Bevo Francis holds the record for most points scored in an NCAA basketball game with 113, set in 1954.
The highest number of points scored by an NBA basketball player in an NBA game is 100 points by Wilt Chaimberlain. The second most scored points in the NBA is by Kobe Bryant, at 81 points in a game. The third most scored points in a game, is again by Wilt at 79 points.
In 1962, Warriors' center Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points against the Knicks. Warriors win 169-147. No one has passed this and it remains the record for most points scored by one player in a basketball game. The closest was Kobe Bryant's 81 points.
In the Far Eastern Games, Luis "Lou" Salvador scored the Philippines, and the Far Eastern Games all-time record for the most points scored by a player in a single game. He scored 116 points to lead the Philippines beat China, and recapture the gold medal.
"Pistol" Pete Maravich
Bevo Francis holds the record for most points scored in an NCAA basketball game with 113, set in 1954.
Wilt Chamberlain
which player scored 72 points in a division 1 men's basketball game in 1991
Wilt Chamberlion with 100 points in 1 game
Jack Taylor of Grinell college scored 138 points.
Pete Maravich scored 1381 points in 1970 in 31 games for an average of 44.5 ppg. That is the NCAA Division One record for a single season.
In the Far Eastern Games, Luis "Lou" Salvador scored the Philippines, and the Far Eastern Games all-time record for the most points scored by a player in a single game. He scored 116 points to lead the Philippines beat China, and recapture the gold medal.
Pistol Pete?
He was the best basketball player ever. He scored 1,000,000 points.
The highest number of points scored by an NBA basketball player in an NBA game is 100 points by Wilt Chaimberlain. The second most scored points in the NBA is by Kobe Bryant, at 81 points in a game. The third most scored points in a game, is again by Wilt at 79 points.
Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in an NBA basketball game.
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