Draft:Ryan Richman (Basketball)

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Ryan Richman
SeaHorses Mikawa
PositionHead Coach
League National Basketball League (B1 League)
Personal information
Born (1989-06-16) June 16, 1989 (age 34)
West Hartford, Connecticut
NationalityAmerican
Career information
College
Coaching career2011–present
Career history
As coach:
2011–2013 University of Maryland (graduate assistant)
20132016Washington Wizards (video coordinator)
2018–2019Washington Wizards (assistant)
2019–2020Capital City Go-Go
20202023Washington Wizards (assistant)
2023–presentSeaHorses Mikawa

Ryan Richman (born June 16, 1989) is an American basketball coach who is the head coach for the SeaHorses Mikawa in the National Basketball League (B1 League). He previously was a head coach for the NBA G League's Capital City Go-Go before taking on the role as assistant coach for the Washington Wizards. Before embarking on his professional career, Richman was a graduate assistant at the University of Maryland Men's Basketball Team under head coach Mark Turgeon.

Early Career[edit]

Richman's own basketball career started in West Hartford, Connecticut where he played high school basketball. After high school, Young attended Skidmore College where he played for one season. Afterwards, Richman transferred to Maryland University where he finished his undergraduate degree in Government and Politics and obtained his Masters Degree in Minority and Urban Education.

Coaching Experience[edit]

After his time as a student Richman transitioned to the position of graduate assistant for the University of Maryland Men's Basketball Team where he worked under head coach Mark Turgeon. Richman began his professional coaching career after being hired as an assistant video coordinator by the Washington Wizards. After 3 seasons, Richman was promoted to assistant coach. Prior to the 2018-19 NBA Season Richman was once again promoted to a Front of the Bench assistant coach which made him the youngest individual in NBA history to obtain that role.[1] The following season he was assigned to be Head Coach of the Wizard's G League affiliate team the Capital City Go-Go for the 2019-20 season. During his lone season as head coach Richman's impact was noticeable as he led the team to a winning record, which would be the first winning season in the franchise's history.[2] Following his time in the G League, Richman would resume his role as Front of the Bench assistant for the Washington Wizards. On June 1st 2023 Richman accepted the head coaching position for the SeaHorses Mikawa in the National Basketball League (B1 League).[3]

Personal Life[edit]

Richman is married to his wife Courtney Brown Richman and have two daughters, Aria and Mila.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Wizards Promote Ryan Richman to Assistant Coach". The Washington Post.
  2. ^ "How the Wizards are Using Their G League Team to Build an NBA Coach".
  3. ^ "Richman Hired by SeaHorses Mikawa". 3 June 2023.