“For My City” written by Ricky G is more than a basketball book to casually skim through. It is a treasure beyond measure, capturing his work preserving, sharing, caring—his passion conveniently written in a compelling fashion. He shares his trials and tribulations and how he bounces back relentlessly with more self-determination.

He ascends beyond his playing career in the name of basketball as a historian and pioneer. Staying true and blue to the game, he was a linchpin in the preservation of the Capital Classics Game.

Several players I’ve coached—Roddy and Rook, from my former Atlas Hoop AAU program and Potomac HS teams—benefited from his EDAS combines. He utilizes his ingenuity, networking, and creativity to create opportunities to empower high school players with exposure in his community.

Ricky Goings is extremely relevant with today’s impact on college basketball recruiting and the NIL arena. His Red Cup Hour is a classic and set the example for today’s sports podcast.

Ricky’s recollections of DC old school players are remarkable. The formation of the ABL league is another milestone that is simply a slam dunk.

This book is not your average sports tale of personal wins and trophies, games and glory. Ricky G’s labor of love is a concrete, monumental effort in the continuity of DC and DMV hoops history.

Ricky Goings is more than a basketball influencer. This brother moves mountains!