Uconn Men's Basketball All Time Scoring List
UConn men's basketball has a rich history of producing some of the best players in the country. With 4 national championships, 7 Final Four appearances, and a total of 17 Big East championships, the Huskies have consistently been one of the top programs in college basketball. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the all-time scoring leaders for UConn men's basketball.
1. Kemba Walker (2008-2011)
Kemba Walker is the all-time leading scorer for UConn men's basketball, with 1,783 points in just three seasons. He led the Huskies to the 2011 national championship, and was named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player that year. Walker was also a two-time All-Big East First Team selection, and a consensus First Team All-American in 2011.
2. Chris Smith (1988-1992)
Chris Smith is second on the all-time scoring list for UConn men's basketball, with 2,145 points over four seasons. He was a three-time All-Big East selection, and was named the Big East Player of the Year in 1992. Smith was also a consensus Second Team All-American that same year.
3. Ray Allen (1993-1996)
Ray Allen is one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, but he also had an impressive college career at UConn. He scored 1,922 points in just three seasons, and was a two-time All-Big East selection. Allen was also a consensus First Team All-American in 1996, and led the Huskies to the Elite Eight that year.
4. Richard Hamilton (1996-1999)
Richard Hamilton, also known as "Rip," scored 1,938 points over three seasons at UConn. He led the Huskies to the 1999 national championship, and was named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player that year. Hamilton was also a two-time All-Big East selection, and a consensus First Team All-American in 1999.
5. Donyell Marshall (1991-1994)
Donyell Marshall scored 1,648 points in just three seasons at UConn. He was a two-time All-Big East selection, and was named the Big East Player of the Year in 1994. Marshall was also a consensus Second Team All-American that same year.
Conclusion
UConn men's basketball has had some truly great players over the years, and these five are just a few of the best. Kemba Walker leads the way as the all-time leading scorer, with Chris Smith, Ray Allen, Richard Hamilton, and Donyell Marshall rounding out the top five. It's clear that UConn has a proud history of producing some of the best talent in college basketball, and that legacy continues to this day.
