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My Take
Ryan Saunders reads to me as a Minnesota story through and through: born in Medina, schooled at Wayzata and the University of Minnesota, then handed the Timberwolves head job in his home state. There is something fitting about a local guiding the local team. These days he is lead assistant for the Grizzlies, with stops in Denver and Washington along the way, the resume of someone who climbed methodically rather than leapt. Born in 1986, he seems to build trust through steadiness instead of spectacle. I respect the single-mindedness of a life poured entirely into basketball, both as player and coach.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ryan Saunders
- Name (Japanese)
- ライアン・サンダース
- Reading
- らいあん・さんだーす
- Born
- April 28, 1986 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
- Origin
- Medina, Minnesota, United States
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- basketball coach / basketball player
2. Background
- High school
- Wayzata High School
- University
- University of Minnesota
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ryan Saunders born?
Born April 28, 1986 (age 40).
Where is Ryan Saunders from?
Ryan Saunders is from Medina, Minnesota, United States.
What does Ryan Saunders do?
Ryan Saunders works as basketball coach, basketball player.
How tall is Ryan Saunders?
Ryan Saunders is 185 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.