Troy Rike Explained

Team:Free agent
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Position:Power forward / center
Nationality:Filipino / American
Birth Date:5 October 1995
Birth Place:San Francisco, California, U.S.
Weight Kg:102
High School:St. Ignatius (San Francisco, California)
College:
Draft Year Pba:2020
Draft Round Pba:1
Draft Pick Pba:11th overall
Draft Team Pba:NorthPort Batang Pier
Career Start:2021
Years1:2021–2022
Team1:NorthPort Batang Pier

Troy Edward Verzosa Rike (born October 5, 1995) is a Filipino-American professional basketball player who last played for the NorthPort Batang Pier of Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played college basketball for four seasons with Wake Forest, before transferring to National University.

High school and college career

St. Ignatius College Preparatory

Rike played for St. Ignatius College Preparatory in California. Aside from basketball, he was also on the crew/rowing team.[1]

Wake Forest

Rike joined the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in 2014 via walk-on. Over his four seasons there, he only appeared in 23 games.

National University

Rike announced on Twitter that he would be joining the NU Bulldogs for Season 81.[2] He was eligible to play that season without red-shirting because he was a graduate student at the time.[3] He debuted with six points and seven rebounds in 15 minutes.[4] On August 26, 2018, he was arrested and detained against his will by agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) over questions about his nationality.[5] He was released after more than 24 hours. In his final game with NU, he had 17 points and 13 rebounds.[6]

Professional career

FIBA 3x3 Pro Circuit and Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 (2019–20)

Rike played for the Pasig Grindhouse Kings, beginning in the inaugural leg of Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3.[7] His team claimed the President's Cup.[8] Then, they competed in the 2019 Kunshan Challenger, but were eliminated early.[9] They also made the semifinals of the Chooks-to-Go Asia Pacific Super Quest.[10]

For the Patriot's Cup, Rike played for Phenom-Basilan Steel.[11] They upset Wilkins-Balanga Pure, 21–20 in the Finals, making them champions and qualifying them for the 2019 FIBA 3x3 Jeddah Masters.[12]

Rike returned to playing for Pasig for the FIBA 3x3 Xiong An Challenger.[13] At the end of the season, he initially thought about getting drafted into the PBA, but then had a change of heart and withdrew his name from the 2019 PBA draft.[14]

In the 2020 President's Cup, he played for Zamboanga Chooks-to-Go.[15] Again, his team claimed the President's Cup.[16] He finished his 3x3 career as the no. 5 player in the country.[17]

NorthPort Batang Pier (2021–2022)

After two years in the 3x3 circuit, Rike declared for the 2020 PBA Draft.[18] He was drafted by the NorthPort Batang Pier with the 11th pick.[19] He was signed to a two-year contract. In the 2021 Philippine Cup, he had a career-high 20 points on six threes, along with eight rebounds and three blocks, which came in NorthPort's win over the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters.[20]

Rike was not able to play in the 2022 Philippine Cup due to him taking a leave of absence.[21] He did not return to the team that entire season.

Career statistics

PBA

As of the end of 2021 Season[22]

Season-by-season averages

|-| align=left | | align=left | NorthPort| 24 || 13.6 || .457 || .432 || .500 || 2.7 || .3 || .2 || .3 || 3.8|-class=sortbottom| align=center colspan=2 | Career| 24 || 13.6 || .457 || .432 || .500 || 2.7 || .3 || .2 || .3 || 3.8

NCAA

[23] |-| align="left" | 2014–15| align="left" | Wake Forest| 4 || 0 || 1.5 || .000 || .000 || .500 || .5 || .3 || .0 || .0 || 0.3|-| align="left" | 2015–16| align="left" | Wake Forest| 5 || 0 || 1.4 || .500 || .000 || .000 || 1.2 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 0.4|-| align="left" | 2016–17| align="left" | Wake Forest| 5 || 0 || 1.2 || 1.000 || .000 || .000 || .8 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 0.4|-| align="left" | 2017–18| align="left" | Wake Forest| 9 || 1 || 1.3 || .429 || .000 || .706 || .0 || .1 || .0 || .0 || 0.8|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 23 || 1 || 1.3 || .455 || .333 || .333 || .5 || .1 || .0 || .0 || 0.5

National team career

Rike was named to the "23-for-2023" pool, which was composed of young players for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Along with other Gilas Cadets, he played in the 2018 FilOil Preseason Cup.[24]

Rike also played a part in the Philippines–Australia brawl, as he protected Australian player Chris Goulding from further attacks.[25] For his actions, he was awarded a cash incentive, but he gave it to charity.

In 2019, he represented the Philippines in the Jakarta 3x3 International Invitational Challenge.[26] The next year, he was a member of the team that competed in the 2020 Fiba 3x3 World Tour Doha Masters.[27]

Personal life

Rike's mother, Veronica Verzosa, used to play collegiate tennis for the University of San Francisco. He also has a younger brother and sister.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Troy Rike – Men's Basketball . April 7, 2022 . Wake Forest University Athletics . en.
  2. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . July 5, 2018 . Gilas cadet Troy Rike joins NU Bulldogs, eligible in UAAP 81 . April 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  3. Web site: Jacinto . Christian . July 11, 2018 . Here's why Rike no longer needs to red-shirt while Kobe has to . April 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  4. Web site: JACINTO . CHRISTIAN . September 8, 2018 . Jamike Jarin pleased despite Troy Rike's quiet debut for NU . April 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  5. Web site: Leongson . Randolph B. . September 28, 2018 . Gilas Fil-Am Troy Rike rues being 'held against my will' by Immigration . April 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  6. Web site: Jacinto . Christian . November 18, 2018 . Troy Rike saves best for last in 'turbulent' one-and-done NU season . April 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  7. Web site: Pamintuan . Carlo . February 14, 2019 . All you need to know about Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 . April 7, 2022 . ESPN.com . en.
  8. Web site: Times . Tiebreaker . March 31, 2019 . Pasig Kings put emphatic end to 1Bataan rivalry, bring home 1M . April 7, 2022 . Tiebreaker Times . en-US.
  9. Web site: May 19, 2019 . Pasig Chooks eliminated early in Kunshan Challengers 2019 . April 7, 2022 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  10. Web site: Times . Tiebreaker . April 7, 2019 . Pasig Kings, 1Bataan Risers advance to Chooks Super Quest semis . April 7, 2022 . Tiebreaker Times . en-US.
  11. Web site: Li . Matthew . June 21, 2019 . Troy Rike embraces bigger role with Phenom-Basilan . April 7, 2022 . Tiebreaker Times . en-US.
  12. Web site: July 28, 2019 . 3x3: Basilan shocks Balanga for maiden Chooks crown . April 7, 2022 . ABS-CBN News.
  13. Web site: Leongson . Randolph B. . August 22, 2019 . Troy Rike rejoins Pasig for Fiba 3x3 Xiong An Challenger in China . April 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  14. Web site: Times . Tiebreaker . November 5, 2019 . Troy Rike, Franky Johnson to remain in Chooks 3x3 . April 7, 2022 . Tiebreaker Times . en-US.
  15. Web site: October 5, 2020 . It's now a go for Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 . April 7, 2022 . BusinessWorld Online . en-US.
  16. Web site: Lozada . Bong . October 30, 2020 . Zamboanga City wins Chooks 3×3 Grand Finals . April 7, 2022 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  17. Web site: Leongson . Randolph B. . February 10, 2021 . The 2021 PBA Rookie Draft class has no shortage of quality bigs . April 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  18. Web site: Leongson . Randolph B. . November 26, 2020 . Munzon, Pasaol, Rike, Santillan to join PBA Draft after 3x3 stint . April 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  19. Web site: Ramos . Gerry . April 19, 2021 . NorthPort signs top rookie picks Jamie Malonzo, Troy Rike . April 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  20. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . July 22, 2021 . Hot-shooting NorthPort rookie Troy Rike elated to get first PBA win . April 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  21. Web site: Ramos . Gerry . June 2, 2022 . NorthPort to miss another big man as Troy Rike uncertain for new season . July 24, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  22. https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Troy-Rike/Summary/85584#International
  23. Web site: Troy Rike Player Profile, Wake Forest, NCAA Stats, International Stats, Game Logs, Bests, Awards – RealGM . April 7, 2022 . basketball.realgm.com.
  24. Web site: April 18, 2018 . Kobe Paras, Kai Sotto, Ricci Rivero, Troy Rike lead Gilas cadets in Filoil Preseason Cup . April 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  25. Web site: Leongson . Randolph B. . July 3, 2018 . Gilas cadet was in middle of fracas all right, but as peacemaker . April 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  26. Web site: Leongson . Randolph B. . November 8, 2019 . Munzon, Pasaol pair up in glimpse of potential PH 3x3 team at Jakarta tilt . April 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  27. Web site: Leongson . Randolph B. . November 13, 2020 . Troy Rike, Aldin Ayo leave UAAP feud behind ahead of 3x3 team-up . April 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.

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