Ruth Riley - Other Activities

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Riley wrote a children's book, The Spirit of Basketball, with co-author Paul Hickey and illustrator Christopher Hiller, that was published in 2005. According to Riley, the message of the book was "that basketball is the same no matter where you live or what language you speak".

On January 26, 2005, Riley made her debut as a color commentator for a Notre Dame women's basketball game.

As of 2005, Riley is the vice president of the WNBA Players' Union.

In 2009, President George W. Bush appointed Riley to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

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