Dick Duckett
American basketball player (1933–2021)
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Richard J. Duckett (March 25, 1933 – March 10, 2021[1]) was an American professional basketball player.[2] Duckett was selected in the 1957 NBA draft (second round, ninth overall) by the Cincinnati Royals after a collegiate career at St. John's.[2] He played for the Royals for one season followed by two years playing in the Eastern Professional Basketball League for the Hazelton Hawks.
BornMarch 25, 1933
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 10, 2021 (aged 87)
Naples, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 25, 1933 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 10, 2021 (aged 87) Naples, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Francis Prep (Queens, New York) |
| College | St. John's (1951–1953, 1955–1957) |
| NBA draft | 1957: 2nd round, 9th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Cincinnati Royals |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 10 |
| Career history | |
| 1957–1958 | Cincinnati Royals |
| 1960–1962 | Hazelton Hawks |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Source[2]
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957–58 | Cincinnati | 34 | 12.5 | .342 | .889 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 3.9 |
