| Rudy Hackett | |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 9 |
| Weight Lb: | 210 |
| Birth Date: | 10 May 1953 |
| Birth Place: | Mount Vernon, New York |
| Nationality: | American |
| High School: | Mount Vernon (Mount Vernon, New York) |
| College: | Syracuse (1972–1975) |
| Draft Year: | 1975 |
| Draft Round: | 3 |
| Draft Pick: | 37 |
| Draft Team: | New Orleans Jazz |
| Career Start: | 1975 |
| Career End: | 1988 |
| Career Position: | Power forward |
| Career Number: | 13, 11, 45 |
| Years1: | 1975–1976 |
| Team1: | Spirits of St. Louis |
| Team2: | New York Nets |
| Years3: | 1976 |
| Team3: | Indiana Pacers |
| Years4: | 1979–1981 |
| Team4: | Libertas Forlì |
| Years5: | 1981–1982 |
| Team5: | Libertas Livorno |
| Years6: | 1982–1984 |
| Team6: | Reggio Emilia |
| Years7: | 1984–1987 |
| Team7: | U.S. Sangiorgese |
| Years8: | 1988 |
| Team8: | Reggio Emilia |
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| Bbr: | hackeru01 |
Rudolph "Rudy" Hackett (born May 10, 1953) is a retired American professional basketball player. A and 210lb power forward, he played college basketball at Syracuse University.
Hackett played college basketball at Syracuse University, with the Syracuse Orange, from 1972 to 1975.
Hackett was selected with the 37th pick (3rd round) in the 1975 NBA draft by the New Orleans Jazz, and with the 25th pick (3rd round) by the Spirits of St. Louis in the 1975 ABA draft.[1] [2] He played for the Spirits, New York Nets, and Indiana Pacers over two seasons. Hackett also played professionally in Italy.[3]
Hackett is a strength and conditioning coach for the USC Trojans men's basketball team.[3] [4] [5]
Rudy Hackett married an italian woman, they have a son, Daniel Hackett, an Italian professional basketball player.[6]