1953 NBA Draft
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The 1953 NBA Draft was notable for producing three Hall-of-Famers.
| = All-Star | |
| = Hall of Fame |
Contents |
[edit] Territorial picks
| Pick | Player | NBA Team | School/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Dukes | New York Knicks | Seton Hall | |
| Ernie Beck | Philadelphia Warriors | Pennsylvania |
[edit] Round one
| Pick | Player | NBA Team | School/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Felix (C) | Milwaukee Hawks | Long Island |
| 2 | Bob Houbregs (C/F) | Philadelphia Warriors | Washington |
| 3 | Jack Molinas (F) | Fort Wayne Pistons | Columbia |
| 4 | Richie Regan (G) | Boston Celtics | Seton Hall |
| 5 | Frank Ramsey (F/G) | Syracuse Nationals | Kentucky |
| 6 | Jim Neal (C) | Rochester Royals | Wofford College |
| 7 | Jim Fritsche (F/C) | Minneapolis Lakers | Hamline |
[edit] List of notable later picks
| Pick | Player | NBA Team | School/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Hagan (F/G) | Boston Celtics | Kentucky | |
| Jack George (G) | Philadelphia Warriors | LaSalle | |
| Ken Sears (F) | Rochester Royals | Santa Clara | |
| Billy Kenville (G/F) | Syracuse Nationals | St. Bonaventure |

