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Riley to be Enshrined in A&M Athletics Hall of Fame
Jun 29, 2018 | Men's Basketball
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Reflecting on a career that was among the most successful in program history and left his name throughout the Aggie Basketball record book, Claude Riley will be inducted into the Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame on Sept. 14 during the 41st-annual Burgess Banquet.
Better known around Aggieland as the "Crockett Rocket", Riley was a four-year letterman (1980- 83) for legendary head coach Shelby Metcalf and the Aggie men's basketball team. He was a leading member of the 1980 Aggie squad that won the Southwest Conference regular-season title and SWC Tournament crown before defeating North Carolina on their way to the NCAA Sweet 16. Riley was named to the 1980 SWC All-Newcomer and All-Freshman squads and he was the team captain in 1982 and 1983 helping the Aggies reach the NIT in 1982.
At the conclusion of his career, Riley ranked among the top 10 in Aggie annals in rebounds, rebounds in conference play, points, field goals and field goals attempted. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1983 NBA Draft, and played professionally in Spain and Italy.
Joining Riley in the Class of 2018 will be Bronson Burgoon '09 from men's golf, Kip Corrington '87 from football, A'Quonesia Franklin '08 from women's basketball, Laura Jones Hahn-Conti '06 from volleyball, Kati Jo Spisak '06 from soccer, and George Woodard '79 from football.
The 41st-annual Burgess Banquet is open to the general public. A reception begins at 6 p.m. with dinner beginning at 7 p.m. Event sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are still available by calling the Lettermen's Association (979-846-3024) or at 12thman.com/burgessbanquet.
Better known around Aggieland as the "Crockett Rocket", Riley was a four-year letterman (1980- 83) for legendary head coach Shelby Metcalf and the Aggie men's basketball team. He was a leading member of the 1980 Aggie squad that won the Southwest Conference regular-season title and SWC Tournament crown before defeating North Carolina on their way to the NCAA Sweet 16. Riley was named to the 1980 SWC All-Newcomer and All-Freshman squads and he was the team captain in 1982 and 1983 helping the Aggies reach the NIT in 1982.
At the conclusion of his career, Riley ranked among the top 10 in Aggie annals in rebounds, rebounds in conference play, points, field goals and field goals attempted. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1983 NBA Draft, and played professionally in Spain and Italy.
Joining Riley in the Class of 2018 will be Bronson Burgoon '09 from men's golf, Kip Corrington '87 from football, A'Quonesia Franklin '08 from women's basketball, Laura Jones Hahn-Conti '06 from volleyball, Kati Jo Spisak '06 from soccer, and George Woodard '79 from football.
The 41st-annual Burgess Banquet is open to the general public. A reception begins at 6 p.m. with dinner beginning at 7 p.m. Event sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are still available by calling the Lettermen's Association (979-846-3024) or at 12thman.com/burgessbanquet.
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