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R U T G E R S
H A L L
2007 INDUCTEE
GEORGE “SWEDE” SUNDSTROM Rutgers Class of 1954
George “Swede” Sundstrom is recognized as one of the greatest rebounders in Rutgers basketball history. Swede’s career average of 17.1 rebounds per game is the all-time best for the Scarlet Knights, and at the time of his induction into the Rutgers Basketball Hall of Fame, his 942 rebounds over his 55-game career spanning three seasons is No. 3 alltime. The 6-foot-5 Sundstrom averaged 20.6 rebounds per game as a senior in 1953-54, after pulling down 17.3 per contest as a junior the previous season. Those two rebounding averages are the top two single season marks in Rutgers history. Twice in his career, he pulled down 30 rebounds in a single game – against Johns Hopkins in 1953 and Army in 1954, also Rutgers single game records. Sundstrom grabbed an incredible 26 or more rebounds in eight games during his career, and owns or shares the top four single game rebounding records in Rutgers history. Sundstrom averaged 10.7 points with 588 career points, and was second on the team in scoring as a senior, averaging 13.8 points per game. The efficient big man, a native of Elizabeth, N.J., also showed a good touch from the foul line, as he converted 73 per cent of his free throws (214-of-293) during his career.
2004 INDUCTEE
GENE ARMSTEAD Rutgers Class of 1973 Eugene Armstead was an imposing and productive force on both ends of the floor throughout his Rutgers career. The first high school All-American to play basketball at Rutgers, the 6-9 Armstead was, at the time, the tallest player in Scarlet Knight history. At the conclusion of his career, Armstead, was ranked first in RU history in blocked shots, second in rebounding and 10th in points. His .555 career field goal percentage was a Rutgers record that stood for 29 years. Nicknamed "the dominator" because of his ability to intimidate the opposition around the basket, Armstead poured in 1,046 points in a three-year career as freshman were not eligible to play varsity in his era. The Media, PA native helped lead Rutgers to three winning seasons, an overall record of 45-29 and an appearance in the 1973 NIT. Armstead was the second-leading scorer on the 1970-71 team with a 16.1 average and pulled down a team-leading 11.8 boards in helping RU achieve a 16-7 record. He averaged 13.4 points and 11.8 rebounds in helping to lead the 1971-72 team to a 14-11 mark as a junior. He then averaged 13.7 and 9.4 rebounds per game his senior year for the 1972-1973 team which finished with a 15-11 record.
2003 INDUCTEE
ERIC RIGGINS Rutgers Class of 1987
As his career progressed, Eric Riggins developed into a virtually unstoppable offensive force. The extremely quick 6-8, 205-pound Riggins blended an assortment of crafty, low post moves with an uncommonly soft touch. He scored 1,604 career points, which ranks eighth on the all-time Rutgers scoring list. In 1986-87, his senior season, Riggins put together one of the finest offensive seasons in school history. That year, he averaged 24.7 points per game, fifth all-time in RU history. He finished the season with 692 points, the fourth-best single-season total ever at Rutgers. He scored 20 or more points in a game 21 times that season, eclipsed the 30-
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point mark eight times and finished his RU career by scoring 20 or more points in 14 consecutive games. His 245 made field goals in 1986-87 are sixth all-time. His 200 free throws made and 256 attempted are both second all-time. On the afternoon of February 21, 1987, he poured in 51 points vs. Penn State at the RAC, to tie fellow Hall of Famer Bob Lloyd for the most points ever scored by a Rutgers player. His 19 made field goals that day also tied a school record.
2001 INDUCTEE
DOUG PATTON RUTGERS CLASS OF 1961
Doug Patton was one of the most prolific scorers in Rutgers basketball history. The 6-0, 165-pound native of Red Bank, NJ became just the fourth Scarlet Knight to ever score 1,000 points, a feat even more impressive given that he played in an era where athletes could only play three varsity seasons. At the time of his graduation in 1961, Patton was the third-leading scorer in school history. In his first varsity season, as a sophomore in 1958-59, Patton averaged 15.1 ppg. In his junior season, he scored a career-high 495 points and averaged 19.8 per game, which was the second-best figure in school history upon his graduation. He was a first-team All-East selection as a senior in 1960-61 when he averaged 18.3 ppg. Behind Patton's leadership, the 1960-61 team fashioned an 11-10 record, becoming the first Rutgers team in 12 years to record a winning season. In addition to his prolific scoring, Patton led Rutgers in steals three years in a row. Nearly 40 years since his college basketball career ended, Patton's 1,180 career points ranks 21st in school history.
2000 INDUCTEE
KELVIN TROY Rutgers Class of 1981
Kelvin Troy was a 6-5, 195-pound forward at Rutgers from 1977-1981. During that period, the Scarlet Knights posted a record of 76-46, which included a 24-7 record in 1977-78 and a third place finish in the NIT, and a 22-9 mark in 197879 and an NCAA Sweet 16 appearance. In his junior year, 1979-80, Troy posted teamleading numbers in points (18.9), rebounding (8.3) and steals (51) and was an Honorable Mention All-American. In addition, he earned All-Eastern Eight, All-Metropolitan Area and All-New Jersey honors. Upon his graduation, Troy was eighth all-time in scoring at Rutgers (he is now 13th) with 1,458 points in 119 games and seventh all-time in rebounding with 703 (now ninth). For his career, he averaged 15.9 ppg. and 5.9 rpg. In addition to his offensive and rebounding prowess, Troy also crafted a wellearned reputation of a rugged, defensive standout. Sports Illustrated named him one of the nation's top 10 best defensive players prior to the 1979-80 season. A fifth-round draft pick of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, Troy played professionally in Ireland where he now resides.
1998 INDUCTEE
ABDEL ANDERSON Rutgers Class of 1979
Abdel Anderson enjoyed a brilliant Rutgers career from 1975-79. In his four seasons, Anderson played on teams which made two NCAA and two NIT appearances. Those teams were a combined 95-28, the best four-season mark in school history. He was an unsung contributor as a freshman to the