Claude Riley (2018) - Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame - Texas A&M Athletics

Claude Riley

Induction:
2018
Class:
1984

Claude Riley, better known around Aggieland as the "Crockett Rocket", 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.