 Rinka from the 1970 Reveille | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 4, 1948 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Shorewood (Shorewood, Wisconsin) |
| College | Kenyon (1966–1970) |
| NBA draft | 1970: 7th round, 118th overall pick |
| Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks | |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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John Rinka (born October 4, 1948) is an American former college basketball player best known for his high-scoring offensive ability and accurate jump shot while at Kenyon College from 1966 to 1970.[1] A 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) shooting guard, Rinka is in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) top ten in all-time scoring despite playing before the advent of the three–point line and the shot clock.[2][3] He once scored 69 points in a game, which is tied for the 21st-highest single game output in NCAA history;[3] his 41.0 points per game average in 1969–70 as well as his 3,251 career points are also the eighth-highest average and total, respectively.[3]
- ^ "Hall of Fame Hoopster – John Rinka". Kenyon Athletics Hall of Fame. Kenyon College. 19 May 2006. Archived from the original on 2 September 2006. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ Scott, Sam (1 June 2006). "Scoring machine: Rinka didn't let small stature stop him from putting up big numbers". Star News Online. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ a b c "2009–10 NCAA Men's Basketball Media Guide" (PDF). Men's Basketball History and Records. National Collegiate Athletic Association. 2009. Retrieved 16 May 2010.