Best Free Throw Shooting Teams In College Basketball
Free throw shooting is a crucial aspect of college basketball, often determining the outcome of close games. The ability to convert free throw opportunities into points can make all the difference in a team's season. Here, we take a look at the top free throw shooting teams in college basketball.
1. St. Mary's Gaels
The St. Mary's Gaels currently have the best free throw shooting percentage in all of college basketball. The team is shooting an impressive 81.9% from the charity stripe, with guard Jordan Ford leading the way at 88.2%. St. Mary's has been consistently solid from the free throw line all season, giving them an important edge in close games.
2. Belmont Bruins
The Belmont Bruins rank second in the nation in free throw shooting percentage, with a team average of 81.5%. Their sharp-shooting guard Adam Kunkel is converting at an impressive 92.9% clip, making him one of the top free throw shooters in the nation. Belmont's consistency from the line has helped them secure several close victories this season.
3. Villanova Wildcats
The Villanova Wildcats are perennial contenders in college basketball, and their free throw shooting has played a major role in their sustained success. The team is shooting 80.8% from the line this season, with guard Collin Gillespie leading the way at 87.3%. Villanova's ability to convert from the line has helped them secure several key victories this season.
4. UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
UC Santa Barbara ranks fourth in the nation in free throw shooting percentage, with the team converting at an 80.5% clip. The Gauchos are led by guard Max Heidegger, who is shooting an impressive 90.5% from the line this season. UC Santa Barbara's accuracy from the line has played a major role in their strong start to the season.
5. BYU Cougars
The BYU Cougars round out the top five free throw shooting teams in college basketball, converting at a 79.6% clip as a team. Guard TJ Haws has been a key contributor, shooting 84.6% from the line. BYU's accuracy from the line has helped them win several close games this season, including a key victory over then-undefeated San Diego State.
Conclusion
Free throw shooting is an important aspect of college basketball, and these five teams have proven themselves to be the best in the nation at converting from the line. St. Mary's, Belmont, Villanova, UC Santa Barbara, and BYU are all teams to watch as we head into the stretch run of the college basketball season.
