In only three years playing for his father Press Maravich at LSU, Maravich scored 3,667 points - 1,138 points in 1968, 1,148 points in 1969 and 1,381 points in 1970 while averaging 43.8, 44.2 and 44.5 points per game. In the process, "Pistol Pete" set 11 NCAA and 34 Southeastern Conference records, as well as every LSU record in points scored, scoring average, field goals attempted and made, and free throws attempted and made, and assists. In his collegiate career, the 6' 5" (1.96 m) guard averaged an incredible 44.2 points per game in 83 contests and led the NCAA in scoring three times. He also set an NCAA record by scoring more than 50 points 28 times. He was named a three-time All-American and still holds many of these records, more than 35 years later. Notably, his 3,667 points don't factor in the 741 he scored his freshman year, or the fact that they played without a three-point line.
3,667 in three varsity seasons at LSU. Freshmen weren't eligible for varsity play back then.
Well first of all, his name is spelled Pete Maravich. On average, Pistol Pete scored and an average of 44.2 points per game but his ultimate score for a game in history was 66 points so no, he did no score 100 points in a game.
Pete Maravich was a very skilled basketball player who played for the Atlanta Hawks, Utah Jazz and The Boston Celtics.
No, Pete Maravich never signed a million dollar contract during his playing career. He played in the NBA from 1970 to 1980, a time when player salaries were much lower compared to today's NBA. At the peak of his career, Maravich was earning around $300,000 per season.
I don't know.. i think because of his jump shot
Pete Maravich The above answer is incorrect. Pete Maravich played for LSU not Ky. Ky's all time leading scorer in Women's basketball is Valerie Still with 2,763 points. Dan Issel is the leading scorer for the men's team with 2,138 points.
Well first of all, his name is spelled Pete Maravich. On average, Pistol Pete scored and an average of 44.2 points per game but his ultimate score for a game in history was 66 points so no, he did no score 100 points in a game.
"Pistol" Pete Maravich scored 3,667 career points for LSU. He ended his college career in 1970. In that era, freshman were not allowed to play on the varsity team, so Pete achieved his scoring total in only 3 college seasons. He averaged around 44 points a game each season for 3 years. And there was no 3 point line back then.
Pete Maravich averaged 44.2 points a game during his 4 year college career. According to Dale Brown, his coach at LSU, who conducted research to adjust his points total if the 3 point shot had been around he would have averaged 13 three pointers per game. That would have made his career average 57 points per game.
Pete Maravich holds the record of 44.2 ppg in his college career. His nickname is "Pistol Pete."
Pete Maravich was born on June 22, 1947.
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Pete Maravich scored more points in his college career than any other NCAA Division 1 player. While playing at LSU "Pistol Pete" Maravich scored an amazing 3667 points and averaged 44.2 points per game. What makes this record even more amazing is that it was accomplished before the three point line was established. He also had to accomplish this amazing feat in three years because at that time, the NCAA did not allow freshman to compete on the varsity team in college basketball.
Pete Maravich was born on June 22, 1947.
Pete Maravich, with 3667 points.
Pete Maravich shot .438 percent in college.
In Division one, Pete Maravich scored 1381 points in 1970 for LSU (44.5 avg).