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Former Morgan City High School standout Makye Richard attempts a layup during a pick-up basketball game at the Siracusa Recreational Center Wednesday evening. Richard has transferred from Northern New Mexico College closer to home at Xavier University in New Orleans. (The Daily Review/Geoff Stoute)

Richard to continue playing career at Xavier University in New Orleans

Former Morgan City High School hoops standout Makye Richard always has wanted to attend Xavier University, but hasn’t been able to. Coming out of Baton Rouge Community College, he was schedule to attend a tryout with the squad but was unable to due to bad weather preventing him from making the tryout. Instead, he found a home at Northern New Mexico College where he played basketball along with former Morgan City High School teammate Tywaun Walker. A year after being 16 hours away and a desire to play in front of family, Richard will finally get his chance to suit up at the ...

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