Tom Riker

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Tom Riker
Personal information
Born (1950-02-28) February 28, 1950
Rockville Centre, New York
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight 225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school Saint Dominic (Oyster Bay, New York)
College South Carolina (1969–1972)
NBA draft 1972 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
Selected by the New York Knicks
Playing career 1972–1975
Position Center / Power forward
Number 6
Career history
1972–1973 New York Knicks
1973 Allentown Jets (EBA)
19731975 New York Knicks
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Thomas E. "Tom" Riker (born February 28, 1950) is an American former professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the NBA. He was a 6'10", 225 lb. center.

Riker was selected 8th overall in the 1972 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks out of the University of South Carolina, and played three seasons for the Knicks from 1972 to 1975.

Riker was also selected in the 1972 ABA Draft by the Carolina Cougars.


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