Tom Riker
Riker as a sophomore at South Carolina
Personal information
Born (1950-02-28) February 28, 1950
Rockville Centre, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolSaint Dominic (Oyster Bay, New York)
CollegeSouth Carolina (1969–1972)
NBA draft1972: 1st round, 8th overall pick
Selected by the New York Knicks
Playing career1972–1975
PositionCenter / power forward
Number6
Career history
1972–1973New York Knicks
1973Allentown Jets
19731975New York Knicks
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

Thomas E. Riker (born February 28, 1950) is an American former professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a 6'10", 225 lb. center.

Riker was selected 8th overall in the 1972 NBA draft by the New York Knicks out of the University of South Carolina, and played three seasons for the Knicks from 1972 to 1975.

Riker was also selected in the 1972 ABA Draft by the Carolina Cougars.

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