Last Updated on August 21, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Ricky Grace, a legendary NBL player:

  • Nationality: American / Australian (naturalized)
  • Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 2 inches
  • Weight: 82 kg (180 lbs)
  • Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
  • Position: Point Guard
  • Draft: 67th overall pick in the 1988 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz
  • Age: Born on August 20, 1966 (58 years old as of 2024)
  • College: University of Oklahoma
  • High School: Wilbur Cross High School (New Haven, Connecticut, USA)
  • Hometown: Dallas, Texas, USA
  • Championship Rings:
    • 4 NBL Championships with Perth Wildcats (1990, 1991, 1995, 2000)
  • Kids: Ricky Grace has children, though their details are not widely publicized.
  • Teams Played For:
    • Perth Wildcats (NBL) – 1987-2005

Ricky Grace is one of the most celebrated players in NBL history, known for his leadership, quickness, and ability to make clutch plays. He spent his entire NBL career with the Perth Wildcats, becoming a cornerstone of their success in the 1990s and early 2000s. Grace was also a naturalized Australian citizen, which allowed him to represent Australia in international competitions, including the Olympics. His legacy in the NBL is cemented as one of the greatest point guards to ever play in the league.

Notes:

  • When I was growing up in Australia, Ricky Grace was playing in the NBL and he was one of the biggest stars of the game. Grace was the face of the Perth Wildcats for all of the 90s. And thanks to him, the Wildcats were a consistently great team in the 90s. The Wildcats won 4 championships in that time, and they were very competitive still when they weren’t winning. Grace was that good.
  • Ricky Grace was one of the best floor generals we’ve had in the NBL. He wasn’t overly athletic but he was always in control of what was happening on that basketball court for his team. There were no easy wins against Grace’s Wildcats.
  • Grace was too mature to be compared to any college player. And it’s hard to think of NBA comparisons. The way he controlled the floor was the NBL equivalent of Allen Iverson.