Rick Raivio

Richard Raivio
Born	Portland, Oregon, United States
Occupation(s)	Professional basketball player (retired), real estate agent
Known for	Professional basketball career in Europe; University of Portland basketball records and honors

Richard Raivio is a retired American professional basketball athlete.

Career

During his time at Benson High School in Portland, Oregon, Raivio excelled in both basketball and football, securing three PIL championships alongside two state championships. His achievements led to his induction into the Portland Interscholastic League Sports Hall of Fame.

While attending the University of Portland, Raivio amassed 1,668 points, placing him second on the school's all-time scoring list. He also established school records for rebounds (910), field goal accuracy (.575), and total free throws made (454). Recognized three times as an All-West Coast Athletic Conference player, he earned the title of University of Portland Athlete of the Year in 1979 and was honored as a Scholastic All-American in 1980. His outstanding collegiate career was further acknowledged with his 1991 induction into the Portland Pilots’ Hall of Fame. Professionally, he was selected 163rd overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1979 draft and later picked 114th by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1980, participating in the Lakers' rookie camp and Summer League in 1981.

Raivio’s professional journey took him to Europe, starting with Pully Basket in Switzerland, where he played under coach Gary Lawrence. A highlight includes scoring 40 points during a 1982 FIBA Korać Cup match against Yugoslavia’s KK Zadar, which featured future NBA talent Stojko Vranković. Between 1985 and 1987, he competed for Racing Mechelen in Belgium, where he was noted for his versatile contributions on the court.

In France, Raivio delivered impressive statistics with ProB team Montpellier during the 1987–88 season, averaging 30.7 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game, playing a key role in their promotion to the top-tier league. He continued to perform strongly the next season, posting averages of 30.2 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per contest. Subsequently, he represented AS Monaco Basket from 1989 to 1991 before concluding his playing career at Villeurbanne during the 1991–92 season. Following retirement from professional basketball, Raivio established residence near Vancouver, Washington and transitioned into a career in real estate.

He is the father of professional basketball players Derek Raivio and Nik Raivio, as well as Matt Raivio, who competed at the collegiate level.