MOBILE, Ala. – University of South Alabama head men's basketball coach Richie Riley has been recognized by ESPN.com to be among the top young coaches across the country when he was included on the organization's "40 Under 40" list announced on Wednesday.
Riley, who just completed his second season leading the Jaguars, was No. 16 on the list, which was comprised of the top 40 head and assistant coaches in college basketball who were under 40 years old as of April 30, 2020. The final list — which attempts to rank coaches according to both achievements and potential — features a diverse collection of elite young coaches from all 32 NCAA Division I conferences.