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Frank Selvy scored 1209 points for Furman in 1954 to lead division one with a 41.7 average. Bevo Francis of Rio Grande also scored 1255 points in 1954 to lead division three with a 46.5 average.

ANSWERIt was actually Johnny O'Brien, one half of the famous O'Brien twins in the 1951-52 season. During that season O'Brien scored 1,051 points for Seattle University giving them a berth into The National Invitational Tournament that season. The following year in the 1952-53 season he scored 916 points to finish his collegiate career with 2,733 points and leading Seattle University to their first NCAA Tournament berth. Following his successful collegiate Basketball and Baseball career, he along with his brother Eddie, were drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1953.
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On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points.

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it was Michael Jordan in 1999

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