Jimmy Rayl


James R. Rayl was an American professional basketball player in the American Basketball Association. A 6'2" and 175 lb point guard, Rayl played on the first two teams of the Indiana Pacers from 1967 to 1969.

High school career

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.

College career

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 Indiana [Hoosiers men's basketball|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.

Professional career

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.

Personal life and death

His grandson, Jace, is a guard for the Purdue [Boilermakers men's basketball|Purdue Boilermakers]. Rayl died at his home in Kokomo on January 20, 2019, at age 77.

Career statistics

ABA

Source

Regular season

Playoffs