Ricky Frazier facts for kids
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| Born | February 9, 1958 Charleston, Missouri, U.S. |
| 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, born on February 9, 1958, is a former American professional basketball player. He is well-known for his impressive college basketball career at the University of Missouri. After transferring from Saint Louis University in 1980, he helped the Missouri Tigers win three Big Eight Conference championships. He also led them to the NCAA Tournament. Frazier was a top scorer for the Tigers in 1980 and 1981. In 1982, he was drafted by the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls.
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College Basketball Star
Ricky Frazier played college basketball for the Saint Louis Billikens for one season before transferring to the University of Missouri. At Missouri, he became a key player for the Tigers. He was the team's leading scorer in both the 1979-1980 and 1980-1981 seasons. He also held the school record for the best field goal percentage in a single season for a time. His strong performance helped the Tigers win multiple Big Eight Conference titles.
Professional Career and Recognition
In 1982, Ricky Frazier was chosen by the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the 1982 NBA draft. He was the 26th player picked overall. Even though his professional career was short, his college achievements were highly recognized. He was named to Missouri's "Team of the Decade" for the 1980s, showing how important he was to the team during that time.
Awards and Honors
Ricky Frazier received many awards during his college career. These honors show how talented he was as a basketball player:
- All-Big Eight (1981, 1982)
- All-District (1981, 1982)
- Big Eight "Player of the Year" (1982)
- All-American (1982)
- Missouri's "Team of the Decade" (1980s)
- Mizzou Basketball All-Century Team
External Links
- MUTigers.cstv.com profile
- Ricky Frazier, Missouri Stats
See also
In Spanish: Ricky Frazier para niños
