NBA Vault: Ernie DiGregorio

Ernie DiGregorio is an American former National Basketball Association player. After playing for the Providence College Friars, DiGregorio was drafted by the Kentucky Colonels of the American Basketball Association but opted instead for the NBA. He was selected third overall by the Buffalo Braves in the 1973 NBA Draft out of Providence College, and won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 1973-1974 after averaging 15.2 points and leading the league in both free throw percentage and assists per game. DiGregorio still holds the NBA rookie record for assists in a single game with 25 (a record now shared with Nate McMillan).

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[mmello1963]

It's a treasure to come back and see this after all these years. There have been a few great players at Providence over the years but no one had Ernie's flare for the game. He brimmed with confidence and feared no one on the court. He was simply dynamite.

[kellenmurrrrray]

I just met him at my basketball camp

[njmhk]

Growing up in Brooklyn NY in the early/mid 70's...I had 2 posters over my bed. One was of John (Hondo) Havlicek, the other was Ernie D. Brings back great memories.

[brucedavis76]

still remember when he stomped the russians after the munich 72 rip off

one of my happpiest sports moments

[Aggromerchant]

Bobby Orr and Ernie D. My two heroes growing up.

Well, maybe Joey Hassett, too.

[swami1]

I played pickup hoops against Ernie at a Providence health club back in 1990. It didn't dawn on me who he was until he started raining jumpers on my head.

[weldingmachine1959]

hahahaha!

[xmobster5]

Ernie is my uncle.

[Zippertheslipper]

Cool video of the Braves and RIP Randy Smtih

[MrChuckSaget]

I have actually met Ernie D. :D I am proud