MY STORY

For me, basketball is not just a game, it’s a way of life. I’ve been around the game from the time I was born. My grandfather, Nolan Richardson Jr., coached at the University of Tulsa and the University of Arkansas, among other places. My uncle, Lee Mayberry, played in the NBA. My father, Nolan Richardson III (Notes), also coached at Arkansas and at Tennessee State University.  My father was my greatest supporter and  was the first to spark my interest in the game. I soon found my true love for basketball. I have played at all levels, including professionally in Europe and in the NBA G League. I have learned and loved all sides of the game and now want to share that knowledge with others. That passion is why I started Thank Notes and enjoy working with kids, teenagers, and pros to develop and better understand their game. 

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College Honors and Awards (Midwestern State University):

• 2007-08 All-Lone Star Conference South Division Second Team

• 7 time Lone Star Conference South Division Player of the Week 

• 2009 State Farm Division II All-American

• 2009 Division II Bulletin All-America Third Team

• 2009 NABC All-South Central Region First Team

• 2009 Daktronics All-South Central Region First Team

• 2009 Lone Star Conference Tournament MVP

• 2008-09 Lone Star Conference South Division Player of the Year

• 2008-09 All-Lone Star Conference South Division First Team

• MSU's first NCAA Division II first-team All-American.

• led South Central Region and the Lone Star Conference and was 18th in all of NCAA Division II in scoring average.

• rated fifth in NCAA Division II while setting an MSU single season record with a 90.6 free throw percentage.