Eric Riggins (2003) - Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame

Eric Riggins

Induction:
2003
Class:
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-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.