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Major: Business

Favorites:

Meal:  Chicken and Fried Rice
Movie: Rocky 3
Quote: "What Doesn't Kill You Make You Stronger"
Song: "For the love" by Fabolous
Athlete: Carmelo Anthony
Book: Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey
Team at Medgar Evers College other than yours: Women's Basketball

College Info:

Ricco attended Long Island University (Brooklyn) from 2007-2009, he then transferred to Famingdale State University. At Farmingdale State, Mr. Oliver played from 2009-2012. He only played 4 games in the 2011-12 season. In Ricco's rookie season, he tied a school record in making 7 3pt. shots in one game (12/15/09 L to Ramapo 101-96, Ricco was 7-11 from behind the arc). Ricco also earned numerous rookie of the weeks that season.

High School Info:

Ricco played Varsity Men's Basketball at Boys & Girls from 2003-07 and was also captain all four years. His Boys & Girls team lost to Lincoln High School in the 2006-07 PSAL Championship. Ranked #3 Best Shooter in NY State High School in 2007.

Ambition for the future post Medgar Evers College:

Ricco wants to play professional basketball either home or abroad, and then become a high school coach. If that doesn't work, he wants to fight fires for a living.