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 |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Playing career | 1973–1978 |
| Position | Small 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 | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.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] He was survived by his wife, Sally (Simonds), whom he married in 1998; two sons, Derrek Jr. and David; a daughter, Dana; his father, John; a sister, Debbie Dickey-Gilbert; and three grandchildren.[2]
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 2014-03-06.
- ^ a b c "Cincinnati News, Sports and Things to do | Cincinnati Enquirer".
- ^ "Associated Press All-Ohio Teams". Archived from the original on 2014-02-03. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
- ^ "The Draft Review".
- ^ a b "Derrek Dickey Profile - GoBEARCATS.com - The Official Athletics Website of the University of Cincinnati". www.gobearcats.com. Archived from the original on 2013-06-18.
- ^ "Derrek Dickey Stats".