Ricky Frazier facts for kids
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| Born | February 9, 1958 Charleston, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Charleston (Charleston, Missouri) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 1982 / Round: 2 / Pick: 26th overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
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Rick Revene Frazier was born on February 9, 1958. He is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played college basketball for the Missouri Tigers and was later drafted by the Chicago Bulls.
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Ricky Frazier's College Basketball Career
Ricky Frazier started his college basketball journey at Saint Louis University. He played there from 1977 to 1978. After that, he moved to the University of Missouri. He played for the Missouri Tigers from 1979 to 1982.
Success at Missouri
While at Missouri, Ricky Frazier was a key player. He helped the Tigers win three Big Eight Conference championships. His teams also made it to the NCAA Tournament. This is a big competition for college basketball teams.
Frazier was a top scorer for the Tigers. He led the team in scoring in both 1980 and 1981. He also held a school record for his high field goal percentage in one season. This means he was very good at making his shots.
Drafted by the NBA
In 1982, Ricky Frazier was chosen by the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls. This was a big step for him to play professional basketball.
Awards and Recognition
Ricky Frazier received many awards for his basketball skills.
- He was named to the All-Big Eight team in 1981 and 1982.
- He also made the All-District team in those same years.
- In 1982, he was named the Big Eight "Player of the Year." This is a major award for the best player in the conference.
- He was also recognized as an All-American in 1982. This means he was one of the best college players in the entire country.
- The University of Missouri honored him by including him on their "Team of the Decade" for the 1980s.
- He was also part of the "Mizzou Basketball All-Century Team." This shows how important he was to the school's basketball history.
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