He was an All-American at Brigham Young University (BYU) and later played in the Amateur Athletic Union.

While the Cougars bowed out in the second round in the NCAAs, they won the NIT – defeating Dayton 62–43 in the final.

[1] As a junior and senior, Richey led the Cougars in scoring at averages of 14.6 and 17.6 points per game respectively.

He also remained active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, becoming an Elder.

He lived for three more years, during which time he performed a Mormon mission in Birmingham, England.