Cincinnati Royals Regular Season Rosters
1957-1958 Cincinnati Royals Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Duckett | G | 6-1 | 195 | 0 | St. John's | 1957 Rnd 2 Pick 1 | United States |
| Si Green | G | 6-2 | 185 | 1 | Duquesne | 1956 Rnd 1 Pick 1 | United States |
| George King | G | 6-0 | 175 | 5 | University of Charleston | 1950 Rnd 8 Pick 6 | United States |
| Clyde Lovellette | FC | 6-10 | 234 | 4 | Kansas | 1952 Rnd 1 Pick 10 | United States |
| Tom Marshall | F | 6-4 | 215 | 2 | Western Kentucky | 1954 Rnd 1 Pick 7 | United States |
| Monk Meineke | PF | 6-7 | 208 | 5 | Dayton | 1952 Rnd 2 Pick 3 | United States |
| Jerry Paulson | G | 6-3 | 185 | 0 | Manhattan | 1957 Rnd 3 Pick 1 | United States |
| Jim Paxson, Sr. | GF | 6-6 | 200 | 1 | Dayton | 1954 Rnd 11 Pick 6 | United States |
| Dave Piontek | F | 6-6 | 230 | 1 | Xavier | 1956 Rnd 3 Pick 1 | United States |
| Richie Regan | G | 6-2 | 180 | 2 | Seton Hall | 1953 Rnd 1 Pick 4 | United States |
| Dick Ricketts | F | 6-7 | 215 | 2 | Duquesne | 1955 Rnd 1 Pick 1 | United States |
| Maurice Stokes | FC | 6-7 | 232 | 2 | St. Francis (PA) | 1955 Rnd 1 Pick 2 | United States |
| Jack Twyman | F | 6-6 | 210 | 2 | Cincinnati | 1955 Rnd 2 Pick 2 | United States |
1957-1958 Cincinnati Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | G. King | R. Regan | J. Twyman | C. Lovellette | M. Stokes |
| Rotation | D. Ricketts | M. Meineke | |||
| Rotation | J. Paxson, Sr. | ||||
| Rotation | D. Piontek | ||||
| Lim PT | D. Duckett | T. Marshall | |||
| Lim PT | J. Paulson | ||||
| Lim PT | S. Green |
1957-1958 Western Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis Hawks | 41-31 | - |
| 2 | Detroit Pistons | 33-39 | 8 |
| 3 | Cincinnati Royals | 33-39 | 8 |
| 4 | Minneapolis Lakers | 19-53 | 22 |
1957-1958 Cincinnati Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Maurice Stokes | All-NBA Second Team (1958) |
| Maurice Stokes | Western All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1958) |
| Jack Twyman | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (1958) |
1957-1958 Cincinnati Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Lovellette | 71 | 36.5 | 23.4 | 12.1 | 1.9 |
| Jack Twyman | 72 | 30.2 | 17.2 | 6.4 | 1.5 |
| Maurice Stokes | 63 | 39.0 | 16.9 | 18.1 | 6.4 |
| Jim Paxson, Sr. | 67 | 26.8 | 9.8 | 5.2 | 2.1 |
| George King | 63 | 36.1 | 9.7 | 4.9 | 5.3 |
| Dick Ricketts | 72 | 22.5 | 7.8 | 5.7 | 1.6 |
| Richie Regan | 72 | 22.9 | 7.3 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Dave Piontek | 71 | 14.5 | 5.6 | 3.6 | 0.7 |
| Monk Meineke | 67 | 11.8 | 4.9 | 3.4 | 0.6 |
| Dick Duckett | 34 | 12.5 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Tom Marshall | 29 | 15.6 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 0.5 |
| Jerry Paulson | 6 | 11.3 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 |
1957-1958 Cincinnati Royals Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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Dick Duckett was selected as the #1 pick in the Second Round of the 1957 NBA Draft by the Rochester Royals. Dick Duckett signed a contract with the Cincinnati Royals on September 1, 1957. Si Green was selected as the #1 pick in the First Round of the 1956 NBA Draft by the Rochester Royals. Si Green signed a multi-year contract with the Rochester Royals on September 1, 1956. Jerry Paulson was selected as the #1 pick in the 3 Round of the 1957 NBA Draft by the Rochester Royals. Jerry Paulson signed a contract with the Cincinnati Royals on September 1, 1957. Dave Piontek was selected as the #1 pick in the 3 Round of the 1956 NBA Draft by the Rochester Royals. Dave Piontek signed a multi-year contract with the Rochester Royals on September 1, 1956. Richie Regan was selected as the #4 pick in the First Round of the 1953 NBA Draft by the Rochester Royals. Richie Regan signed a multi-year contract with the Rochester Royals on September 1, 1955. Maurice Stokes was selected as the #2 pick in the First Round of the 1955 NBA Draft by the Rochester Royals. Maurice Stokes signed a multi-year contract with the Rochester Royals on September 1, 1955. Jack Twyman was selected as the #2 pick in the Second Round of the 1955 NBA Draft by the Rochester Royals. Jack Twyman signed a multi-year contract with the Rochester Royals on September 1, 1955. |
| Acquired via Trade |
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George King was acquired in a trade by the Cincinnati Royals from the Syracuse Nationals on August 15, 1957. Clyde Lovellette was acquired in a trade by the Rochester Royals from the Minneapolis Lakers on April 17, 1957. Jim Paxson, Sr. was acquired in a trade by the Rochester Royals from the Minneapolis Lakers on April 17, 1957. Dick Ricketts was acquired in a trade by the Rochester Royals from the St. Louis Hawks on January 9, 1956. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
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Monk Meineke signed a contract as a free agent with the Cincinnati Royals on September 1, 1957. |