An unexpected loss like this shakes a family, a neighborhood, a community. He was more than a father — he was the foundation. A devoted family man who worked day in and day out for his six children, making sure they felt protected, provided for, and proud of the name they carry. Everything he did was for his Six Strong. They were his motivation, his heartbeat, his greatest accomplishment.

Even with a heart condition, he never allowed limitations to define him. While others may have slowed down, he leaned in harder. He showed up. He pushed forward. He persevered through every adversity placed in front of him with quiet determination and unmatched grit. A true warrior of the community.

Through his passion for basketball, he poured love into countless lives. What started as a vision grew into D1 Skills Academy, a program he built from the ground up with his own hands, long nights, and relentless belief. The gym wasn’t just a place to train — it was a safe space, a classroom, a family. He taught more than jump shots and defense. He taught discipline, resilience, leadership, and heart.

His dream was never small. He envisioned D1 Skills Academy spreading across the nation — expanding opportunity, building confidence in young athletes everywhere, and continuing the mission he believed in so deeply. That dream does not end here.

We now carry it forward.

Let’s leave a legacy for his Six Strong. Let’s ensure that the seeds he planted continue to grow.

Because legacies don’t die — they multiply.

He showed us what it means to love loudly, work relentlessly, and give selflessly. His impact lives in every child he coached, every parent he encouraged, every life he touched.

A provider.
A mentor.
A leader.
A warrior.
A father of Six Strong.

And though his passing was unexpected, his influence is eternal.

Let’s honor him not just in words, but in action.
Let’s continue to build what he started.
Let’s spread the love the way he did.

#SixStrong

Six Strong: The Riggs Memorial