Jimmy Rayl (born June 21, 1941 in Kokomo, Indiana) is a retired American professional basketball player in the ABA. He was a 6'2" and 175 lb guard.
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Jimmy, the "Splendid Splinter", went to Kokomo High School, located in Kokomo, Indiana. He was named the 1959's Indiana "Mr. Basketball" and the recipient of the Trester Award winner for the state of Indiana his senior year.
Jimmy Rayl attended Indiana University, where he was an All-American his Junior and Senior seasons. Rayl averaged 20.6 ppg for his career and still holds the Hoosier single-game scoring record of 56 points, in 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.
Jimmy Rayl was selected by the Cincinnati Royals in the 3rd round and 23rd pick of the 1963 NBA Draft. He later signed and played 2 seasons for the Indiana Pacers. He held a career average of 11.1 ppg.
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