Nationality American Name Jimmy Rayl Date joined 1967 Listed height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Role Basketball player | Listed weight 175 lb (79 kg) Height 1.88 m Weight 79 kg | |
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NBA draft 1963 / Round: 3 / Pick: 22nd overall Education Indiana University Bloomington | ||
Jimmy Rayl, IU's Single-Game Scoring King, Passes Away
James R. Rayl (born June 21, 1941) is a retired American professional basketball player in the ABA. He was a 6'2" and 175 lb guard.
Contents
- Jimmy Rayl IUs Single Game Scoring King Passes Away
- High school career
- College career
- Professional career
- References
High school career
Born in Kokomo, Indiana, Rayl went to Kokomo High School from 1956 to 1959. He was named the 1959's Indiana Mr. Basketball and the recipient of the Trester Award for the state of Indiana his senior year.
College career
Rayl attended Indiana University from 1959 to 1963, where he was an All-American his junior and senior seasons. Rayl averaged 20.6 ppg for his career and still holds the Hoosier single-game scoring record of 56 points, which he did twice against Michigan State and Minnesota. He shot 41.6 percent from the floor and 83.5 percent from the line in 68 games as a Hoosier.
Professional career
Jimmy Rayl was selected by the Cincinnati Royals in the 3rd round and 23rd pick of the 1963 NBA draft. He later signed and played two seasons for the Indiana Pacers. He held a career average of 11.1 ppg.