 Seed At MAC". ballstatesports.com. March 4, 2007. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ^ "2005 - 06 Review" (PDF). nmnathletics.com. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ^ "WMU Basketball" (PDF). sidearmsports.com. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ^ "Western Michigan 58". kentstatesports.com. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ^ "2008-09 Basketball-M Roster". wmubroncos.com. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ^ JacobKalamazoo,"The 5 Biggest WMU Wins of the Past Decade". readfieldhouse.com. November 18, 2012. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ^ "College Basketball: Jan 24 Western Michigan At Eastern Michigan". iconsportswire.com. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ^ "Andre Ricks". alexwolf15.com. November 21, 2008. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ^ "Broncos Bust Falcons, 64-50". bgsufalcons.com. February 2, 2002. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ^ "Dominant First Half Lifts Broncos Past Huskies, 71-52". niuhuskies.com. January 17, 2009. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
External links
Media related to Andre Ricks at Wikimedia Commons- Personal website
- Andre Ricks at Western Michigan University
