Richard Darnell (born January 1, 1953) is a retired

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who spent one season in the

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(ABA) with the

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during the 1975–76 season. He completed his collegiate career at

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, after two seasons (1970–71, 1971–72) at

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and one season (1972–73) at

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. He averaged 17.5 points and 12.8 rebounds during his career at Cypress; he remains tied for ninth in career rebounds for the Chargers. He averaged 9.7 points and 8.1 rebounds during his one season at Indiana State & 10.2 points and 8.1 rebounds during his season at San Jose State. Rick Darnell currently coaches basketball to underprivileged children in South Los Angeles.

External links

* Rick Darnell o
legendsofbasketball.com

References

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