 DiGregorio playing for the Buffalo Braves | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 15, 1951 North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | North Providence (North Providence, Rhode Island) |
| College | Providence (1970–1973) |
| NBA draft | 1973: 1st round, 3rd overall pick |
| Selected by the Buffalo Braves | |
| Playing career | 1973–1978 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 15, 7 |
| Career history | |
| 1973–1977 | Buffalo Braves |
| 1977–1978 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1978 | Boston Celtics |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,997 (9.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 610 (2.0 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,594 (5.1 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| College Basketball Hall of Fame Inducted in 2019 | |
Ernest DiGregorio (born January 15, 1951), also known as "Ernie D.", is an American former professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Buffalo Braves, Los Angeles Lakers, and Boston Celtics from 1973 to 1978.
DiGregorio was named NBA Rookie of the Year in the 1973–74 season and shares the NBA rookie record for assists in a single game with 25. Due to a severe knee injury suffered early in DiGregorio's professional career, he played only five NBA seasons.
A 1973 NCAA All-American at Providence, DiGregorio was inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019.