Isaiah "J.R." Rider
School:
Height:
6-5
Position:
Guard/Forward
Hometown:
Alameda, CA
High School:
Encinal High School
- NCAA consensus second-team All-American in 1993
- All-American Recognition: 1993 (Associated Press 2nd Team, National Association of Basketball Coaches 2nd Team, United Press International 2nd Team, United States Basketball Writers Association 2nd Team)
- Ranked among the nation's leading scorers in 1992 (50th) and 1993 (2nd)
- Did not play in NCAA Tournament
- Did not play in 1993 NIT because of questions concerning his eligibility
- Averaged 32.1 points per game in two junior college seasons with Allen County (KS) and Antelope Valley (CA)
- Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in first round of 1993 NBA draft (5th pick overall).