Saunders catches a pass already carrying the momentum of a Shinkansen bullet train. His destination? A one-way trip direct into the paint, with a final stop at the rim. Does he plan on snatching a wicked crossover? A crippling step back? A soul-shattering maneuver capable of stealing the spirit of his witless adversary?
No sir, Richie's flight is direct. His intentions are unshaken. His objectives are untouchable.
Richie Saunders' status in the BYU basketball zeitgeist has approached something akin to a folk hero in recent years. The stereotypical BYU hooper, Richie embodies exactly what many imagine when they think of BYU hoops: a return missionary, sharpshooter, local kid who was born and raised in the Beehive State.