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My Take
Ruth Riley is exactly the kind of athlete I cheer for. The 196 cm center won an NCAA title at Notre Dame in 2001, two WNBA championships with the Detroit Shock, a Finals MVP, and entered the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019. But what truly impresses me is her second act as an author, including children's books. Reaching the summit of a sport is rare enough; choosing afterward to give something back to the next generation through writing shows real character. I respect winners, but I respect people who become givers even more.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ruth Riley
- Name (Japanese)
- ルース・ライリー
- Reading
- るーす・らいりー
- Born
- August 28, 1979 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Goat
- Origin
- Ransom, Kansas, United States
- Height
- 196 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / writer / children's writer
2. Background
- High school
- North Miami Middle/High School
- University
- University of Notre Dame
Awards & achievements
- Big East Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Year
- list of Women's Basketball Academic All-America Team Members of the Year
- WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
- Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award
- 2019 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ruth Riley born?
Born August 28, 1979 (age 46).
Where is Ruth Riley from?
Ruth Riley is from Ransom, Kansas, United States.
What does Ruth Riley do?
Ruth Riley works as basketball player, writer, children's writer.
How tall is Ruth Riley?
Ruth Riley is 196 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.