Rik Smits inducted into inaugural Marist Athletics Hall of Fame

No. 2 overall pick in 1988 after Marist career

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Congratulations to Rik Smits on being inducted into the inaugural Marist Athletics Hall of Fame over the weekend 👏❤️ 📸 Via @Pacers on X

What happened: Rik Smits was inducted into the inaugural Marist Athletics Hall of Fame over the weekend. The honor recognizes his college career at Marist before his long professional career.

Why it matters: Smits became the No. 2 overall pick in the 1988 NBA Draft after starring at Marist. The inaugural class creates a new institutional honor for the school's athletics history.

By the numbers: No. 2 overall selection in the 1988 NBA Draft after playing at Marist.

What to watch: Additional members of the inaugural Marist Athletics Hall of Fame class will be recognized.

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@pacers 2026-10-26T18:58:24.227715+00:00

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