Rich Laurel
Richard Laurel (born July 11, 1954) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball at Hofstra University and played one season for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 11, 1954 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Overbrook (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Hofstra (1973–1977) |
| NBA draft | 1977: 1st round, 19th overall pick |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Playing career | 1977–1986 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 5, 12 |
| Career history | |
| 1977–1978 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1978–1981 | Hurlingham Trieste |
| 1982–1984 | AS Monaco Basket |
| 1985–1986 | Basket Groot Willebroek |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
A 6'6" guard born in Philadelphia, Laurel played college basketball at Hofstra University.[1] He played one season (1977–78) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks.[2] Laurel scored 24 points in ten games.[3] The following season he signed with the New Jersey Nets but was waived before the start of the season.[4][5] He later played in Italy (Hurlingham Trieste),[6] France and Belgium.
References
- Bill Nack (17 February 1977). "He can taste the money, the fame and the success". Newsday. p. 143. Retrieved 12 April 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- Mark Eickhorst (1 January 1978). "The past holds no laurels". The Journal Times. p. 3D. Retrieved 12 April 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- Rich Laurel NBA stats at basketball-reference.com
- "Rich Laurel on waivers". The Town Talk. Associated Press. 4 October 1978. p. 21. Retrieved 12 April 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- Thom Greer (10 February 1978). "Rich Laurel: A different route to the top?". Philadelphia Daily News. p. 72. Retrieved 12 April 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- Rich Laurel stats at Lega Basket Serie A
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