Where is Richie Saunders from?

Last Modified Mar 27, 2025 15:55 GMT
Richie Saunders
Richie Saunders. (Source: Getty)

Richie Saunders is a forward who plays for the BYU Cougars, a team competing in the Big 12 Conference. He is in his junior year, as of March 2025. After beginning his collegiate career with the Cougars in 2022, he played in 34 games as a freshman as well as a sophomore. Out of the 68 games in his first two seasons, he started three games. In his junior year, he won the Big 12 Most Improved Player of the Year, was included in the All-Big 12 First-Team, and was one of the Lute Olsen Award finalists, as per the Cougars' website.

Born to Lisa Saunders and Rich Saunders, the BYU Cougars player spent the final two seasons of his high school career at Wasatch Academy. He was rated as a three-star prospect in 2022 by 247Sports and Rivals and was named the Best of State Male Athlete in 2020. He is married to former BYU Cougars women's basketball player Sierra Johnson, according to the official BYU Cougars website.

What is Richie Saunders' hometown?

Richie Saunders is from Riverton, Utah, United States, according to his profile page on the BYU Cougars' website.

Where was Richie Saunders born?

Richie Saunders was born in Riverton, Utah on September 19, 2003, as per reports.

What is Richie Saunders' nationality?

Richie Saunders is an American by nationality.

FAQs on Richie Saunders

A. Richie Saunders is in his junior year, as of March 2025. 

A. Richie Saunders is 6'5" tall. 

A. Richie Saunders is 23 years old, as of March 2025.

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