John Rinka
Rinka from the 1970 Reveille | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | October 4, 1948 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Shorewood (Shorewood, Wisconsin) |
| College | Kenyon (1966–1970) |
| NBA draft | 1970: 7th round, 118th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Position | Shooting guard |
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John Rinka (born October 4, 1948) is an American former college basketball player best known for his high-scoring offensive ability and accurate jump shot while at Kenyon College from 1966 to 1970. A 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) shooting guard, Rinka is in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) top ten in all-time scoring despite playing before the advent of the three–point line and the shot clock. He once scored 69 points in a game, which is tied for the 21st-highest single game output in NCAA history; his 41.0 points per game average in 1969–70 as well as his 3,251 career points are also the eighth-highest average and total, respectively.