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List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 12 or more 3-point field goals in a game

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A three-point field goal (also known as a "three-pointer" or "3-pointer") is a field goal in a basketball game, made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc radiating from the basket. A successful attempt is worth three points, in contrast to the two points awarded for shots made inside the three-point line. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) keeps records of the Division I 3-point field made in a game leaders. The statistic was first recognized in the 1986–87 season when 3-point field goals were officially instituted by the NCAA. From the 1986–87 season through the 2007–08 season, the three-point perimeter was marked at 19 ft 9 in (6.02 m) for both men's and women's college basketball.[1] On May 3, 2007, the NCAA men's basketball rules committee passed a measure to extend the distance of the men's three-point line back to 20 ft 9 in (6.32 m), while the women's line would remain the same[1] until being moved to match the men's arc starting with the 2011–12 season.[2] In June 2019, the NCAA officially announced that the men's three-point line would be extended to match the FIBA standard of 6.75 metres (22 ft 2 in) in a two-phase implementation, with Division I adopting the new distance in 2019–20 and Divisions II and III doing the same in 2020–21.[3]

Through December 18, 2019, only 19 players have made at least 12 three-point field goals in a single game.[4][5] Gary Bossert was the first and has the highest three-point field goal percentage among the 19.[6][7] The all-time record is 15, which had only occurred one time between 1986–87 and 2017–18, by Marshall's Keith Veney.[8] On December 14, 1996, he set the record against Morehead State.[4] Then, within a two-night span in November 2018, two other players tied Veney's record.[9] On November 14, Robert Morris' Josh Williams made 15, and then on November 15 Furman's Jordan Lyons matched it.[9][10] Veney remains the only player to have made 15 threes against Division I opposition; Robert Morris' opponent of Mount Aloysius was in NCAA Division III, and Furman's opponent of North Greenville was Division II (both schools remain at those respective levels today). Only three other players have made 14 three-pointers: Ronald Blackshear, Dave Jamerson and Askia Jones. Blackshear and Jones did so against Division I opponents, while Jamerson's performance was against a Division II opponent.[4] Jones' performance is an NCAA postseason record.[11]

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Dates of 12+ three-pointers

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3-pointers
made 		Player Pos. Cl. Team Opponent Date Ref.
15 Jordan Lyons G Jr Furman North Greenville November 15, 2018 [9]
15 Josh Williams G Jr Robert Morris Mount Aloysius November 14, 2018 [10]
15 Keith Veney G Sr Marshall Morehead State December 14, 1996 [8]
14 Ronald Blackshear G Jr Marshall (2) Akron March 1, 2002 [12]
14 (NIT) Askia Jones G Sr Kansas State Fresno State March 24, 1994 [13]
14 Dave Jamerson G Sr Ohio Charleston (WV) December 21, 1989 [13]
13 Darius Dawkins G Sr Jacksonville Middle Georgia State January 3, 2017 [14]
13 A. J. English G Sr Iona Fairfield December 1, 2015 [15]
13 Rotnei Clarke G So Arkansas Alcorn State November 13, 2009 [5]
12 R. J. Hunter G So Georgia State UTSA December 22, 2013 [16]
12 Jamel Jackson G Jr Seton Hall VMI December 12, 2009 [17]
12 Michael Jenkins G Jr Winthrop North Greenville (2) November 11, 2006 [18]
12 Terrence Woods G Jr Florida A&M Coppin State March 1, 2003 [19]
12 Clarence Gilbert G Sr Missouri Colorado February 23, 2002 [20]
12 David McMahan G Sr Winthrop (2) Coastal Carolina January 15, 1996 [21]
12 Mitch Taylor G Jr Southern Louisiana Christian December 1, 1994 [4]
12 Al Dillard G Jr Arkansas (2) Delaware State December 11, 1993 [22]
12 Darrin Fitzgerald G Sr Butler Detroit Mercy February 9, 1987 [23]
12 Gary Bossert G Sr Niagara Siena January 7, 1987 [24]

References

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General
  • "2022–23 NCAA Men's Basketball Records" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
Specific
  1. ^ a b Katz, Andy (May 3, 2007). "Committee extends men's 3-point line to 20-9". ESPN. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
  2. ^ "NCAA Women's Basketball Record Book" (PDF). Retrieved February 2, 2018.
  3. ^ "Men's basketball 3-point line extended to international distance" (Press release). NCAA. June 5, 2019. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d "2012–13 NCAA Men's Basketball Records" (PDF). 2012–13 NCAA Men's Basketball Media Guide. National Collegiate Athletic Association. 2012. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
  5. ^ a b Angevine, Eric (November 2009). "Arkansas' Rotnei Clarke Unselfishly Scores 51 Points". StormingtheFloor.net. The Huffington Post. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
  6. ^ "On this date.: [NORTH SPORTS FINAL Edition]". Chicago Tribune. January 7, 1993. p. 11. ProQuest 283377270. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  7. ^ "2022-23 DIVISION I MEN'S BASKETBALL RECORDS" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Steinberg, Dan (May 2, 2006). "A Little Locker Room Juice". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
  9. ^ a b c "Lyons' Record-Setting Night Powers Furman Past North Greenville, 107–67". Furman University. November 15, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
  10. ^ a b "Robert Morris' Josh Williams matches NCAA record with 15 3's". Associated Press. November 14, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
  11. ^ Douchant, Mike. "NIT historical facts". USA Today. Archived from the original on March 16, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  12. ^ "NBA Development League: Ronald Blackshear". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. 2010. Archived from the original on December 14, 2006. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  13. ^ a b "Jones Hits 14 of 18 Three-Pointers, Scores 62 in Kansas State Victory". Los Angeles Times. March 25, 1994. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
  14. ^ "JU's Darius Dawkins Sets @ASUNMBB Record With 13 Triples in Tuesday Rout". aausports.org. ASUN Conference. January 4, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
  15. ^ "English's 46 points, 13 treys leads Iona over Fairfield". The Washington Post. December 1, 2015. Archived from the original on December 10, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
  16. ^ "Georgia State vs. UTSA box score". ESPN.com. ESPN Internet Ventures. December 22, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
  17. ^ "2009–10 NCAA Division I Three-Point Field Goals Made (single game)". NCAA.com. National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved June 1, 2010.[permanent dead link]
  18. ^ "Winthrop 89, North Greenville 46" (Google). wistv.com. 2006. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
  19. ^ "FAMU's Terrence Woods Sets NCAA Mark for Juniors in Three-Pointers". Onnidan Online. March 22, 2003. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
  20. ^ "Clarence Gilbert". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. 2002. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
  21. ^ "NCAA Men's Basketball: Single Game Records". HickokSports.com. 2010. Archived from the original on December 6, 2012. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
  22. ^ "Arkansas' Dillard sets SEC 3-pointer mark in blowout". Google news archive. Daily News. December 12, 1993. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
  23. ^ "Individual Records (League Games)". Horizon League. 2010. Archived from the original on August 2, 2012. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
  24. ^ "Gary Bossert: Men's Basketball – 1987". PurpleEagles.com. Niagara University. 2010. Archived from the original on June 22, 2009. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
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