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Ricky Blanton

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Ricky Blanton
Personal information
Born (1966-04-21) April 21, 1966 (age 58)
Miami, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolMiami Killian (Miami, Florida)
CollegeLSU (1984–1989)
NBA draft1989: 2nd round, 46th overall pick
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Playing career1991–1995
PositionSmall forward
Number17
Career history
1991–1992Scaini Venezia (Italy)
1992–1993Wichita Falls Texans (CBA)
1993Chicago Bulls
1993Sioux Falls Skyforce (CBA)
1993–1994Rapid City Thrillers (CBA)
1993–1994Châlons-en-Champagne (France)
1994–1995Quilmes de Mar del Plata (Argentina)
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference

Ricky Wayne Blanton (born April 21, 1966) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the NBA's Phoenix Suns in the 2nd round (46th overall) of the 1989 NBA Draft. A 6'7" and 215 lb forward from Louisiana State University, Blanton signed a 10-day contract and played in only two career NBA games for Chicago Bulls during the 1992–93 season in 18 point wins against the Sacramento Kings on Feb 15, 1993 and Utah Jazz on Feb 17, 1993 at the Chicago Stadium.

Blanton played in the 1986 Final Four as a member of the LSU Tigers.

Coaching career

Blanton was head men's basketball coach at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States from 2002-2004. He quickly resigned because of an academic scandal shortly after the 2004 season.