Kelly Tripucka

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kelly Tripucka
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 16, 1959(1959-02-16)
Age	65
Birthplace	Glen Ridge
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Aquarius

Kelly Tripucka Biography

Kelly Tripucka is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on February 16, 1959 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States. NBA guard/forward who played for 3 teams in his 10 seasons in the NBA, a two-time NBA All-Star.

He was teammates with Utah Jazz legend John Stockton for two seasons.

Tripucka grew up in Bloomfield, New Jersey, and was a three-year starter from 1974 to 1977 for the Bloomfield High School boys’ basketball team. In three varsity seasons he scored 2,278 points, including 1,045 during his senior campaign, and his jersey (#42) was retired by Bloomfield High School. Tripucka also was a four-year starter at Notre Dame, and led the Irish in scoring each year. He also helped lead them to the NCAA Tournament in each of his four years.

Tripucka was selected 12th overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 1981 NBA draft. He proved to be a prolific scorer, averaging 21.6 points per game, and he made the All-Star team in his rookie year. The following season Tripucka had his best season as a professional, averaging a career-best 26.5 points and 4.1 assists per game. He played in only 58 games, however. In his third season with the Pistons, Tripucka continued to play well, averaging 21.3 points per game, and qualified for the All-Star team a second time in three seasons. He helped lead the Pistons to their first playoff appearance since the 1976–77 season, but they were eliminated in five games in the first round. The following season Tripucka played in only 55 games and averaged 19.1 points per game. He did start all 9 playoff games, however, and helped the Pistons advance to the second round. The 1985–86 season, Tripucka’s fifth, was another successful one. He missed only one game during the regular season, averaged 20 points per game, and helped lead the Pistons to a third straight post-season appearance. In the playoffs, however, the Pistons were eliminated in the first round.

His father was Pro Bowl NFL quarterback Frank Tripucka.

Kelly Tripucka Net Worth

Kelly Tripucka is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kelly Tripucka 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started every year at the University of Notre Dame, where he led the team in scoring all four seasons.

The Detroit Pistons drafted him out of college and he later became a commentator for the Pistons for 8 years.

Peter Kelly Tripucka (born February 16, 1959), is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1981 to 1991. He was a two time NBA All Star and averaged over twenty points a game in five of the ten seasons that he played in. Tripucka played for the Detroit Pistons, Utah Jazz and was a member of the Charlotte Hornets during their inaugural season in the NBA. The son of NFL Pro-Bowl (and CFL) quarterback Frank Tripucka, Kelly was a color analyst for the New York Knicks for four years, ending with the 2011–12 season.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Kelly Tripucka height 6 feet 6 inches Kelly weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Kelly Tripucka Dating?

According to our records, Kelly Tripucka married to Janice Tripucka. As of December 1, 2023, Kelly Tripucka’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Kelly Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kelly Tripucka celebrates birthday on February 16 of every year.

Top Facts about Kelly Tripucka

1. Kelly Tripucka played in the NBA from 1981-1991.
2. He was a two-time NBA All-Star (1983, 1984).
3. Tripucka averaged 17.2 points per game over his career.
4. He played for five different teams during his career.
5. Tripucka’s best statistical season was in 1983-84 with the Pistons.
6. He is the father of former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush.
7. Tripucka played college basketball at Notre Dame.
8. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the 12th overall pick in 1981.
9. Tripucka had a brief stint playing professionally in Italy after retiring from the NBA.
10. He currently works as a color commentator for college basketball games on ESPN and CBS Sports Network.

Where is Kelly Tripucka today?

Tripucka currently resides in Boonton Township, New Jersey with his family.

What college did Kelly Tripucka go to?

University of Notre Dame

How tall is Kelly Tripucka?

6′ 6″

How old is Kelly Tripucka?

63 years (February 16, 1959)