Derrek Dickey
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 20, 1951 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 25, 2002 (aged 51) Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 218 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Purcell (Cincinnati, Ohio) |
| College | Cincinnati (1970–1973) |
| NBA draft | 1973: 2nd round, 29th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Golden State Warriors |
| Playing career | 1973–1978 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 40 |
| Career history | |
| 1973–1978 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1978 | Chicago Bulls |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career statistics | |
Points | 1,962 (6.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,575 (4.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 346 (1.1 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
Derrek Dickey (March 20, 1951 – June 25, 2002) was an American professional
Dickey was born in
He played basketball at the University of Cincinnati for three varsity seasons (1970–71 through 1972–73; freshmen were not eligible in 1969–70). For his college career, he averaged 17.0 points and 11.0 rebounds per game.[4]
He led the team in rebounding all three seasons with averages of 12.1, 10.9 and 10.0, and he led once in scoring with 17.9 points per game, as a sophomore. He was a team captain both his junior and senior years. The Bearcats had a record of 48–30 during his three seasons.[5]
Dickey was selected by the
After his playing career ended, Dickey served as a color commentator on telecasts of University of Cincinnati basketball games. He also held stints as an analyst for the Sacramento Kings and the Chicago Bulls as well as ESPN.[1]
In 1988, he was inducted into the University of Cincinnati Athletic Hall of Fame.[5]
Dickey suffered a stroke in 1997 and lost the use of his left arm and leg. Through rehabilitation, he regained his ability to walk and resumed his broadcasting duties. He also became a volunteer for the American Heart Association.
In 2002, Dickey died of heart failure at his home in Sacramento.[2]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| † | Won an NBA championship |
NBA
Source[6]
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973–74 | Golden State | 66 | 14.1 | .494 | .773 | 5.1 | .8 | .3 | .2 | 4.3 | |
| 1974–75† | Golden State | 80 | 23.2 | .482 | .667 | 6.9 | 1.6 | .7 | .2 | 7.7 | |
| 1975–76 | Golden State | 79 | 15.3 | .465 | .785 | 4.4 | 1.1 | .3 | .1 | 6.4 | |
| 1976–77 | Golden State | 49 | 17.5 | .458 | .738 | 4.9 | 1.3 | .4 | .2 | 7.4 | |
| 1977–78 | Golden State | 22 | 12.4 | .462 | .941 | 2.2 | .5 | .5 | .1 | 6.2 | |
| 1977–78 | Chicago | 25 | 1 | 8.8 | .397 | .737 | 1.9 | .4 | .2 | .1 | 2.7 |
| Career | 321 | 1 | 16.7 | .470 | .745 | 4.9 | 1.1 | .4 | .2 | 6.1 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975† | Golden State | 15 | 17.1 | .603 | .563 | 4.9 | .7 | .5 | .0 | 6.9 |
| 1976 | Golden State | 12 | 14.4 | .500 | .824 | 3.5 | .5 | .2 | .1 | 6.3 |
| Career | 27 | 15.9 | .557 | .697 | 4.3 | .6 | .4 | .0 | 6.6 | |
References
- ^ a b "Memorial Service Set for Derrek Dickey - GoBEARCATS.com - The Official Athletics Website of the University of Cincinnati". www.gobearcats.com. Archived from the original on March 6, 2014.
- ^ a b "Cincinnati News, Sports and Things to do | Cincinnati Enquirer".
- ^ "Associated Press All-Ohio Teams". Archived from the original on February 3, 2014. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- ^ "The Draft Review". May 21, 2007.
- ^ a b "Derrek Dickey Profile - GoBEARCATS.com - The Official Athletics Website of the University of Cincinnati". www.gobearcats.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2013.
- ^ Basketball Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 17, 2025.