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Jack Taylor (born October 12, 1990) is an American former college basketball player at Grinnell College. He holds the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) record for most points in a single game after scoring 138 in 2012.
How are NCAA men's basketball rankings determined? ›
The Associated Press poll (AP poll) provides weekly rankings of the top 25 NCAA teams in one of three Division I college sports: football, men's basketball and women's basketball. The rankings are compiled by polling 62 sportswriters and broadcasters from across the nation.
How do you bet on NCAA men's basketball? ›
How do you bet on college basketball? A: You can bet on college basketball by picking the winner of the game (moneyline), which team will cover the spread (point spread), or combined points scored in the match (Over/Under).
What player went 21 for 22 in the 1973 NCAA men's basketball championship? ›
Bill Walton (pictured in 1974) made 21 of his 22 shots in the game. The game was held on March 26 at the St. Louis Arena in St. Louis, Missouri, before a crowd of 19,301 fans.
How many points does Caitlin Clark need to break the record? ›
Clark needed 18 points to break the record set by Maravich in 1970, and she passed that mark in the first half on the way to leading the Hawkeyes a 93-83 win over the Buckeyes, who entered ranked No. 2 in the country in the Associated Press Top 25.
What is the average score of a men's NCAA basketball game? ›
Average Points In College Basketball Game
During most seasons, the average college basketball team will score between 72 and 75 points per game on average. That means the average game features between 145 and 150 points, or a little bit more than the average points scored in a March Madness final championship game.
Who is ranked #1 in NCAA men's basketball? ›
Men's College Basketball Rankings
What percentage of the NCAA men's basketball players enter the professional ranks? ›
Men's basketball
Percentage NCAA to Major Pro calculated using the 46 NCAA selections (calculated as 46 / 4,270 = 1.1%). Since 2013, 10 international players have been drafted on average each year. We estimate that 3.8% of draft-eligible Division I players were chosen in the 2023 NBA draft (46 / 1,226).
Who is favored to win NCAA men's basketball? ›
UConn is the favorite to win the 2025 national championship at ESPN BET and Caesars Sportsbook, opening with +900 and 10-1 odds, respectively.
What is the meaning of over 143.5 in basketball? ›
Pistons – Over/Under 143.5. Bet the Over (144 or more points to be scored by both teams) Bet the Under (143 points or less to be scored in total)
So, just remember that it's still prohibited, per NCAA rules." Gwinn said student-athletes occasionally ask which sports they are allowed to bet on, but the school's message is clear: "Avoid it entirely."
Why was NC State banned in 1973? ›
Under the guidance of head coach Norm Sloan, NC State had gone undefeated the previous season while winning the ACC championship. But because it was on probation for recruiting violations, it had been ineligible to play for the national title in the NCAA tournament.
Who has the most NCAA men's basketball championship appearances? ›
What team has the most NCAA tournament appearances? There have been 80 NCAA tournaments since 1939, and there are five schools that have been to more than half of them. Kentucky has the most NCAA tournament appearances with 57, followed by North Carolina with 49.
What was NC State ranked in 1983? ›
1982–83 NC State Wolfpack men's basketball team
1982–83 NC State Wolfpack men's basketball |
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NCAA tournament National Champions ACC tournament champions |
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Ranking |
Coaches | No. 14 |
AP | No. 16 |
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What is the highest scoring NCAA games ever? ›
On January 12, 1992, Troy State University, now known as Troy University, defeated DeVry University of Atlanta 258–141 in a game that is considered to have established several unbreakable records.
What is the highest scoring NCAA final game? ›
The highest-scoring men's basketball games in NCAA March Madness history
Rank | Total | Winning team |
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1 | 264 | No. 11 seed Loyola Marymount |
2 | 234 | No. 10 seed Loyola Marymount |
3 | 232 | No. 1 seed UNLV |
4 | 221 | No. 5 seed Arkansas |
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What is the average number of points scored in the NCAA final game? ›
As we said before, we've got you covered. According to the reports, the average score of the NCAA Tournament championship game is 77-68 or 145 total points. To be clear, that's based on all men's games since 1987 - the year the three-pointer was introduced.