Rudolph "Rudy" Hackett (born May 10, 1953) is a retired American professional basketball player. A 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) and 210 lb (95 kg) power forward, he played college basketball for the Syracuse Orange.
Hackett played college basketball at Syracuse University, with the Syracuse Orange, from 1972 to 1975.
Hackett was selected with the 37th pick (3rd round) in the 1975 NBA draft by the New Orleans Jazz, and with the 25th pick (3rd round) by the Spirits of St. Louis in the 1975 ABA draft.[1][2] He played for the Spirits, New York Nets, and Indiana Pacers over two seasons. Hackett also played professionally in Italy.[3]
Hackett is a strength and conditioning coach for the USC Trojans men's basketball team.[3][4][5]
Rudy Hackett married an Italian woman, they have a son, Daniel Hackett, an Italian professional basketball player.[6]
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