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James R. Rayl (June 21, 1941 – January 20, 2019) was an American professional basketball player in the ABA. He was a 6'2" and 175 lb guard.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 21, 1941 Kokomo, Indiana |
| Died | January 20, 2019 (aged 77) Kokomo, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Kokomo (Kokomo, Indiana) |
| College | Indiana (1960–1963) |
| NBA draft | 1963: 3rd round, 22nd overall pick |
| Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 23 |
| Career history | |
| 1967–1969 | Indiana Pacers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Born in Kokomo, Indiana, Rayl went to Kokomo High School from 1956 to 1959. He was named 1959's Indiana Mr. Basketball and the recipient of the Trester Award for the state of Indiana his senior year.
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 IU Hoosiers 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.
Jimmy Rayl was selected by the Cincinnati Royals in the third 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.
His grandson, Jace, is a guard for the Purdue Boilermakers.[1] Rayl died at his home in Kokomo on January 20, 2019, at age 77.[2]
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