Troy Rike
{{short description|Filipino-American basketball player}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2023}}
{{Philippine name|Verzosa|Rike}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
| image = Troy Rike 2022.png
| caption = Rike in 2022
| league =
| team =
| number =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 7
| position = Power forward / center
| nationality = Filipino / American
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|10|5}}
| birth_place = San Francisco, California, U.S.
| weight_kg = 102
| high_school = St. Ignatius (San Francisco, California)
| college =
- Wake Forest (2014–2018)
- NU (2018)
| draft_year_pba = 2020
| draft_round_pba = 1
| draft_pick_pba = 11th overall{{efn|group=n|The 2021 draft was composed of two drafts: the Gilas special round, which consists of 4 players reserved for the Gilas Pilipinas program, and the regular draft. Rike was selected as the 11th pick of the regular draft.}}
| draft_team_pba = NorthPort Batang Pier
| career_start = 2021
| career_end = 2022
| years1 = 2021–2022
| team1 = NorthPort Batang Pier
}}
Troy Edward Verzosa Rike (born October 5, 1995) is a Filipino-American former professional basketball player. He last played for the NorthPort Batang Pier of Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played college basketball for four seasons with Wake Forest, before transferring to National University.
High school and college career
= St. Ignatius College Preparatory =
Rike played for St. Ignatius College Preparatory in California. Aside from basketball, he was also on the crew/rowing team.{{Cite web |title=Troy Rike – Men's Basketball |url=https://godeacs.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/troy-rike/4937 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Wake Forest University Athletics |language=en}}
= Wake Forest =
Rike joined the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in 2014 via walk-on. Over his four seasons there, he only appeared in 23 games.
= National University =
Rike announced on Twitter that he would be joining the NU Bulldogs for Season 81.{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=July 5, 2018 |title=Gilas cadet Troy Rike joins NU Bulldogs, eligible in UAAP 81 |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/gilas-cadet-troy-rike-joins-nu-bulldogs-eligible-in-uaap-81-a795-20180705 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} He was eligible to play that season without red-shirting because he was a graduate student at the time.{{Cite web |last=Jacinto |first=Christian |date=July 11, 2018 |title=Here's why Rike no longer needs to red-shirt while Kobe has to |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/here-s-why-rike-no-longer-needs-to-red-shirt-while-kobe-has-to-a1331-20180711 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} He debuted with six points and seven rebounds in 15 minutes.{{Cite web |last=JACINTO |first=CHRISTIAN |date=September 8, 2018 |title=Jamike Jarin pleased despite Troy Rike's quiet debut for NU |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/jamike-jarin-troy-rike-nu-bulldogs-uaap-season-81-a1331-20180908 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} On August 26, 2018, he was arrested and detained against his will by agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) over questions about his nationality.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=September 28, 2018 |title=Gilas Fil-Am Troy Rike rues being 'held against my will' by Immigration |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/gilas-fil-am-troy-rike-claims-he-was-arrested-detained-by-bi-agents-a2437-20180928 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} He was released after more than 24 hours. In his final game with NU, he had 17 points and 13 rebounds.{{Cite web |last=Jacinto |first=Christian |date=November 18, 2018 |title=Troy Rike saves best for last in 'turbulent' one-and-done NU season |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/troy-rike-nu-bulldogs-turbulent-season-uaap-season-81-a1331-20181118 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}
Professional career
= FIBA 3x3 Pro Circuit and Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 (2019[[Philippines–Australia basketball brawl|–]]20) =
Rike played for the Pasig Grindhouse Kings, beginning in the inaugural leg of Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3.{{Cite web |last=Pamintuan |first=Carlo |date=February 14, 2019 |title=All you need to know about Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 |url=https://www.espn.com/basketball/story/_/id/25993999/all-need-know-chooks-go-pilipinas-3x3 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} His team claimed the President's Cup.{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=March 31, 2019 |title=Pasig Kings put emphatic end to 1Bataan rivalry, bring home 1M |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pasig-kings-puts-emphatic-end-1bataan-rivalry-bring-home-1m/145275 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} Then, they competed in the 2019 Kunshan Challenger, but were eliminated early.{{Cite web |date=May 19, 2019 |title=Pasig Chooks eliminated early in Kunshan Challengers 2019 |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/231054-pasig-chooks-kunshan-challengers-2019/ |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}} They also made the semifinals of the Chooks-to-Go Asia Pacific Super Quest.{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=April 7, 2019 |title=Pasig Kings, 1Bataan Risers advance to Chooks Super Quest semis |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pasig-kings-1bataan-risers-advance-chooks-super-quest-semis/145958 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}
For the Patriot's Cup, Rike played for Phenom-Basilan Steel.{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=June 21, 2019 |title=Troy Rike embraces bigger role with Phenom-Basilan |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/troy-rike-embraces-bigger-role-phenom-basilan/152711 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} They upset Wilkins-Balanga Pure, 21–20 in the Finals, making them champions and qualifying them for the 2019 FIBA 3x3 Jeddah Masters.{{Cite web |date=July 28, 2019 |title=3x3: Basilan shocks Balanga for maiden Chooks crown |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/07/28/19/3x3-basilan-shocks-balanga-for-maiden-chooks-crown |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=ABS-CBN News}}
Rike returned to playing for Pasig for the FIBA 3x3 Xiong An Challenger.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=August 22, 2019 |title=Troy Rike rejoins Pasig for Fiba 3x3 Xiong An Challenger in China |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/troy-rike-rejoins-pasig-in-fiba-3x3-xiong-an-challenger-in-china-a2437-20190822 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} At the end of the season, he initially thought about getting drafted into the PBA, but then had a change of heart and withdrew his name from the 2019 PBA draft.{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=November 5, 2019 |title=Troy Rike, Franky Johnson to remain in Chooks 3x3 |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/troy-rike-franky-johnson-to-remain-in-chooks-3x3/168548 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}
In the 2020 President's Cup, he played for Zamboanga Chooks-to-Go.{{Cite web |last= |date=October 5, 2020 |title=It's now a go for Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/its-now-a-go-for-chooks-to-go-pilipinas-3x3/ |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=BusinessWorld Online |language=en-US}} Again, his team claimed the President's Cup.{{Cite web |last=Lozada |first=Bong |date=October 30, 2020 |title=Zamboanga City wins Chooks 3×3 Grand Finals |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/407808/zamboanga-city-wins-chooks-3x3-grand-finals |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}} He finished his 3x3 career as the no. 5 player in the country.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=February 10, 2021 |title=The 2021 PBA Rookie Draft class has no shortage of quality bigs |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/spin-s-picks-next-batch-of-bigs-raring-to-show-worth-in-pba-a2437-20210210-lfrm |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}
= NorthPort Batang Pier (2021–2022) =
After two years in the 3x3 circuit, Rike declared for the 2020 PBA Draft.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=November 26, 2020 |title=Munzon, Pasaol, Rike, Santillan to join PBA Draft after 3x3 stint |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/chooks-3x3-quartet-to-apply-for-pba-draft-a2437-20201126 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} He was drafted by the NorthPort Batang Pier with the 11th pick.{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=April 19, 2021 |title=NorthPort signs top rookie picks Jamie Malonzo, Troy Rike |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/northport-come-to-terms-with-top-rookie-picks-jamie-malonzo-troy-rike-a793-20210419 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} He was signed to a two-year contract. In the 2021 Philippine Cup, he had a career-high 20 points on six threes, along with eight rebounds and three blocks, which came in NorthPort's win over the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters.{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=July 22, 2021 |title=Hot-shooting NorthPort rookie Troy Rike elated to get first PBA win |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/troy-rike-hits-six-threes-but-northport-rookie-much-happier-with-win-a795-20210722 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}
Rike was not able to play in the 2022 Philippine Cup due to him taking a leave of absence.{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=June 2, 2022 |title=NorthPort to miss another big man as Troy Rike uncertain for new season |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/northport-to-miss-another-big-man-as-troy-rike-uncertain-for-new-season-a793-20220602 |access-date=July 24, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} He did not return to the team that entire season. As of 2025, he has no plans of returning to the PBA.{{Cite web |last=Sayson |first=Homer |date=March 25, 2025 |title=COLUMN: Troy Rike's life after the PBA isn't too shabby |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/former-northport-nu-player-troy-rike-on-life-after-the-pba-a2244-20250325?ref=home_featured_big |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}
Career statistics
= PBA =
{{PBA player statistics legend}}
[https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Troy-Rike/Summary/85584#International] Real GM
= Season-by-season averages =
{{PBA player statistics start}}
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2021}}
| align=left | NorthPort
| 24 || 13.6 || .457 || .432 || .500 || 2.7 || .3 || .2 || .3 || 3.8
|-class=sortbottom
| align=center colspan=2 | Career
| 24 || 13.6 || .457 || .432 || .500 || 2.7 || .3 || .2 || .3 || 3.8
{{s-end}}
= NCAA =
{{NBA player statistics legend}}
{{NBA player statistics start}}
|-
| align="left" | 2014–15
| align="left" | Wake Forest
| 4 || 0 || 1.5 || .000 || .000 || .500 || .5 || .3 || .0 || .0 || 0.3
|-
| align="left" | 2015–16
| align="left" | Wake Forest
| 5 || 0 || 1.4 || .500 || .000 || .000 || 1.2 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 0.4
|-
| align="left" | 2016–17
| align="left" | Wake Forest
| 5 || 0 || 1.2 || 1.000 || .000 || .000 || .8 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 0.4
|-
| align="left" | 2017–18
| align="left" | Wake Forest
| 9 || 1 || 1.3 || .429 || .000 || .706 || .0 || .1 || .0 || .0 || 0.8
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career
| 23 || 1 || 1.3 || .455 || .333 || .333 || .5 || .1 || .0 || .0 || 0.5{{end}}
National team career
Rike was named to the "23-for-2023" pool, which was composed of young players for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Along with other Gilas Cadets, he played in the 2018 FilOil Preseason Cup.{{Cite web |date=April 18, 2018 |title=Kobe Paras, Kai Sotto, Ricci Rivero, Troy Rike lead Gilas cadets in Filoil Preseason Cup |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/kobe-paras-kai-sotto-banner-gilas-cadets-roster-set-for-battle-in-filoil-cup |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}
Rike also played a part in the Philippines–Australia brawl, as he protected Australian player Chris Goulding from further attacks.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=July 3, 2018 |title=Gilas cadet was in middle of fracas all right, but as peacemaker |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/gilas-cadet-was-in-middle-of-fracas-all-right-but-as-peacemaker-a2437-20180703 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} For his actions, he was awarded a cash incentive, but he gave it to charity.
In 2019, he represented the Philippines in the Jakarta 3x3 International Invitational Challenge.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=November 8, 2019 |title=Munzon, Pasaol pair up in glimpse of potential PH 3x3 team at Jakarta tilt |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/munzon-pasaol-pair-up-as-philippines-gets-early-3x3-oqt-preparation-a2437-20191108 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} The next year, he was a member of the team that competed in the 2020 Fiba 3x3 World Tour Doha Masters.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=November 13, 2020 |title=Troy Rike, Aldin Ayo leave UAAP feud behind ahead of 3x3 team-up |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/once-rivals-troy-rike-and-aldin-ayo-now-on-the-same-side-with-chooks-3x3-a2437-20201113 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}
Personal life
Rike's mother, Veronica Verzosa, used to play collegiate tennis for the University of San Francisco. He also has a younger brother and sister. He is a nephew of former senator Antonio Trillanes.{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=May 29, 2018 |title=Troy Rike honored as he finally realizes Gilas dream |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/troy-rike-honored-finally-realizes-gilas-dream/117078 |access-date=January 3, 2025 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en}}
Since leaving the PBA, Rike has become a content creator based on sports cards, and has been dating Lily Hurtubise, a cheerleader for the Golden State Warriors.
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://pba.ph/players/troy-edward-rike PBA.ph profile]
- [https://godeacs.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/troy-rike/4937 Wake Forest Demon Deacons bio]
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Category:Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball players
Category:St. Ignatius College Preparatory alumni