Basketball Players who have scored

100 Points
in one game
& Men's Single-Game Scoring Records Progressions for various levels, leagues, countries, competitions

For all Women's Single-Game Scoring Records see: Womens Basketball Pioners page

 

•Early Professional Basketball Single-Game Scoring Records
Central Basketball League
   76 pts. Bill Keenan, Johnstown Johnnies (W 110-9) Alliance (Oh.), 3/16/1909 (38 FGs)
New York State League
   36 pts. Charles “Chief” Muller, Troy Trojans, 3/22/1912 (17 FG, 2 FT)
   34 pts. Barney Sedran, Utica Indians, 1913-14 (17 FGs)
Major League Level High Game Scoring Record Progression
N.B.L.
   21 pts. Leroy “Cowboy” Edwards, Oshkosh All-Stars (W 75-42) Kankakee Gallaghers, 1/4/1938 (7 FG, 7 FT)
   25 pts. Johnny Wooden, Ciesar All-Americans (W 61-38) Kankakee Gallaghers, 1/30/1938 at Whiting (10 FG, 5 FT)
   28 pts. Leroy “Cowboy” Edwards, Oshkosh All-Stars (W 68-35) at Kankakee Gallaghers, 2/2/1938 (13 FG/2 FT)
   30 pts. Leroy “Cowboy” Edwards, Oshkosh All-Stars (W 58-33) Kankakee Gallaghers, 2/8/1938
   39 pts. LeRoy “Cowboy” Edwards, Oshkosh All-Stars (W 73-48) Badger Collegians, 3/27/1938 (Non-League) at Marshfield, Wisc.
   38 pts. Stan Patrick, Chicago American Gears, n.d.
   40 pts. Bob Carpenter, Oshkosh All-Stars (W 77-45) Cleveland Allen Transfers, 2/9/1946 (14 FG/12-13 FT)
B.A.A.
   40 pts. Dom “Dino” Martin, Providence Steamrollers (W 91-68) Cleveland Rebels, 1/9/1947
   41 pts. Joe Fulks, Philadelphia Warriors (W 104-74) Toronto Huskies, 1/14/1947
   47 pts. Carl Braun, New York Knicks (W 114-85) Providence Steamrollers, 12/7/1947
   47 pts. George Mikan, Minneapolis Lakers (L 100-104O.T.) Chicago Stags, 12/4/1948
   47 pts. Joe Fulks, Philadelphia Warriors (W 94-90) at Providence Steam Rollers, 12/18/1948 2,631
   48 pts. George Mikan, Minneapolis Lakers v. Washington Capitols, 12/1948
   63 pts. Joe Fulks, Philadelphia Warriors (W 108-87) Indianapolis Jets, 2/10/1949
N.P.B.L.
   64 pts. Milt Schoon, Denver Refiners (W 99-72) Kansas City Hi-Spots, 1/21/1951
E.B.L.
(minor league)
   66 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons (W 153-1504 O.T.s) at Sunbury Mercuries, 3/2/1957
N.B.A.
   61 pts. George Mikan, Minneapolis Lakers (W 91-812 O.T.) Rochester Royals, 1/30/1952
   64 pts. Elgin Baylor, Minneapolis Lakers (W 136-115) Boston Celtics, 11/8/1959
   71 pts. Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (W 123-108) New York Knicks, 11/15/1960
   78 pts. Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (L 147-1513 O.T.) L.A. Lakers, 12/8/1961, at Philadelphia 4,022
National Basketball Association
  100 pts. Wilt “The Stilt” Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (W 169-147) New York Knicks, 3/2/1962
At Hershey, Pa. 4,124 [36 of 63 FG, 28 of 32 FT]
Turkey Professional Basketball
Turkish Basketball League
  153 pts. Erman Kunter, Fenerbahce Istanbul (W 175-99) Hilalspor Izmir, 1988 (1990-91?)
Istanbul League
  110 pts. Hüdai Budaner, Beþiktaþ Ýstanbul (W 110-56) Ýstanbul Karagücü, 3/16/1957
Korac Cup (European Cup)
  144 pts. Zdenko Babic, KK Zadar v. Apoelo of Cyprus, 1986
Greece Professional Basketball (F.N.C.)
  143 pts. Aristedes Mumoglou, Iraklis (W 170-94) VAO, ~1972 (71 FGs)
Anthracite Basketball League (Pre-Season Exhibition Game) (Semi-Pro)
  135 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers (W 228-47) Lithuanian Club (Shamokin), Jan. 1974 (62 FG, 11-19 FT) 236-47?
  100 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers (W 194-35) Independent Fire Company (Shamokin), 1973-74
(40' X 82' court. Games played at Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary. Also 82, 79, 60, 51, 50, 48, 27 pt games; 70.9 ppg avg.)
Philippines National Team
 116 pts. Luis “Lou” Salvador, Philippines v. China, 1923 Osaka Far Eastern Games
Germany Professional Basketball (4th Division)
  116 pts. Archie Talley, TV Clausen (Primesen) (W 132-91) Tria, 1978
Estonia Pro Basketball Scoring Record Holder:
  114 pts. Uino Urb, Tartu Kalev (W 116-?) Narva, 19__
Croatia A2 East (2nd Division, East Conference)
 113 pts. Matej Kuna, Belisce (W 159-77) Pozega, 2/11/2006 (70 in 2nd half; 111?)
Yugoslavia Professional League (S.F.R.J.) Scoring Record Holder:
  112 pts. Drazen Petrovic, Cibona Zagreb (Croatia) v. SMELT Olimpija (Slovenia), 10/5/1985 also called 114 pts.
Nicaragua Pro Basketball
  107 pts. Derick Omeir, Puta, 1978 Derick Wilfred Omeir Wilson Selección de Bluefiélds?
Philippine Basketball Association (Pro)
  105 pts. Tony Harris (U of New Orleans), Swift Premiums (W 151-147) Ginebra, at Loilo City, 1992
  103 pts. Michael Hackett, Ginebra San Miguel (W 197-168) Great Taste, 1985
Professional League of Bosnia-Herzegowina (Croatian Division- Liga Herceg-Bosne)
  105 pts. Josip Mihaljevic, KK Troglav Livno (W 144-68) KK Vitez, 11/21/1998
[28 of 36 3P, 4 of 4 2P, 13 of 13 FT]
B French Professional League
  101 pts. Jim Signorile, ____________, 197_ (from N.Y.U.)
Israeli Professional League
  101 pts. J.J. Eubanks, Maccabi Ramat-Gan v. Beitar Ramat-Gan, 1994-95 (Division 1)
  100 pts. Kevin Bradshaw, M.M. Givaat Shmuel (W 165-109) Maccabi Tverya, 1993-94 (Division 2)
European Cup
   99 pts. Radivoje “Zucko” Korac, OKK Belgrade (W 155-57) Alvik Stockholm, 1964
College Experimental Exhibition Games
  188 pts. John Barber, Los Angeles State (W 206-82) Chapman College Junior Varsity, 2/16/1953 (92 of 153 FGs•4 FTs)
  150 pts. John Barber, Los Angeles State (W 172-44) Newspaper Sports Writers, 2/18/1953
  103 pts. John Barber, Los Angeles State (W 119-69) Los Angeles City College Junior Varsity, 2/17/1953
National Collegiate Athletic Association
  116 pts. Clarence “Bevo” Francis, Rio Grande College (W 150-85) Ashland College (Ky.), 1/19/1953
  113 pts. Clarence “Bevo” Francis, Rio Grande College (W 134-91) Hillsdale College (Oh.), 2/2/1954
 [Also known as the “Babe Ruth of Basketball”]
  100 pts. Frank Selvy, Furman College (W 149-95) Newberry (S.C.), 2/13/1954
      [41 of 66 FG, 18 of 22 FT]
Philippines College Basketball
Cebu Collegiate Athletic Association
  126 pts. Julian Macoy, Colegio de San Carlos v. Cebu Trade School, 1957 (Played only 28 minutes.)
  101 pts. Julian Macoy, Colegeo de San Carlos v. Cebu Normal School, 1957
High School- United States
  135 pts. Danny Heater, Burnsville High (W 173-43) Widen Col., 1/26/1960 (West Virginia)
(53 of 70 FG, 29 of 41 FT, 32 Reb., 7 a.)
  127 pts. John Morris, Portsmouth-I.C. Norcom HS (W 173-47) Mary Smith (Accomac), 2/22/1961 (Virginia)
  120 pts. Dick Bogenrife, London-Midway HS (Sedalia) (W 137-46) Canaan HS, 2/6/1953 (Ohio)
  114 pts. Wayne Oakley, Hanson High (W 128-56) St. Agne's, 12/21/1954 (Kentucky) (47-55 FG, 20-24 FT)
  114 pts. Pete Cimino, Bristol HS (W 134-86) Palisades, 1/22/1960 (Pennsylvania) (132-81 ?)
[44 of 79 FG, 26 of 29 FT]
  113 pts. Herman “Buzz” Saygar, Culver H.S. (W 154-10) Winamac, 3/8/1913 (Indiana) (56 FG)
  108 pts. Morris Dale Mathis, St. Joe v. Witt Springs, 1/22/1955 (Arkansas) 1/25?, 2/23/1955?
  108 pts. Ken Robinson, Midway Cassatt High (W 118-39) Ruby South, 1/10/1961 (South Carolina) 130-30? (48 FG/12-13 FT/61 in 2nd half)
  105 pts. Kenneth Johnson, Grandfield HS (W 120-65) Terral, 1/9/1979 (Oklahoma) (71 pts. in 1st half)
  104 pts. Danny Boyd, Camden High (W 130-43) at Clarkesburg High, 1/6/1961 (6'0") (Tennessee)
  103 pts. Dickie Pitts, Wimauma High (W 123-77) St. Petersburg Admiral Farragut, 2/14/1956 (Florida)
  103 pts. Brian Payne, New Port Richey Christian (W 111-60) Clearwater St. Paul, 1988 (Florida)
  102 pts. Ed Vondra, Brainard High (W 146-__), 1922 (Nebraska)
  102 pts. Bennie Fuller, Little Rock School for the Deaf (W 133-58) Leola, 12/9/1971 (Ark.) (38 pt. in 4th qtr.) 12/4?
  101 pts. Cedrick Hensley, Heritage Christian-Cleveland (W 178-28) Banff Christian-Houston, 1/16/2001 (Tx.)
  100 pts. Wayne Coward, J.C. Lynch High (W 139-31) Britton's Neck, 1/24/1961 1961? (South Carolina) (80 pts. in 2nd half)
  100 pts. Greg Procell, Noble-Ebarb (W 139-79) Elizabeth, 1/20/1970 (Louisiana) (135-85)? 1/29?
  100 pts. Dajuan Wagner, Camden High (W 157-67) Camden County Vo-Tech-Gloucester Township, 1/16/2001 (N.J.)
  100 pts. Tigran Grigorian, Pico Rivera Mesrobian (W 114-47) L.A. Pacific Christain, 2/11/2003 (California)
   98 pts. Chuck Kinney, Peru High (New York), 1955
   98 pts. Bennie Fuller, Arkansas School for the Deaf, 1970 (Ark.)
   97 pts. Guy Barr, Rochester H.S. (W 139-9) Breman, 1908 (Indiana)
   97 pts. Ed Burling, Crystal Falls HS (W 107-27) Iron River, 1910-11 (Michigan)
   97 pts. Walter Garrett, West End High (W 97-54) Glenn Vocational, 1/11/1963 (Birmingham, Alabama)
   95 pts. Jim Crowley, East Boston High (W 149-1) Chelsea, 1/24/1906 (Massachusetts) (47 FG)
   94 pts. Greg Barr, Camden High (W 161-73) Highland High, 1994 (New Jersey)
   93 pts. J.D. Boyer, Winona High (W 126-57) Fremont, 2/8/1955 (Missouri)
   93 pts. Bobby Joe Douglas, Marion High (W 114-44) Monroe Quachita Christian, 12/1979 (38 in 4th) (Louisiana)
   93 pts. Hardy Safford, Wimauma (W 122-44) Lithia Pinecrest, 2/11/1956 (Florida) 92?
   92 pts. George “Luke” Wilson, Esberry High v. O'Fallon, 2/24/1953 (Missouri)
   92 pts. Bob Mullery, Plymouth St. Vincent's (W 128-38) Sacred Heart-Plains, 2/18/1957 (Pennsylvania)
   92 pts. Henry Yhegwu, Houston Gulf Shore Academy (W 114-22) Prepare A Table Academy, 2/15/2002 (Texas)
   91 pts. Wally Piekarski, Tilden High Juniors (W 122-22) Dunbar High Juniors, 2/24/1948 (Chicago, Illinois) (5'5"; 32 min. game)
   91 pts. John Battle, Chicago Cathedral (W 135-28) Evanston Roycemore, 1/31/1979 (Illinois)
   90 pts. Snowden Hert, Newberry v. Worthington, 1917 (Indiana)
   90 pts. Wilt Chamberlain, Overbrook (W 123-21) Roxborough, 2/17/1955 (Pennsylvania) (36 FG/18 FT)
   90 pts. Cal Vogel, Wilsonboro Nazareth (W 92-52) Pen Argyl, 2/25/1955 (Pennsylvania)
   90 pts. Darius Cunningham, Carver High v. Morgan Park, 2/18/1959 (Chicago, Illinois)
   90 pts. Dwight “Dike” Hatfield Glouster High (W 128-54) Chauncey-Dover, 1/24/1961 (5'10" Sr.; 37-52 FGs, 16-19 FTs) (Ohio)
   90 pts. Tim Saylor, White's Institute (W 133-68) Donaldson Divine Heart, 1971 (Indiana)
   90 pts. Billy Miller, Nancy High v. Pine Knot, 1976 (Kentucky) (50 pts. in 1 qtr.)
   90 pts. Cash Eggleston, Minnesota Transition (W 153-69) St. Paul Community of Peace Charter, 2/2/2005 (Minn.) (39 in 1st)
Junior High School - United States
  139 pts. Bob Harrison, Lagrange School (W 139-8) Arch Street School, 2/3/1941 (5'9", 13-yr. old, 8th-grader; 69 FGs, 1 FT) (Ohio)
  104 pts. Joe Wilmore, Union Junior High (Frankfort), March 1951 May be 1952. (Illinois)
Alabama Y.M.C.A.
  102 pts. Burl Dunlap, Virginia McCormick Center (West Huntsville) (W 159-60) Naval Reserve, 2/19/1957 (sat out 1st 10 minutes, 50-52 FGs)
High School (U19)- Great Britain
  124 pts. Paul Ogden, St. Alban's (W 224-85) South Chadderton, 1983
High School- Canada
  111 pts. Denham Brown, West Hill Collegiate Institute (W 154-58) R.H. King, 2/7/2002 (Toronto)
(Canada) Kent County League (Blenheim, Ontario)
  102 pts. Mac Morrison, team? (W 131-51) team?, Feb. 1942 (17-yrs. old) (Baskets measured 2½" too wide in diameter.)
Xenia (Ohio) Recreation League
  119 pts. Vern Lawson, Cassano Pizza Kings (W 119-56) Morris Beam Co., 1970 (57 FG, 5 FT)
(North Shore, Nassau County, New York) Police Boys Club Basketball League
  101 pts. Tom Emma, [Manhasset], 1971-72 (6th Grade)
Lovington (New Mexico) Summer (Recreation) Basketball League
  100 pts. Bryce Karger, Boys IV (W 207-94) Masse, Summer 1994 (quarter-final)
High School- Australia
  110 pts. Anthony Ferguson, Wynum North State High v. Balmoral, 2004 (Brisbane, South East Queensland)
Israel Mini-Basket (Biddy-Basket)
  104 pts. Alon Stein, Even-Yehuda v. Bnei-Zion, 1990
Women's Professional Basketball
  136 pts. Anat Draigor, Hapoel Mate Yehuda (W 158-41) Elitzur Givat Shmuel, 4/5/2006 (Israel Division III League Playoff Game, Round Two ?) (46 yr. old mother; 75 pts. in 2nd half)
  108 pts. Orna Ostfeld, Maccabi Ramat-Chen (W 221-21) M.A. Megiddo, 11/17/1981 (Israel)
  100 pts. LaTaunya Pollard Romanazzi, Sidis Ancona (Italian League), 1985-1995
Women's Amateur International Basketball
  124 pts. Hortencia Marcari, Minercal (W 251-27) v. ? , 1987 (Saõ Paulo City Championships, Brazil)
High School- Women
  113 pts. Epiphanny Prince, Murry Bergtraum High (W 137-32) Louis Brandeis HS, 2/1/2006 (54-60 FG, 29-29-22-33) (New York City)
  105 pts. Cheryl Miller, Riverside Poly (Cal.) (W 179-15) Notre Vista HS (Riverside), 1/26/1982
  101 pts. Lisa Leslie, Morningside H.S. (Inglewood, Cal.) (W 102-24 forf.) Torrance, 2/7/1990
      [Game forfeited after 1st half] [37 of 56 FG, 27 of 35 FT]
  100 pts. Linda Page, Philadelphia Dobbins Tech v. Mastbaum (Pennsylvania), 1981

 

•1st Women 100 Point Scorers:
6 on 6 Two-Court Era
   156 pts. Marie Boyd, Lonaconing Central (W 163-3) v. Ursuline Academy (Cumberland), 2/25/1924 (Maryland) (77 FGs)
   128 pts. Edith Olson, Meriden Washington High (W 148-0) v. South Norwalk, 3/1/1924 (Connecticut)
   120 pts. Ruth Hutchins, Griffith High (W 126-4) Merrillville High, 1927-28? (Indiana)
   120 pts. Helen Fox, Fort Smith High (W 140-2) St. Scholastica Academy, 3/20/1930 (Arkansas)
   116 pts. Denise Long, Union-Whitten High, 1969 (Iowa) [doubtful]
   111 pts. Norma Schoulte, Monona (W 132-12) Harper's Ferry, 1/29/1952 (Iowa) 54 FGs
   111 pts. Denise Long, Union-Whitten High v. Dows H.S., 1968 (Iowa)
   110 pts. Irene Silka, Maynard HS (W 127-13) v. Hawkeye, 1926 (Iowa)
   109 pts. Quinnie Hamm, Sparkman Sparkers v. Malvern High (A.A.U.), 1930 (Arkansas)
   107 pts. Beulah Thompson, New Hope (W 120-111) v. Mount Olive, 1954 (North Carolina)
   107 pts. Martha Ann Bowers, Norlina (W 112-34) v. William R. Davis, 1955 (North Carolina)
   107 pts. Shannon Kite, Elk Horn-Kimballton (W 133-52) Shelby-Tennant, 12/5/1988 (Iowa)
   106 pts. Ruth Hutchins, Griffith High (W 115-10) Ross High, Jan. 1928 (Indiana)
   106 pts. Dorris Anderson, Strong H.S. (El Dorado, Ark.) W 120-3 v. Wesson H.S., 2/14/1930 (Arkansas)
   106 pts. Babe Didrikson-Zaharias, Dallas Golden Cyclones (A.A.U.), 1930-31
   106 pts. Judy Vaughn, Westfield (W 132-60) v. Shoals, 1961 (North Carolina)
   105 pts. Jan Jensen, Elk Horn-Kimballton (W 139-80) Villisca, 1987 (Iowa)
   104 pts. Kay Wilson, Taylorsville (W 132-32) Marion, 3/1/1963 (North Carolina)
   102 pts. Quinnie Hamm, Sparkman Sparkers (Ark.), 1930 (A.A.U.)
   102 pts. Melba Overcash, Landis (W 107-35) East Spencer, 1/17/1950 (North Carolina)
   102 pts. Joan Gilreath, Hiddenite High (W 106-65) Mt. Ulla, 11/17/1953 (20/28/24/30) (North Carolina)
   102 pts. Gayle Waldroup, Lowell v. Sacred Heart, 1955/6 (North Carolina)
   101 pts. Bertha Longseth, Ottesen High, 1942 (Iowa)
   101 pts. Helen Corrick, Keswick High (W 113-14) Martinsburg, 12/20/1946 (Iowa)
   100 pts. Denise Long, Union-Whitten (W 143-45) Dows High, 2/14/1969 (101 pts.?) (Iowa)
   100 pts. Iris Spencer, Wyoming High (W 129-0) Moscow High, 12/4/1925 (Pennsylvania)
   100 pts. Janet Hays, Henry County (W 120-31) v. Puryear, 1/19/1956 (Tennessee)
   100 pts. Dianne Campbell, Claude High (W 106-19) Clarendon, 1/28/1972 (Texas)
   100 pts. Lynne Lorenzen, Ventura High v. Woden-Crystal Lake, 1986 (Iowa)
    99 pts. Aileen Cudd, Green Creek (W 102-10) Sunnyview, 1/2_/1939 (6'1" frosh•45 FGs•9 FT) (North Carolina)
    98 pts. Dorothy Compston, Warwick High (W 136-12) South Kingston, Jan. 1927 (49 FGs) (Rhode Island)
For more Female Basketball Scoring Records, see the Womens Basketball Pioneers Page!
Swedish Regional Boys Tournament, at Stockholm
  272 pts. Mats Wermelin, [team] (W 272-0) v. [team], 2/5/1974 13 yr. old

 

U.S. Professional Basketball Scoring Record Holders
P.B.L.A.
   21 pts. Colby Gunther, Atlanta Crackers v. Oklahoma City Drillers, at Wichita, 10/24/1947
   30 pts. Colby Gunther, Atlanta Crackers v. St. Joseph Outlaws, at Salina, 10/30/1947
   31 pts. George Mikan, Chicago Gears v. New Orleans Hurricanes, 11/7/1947
N.B.L.
   21 pts. Leroy “Cowboy” Edwards, Oshkosh All-Stars (W 75-42) Kankakee Gallaghers, 1/4/1938 (7 FG, 7 FT)
   25 pts. Johnny Wooden, Ciesar All-Americans (W 61-38) Kankakee Gallaghers, 1/30/1938 at Whiting (10 FG, 5 FT)
   28 pts. Leroy “Cowboy” Edwards, Oshkosh All-Stars (W 68-35) at Kankakee Gallaghers, 2/2/1938 (13 FG/2 FT)
   30 pts. Leroy “Cowboy” Edwards, Oshkosh All-Stars (W 58-33) Kankakee Gallaghers, 2/8/1938
   39 pts. LeRoy “Cowboy” Edwards, Oshkosh All-Stars (W 73-48) Badger Collegians, 3/27/1938 (Non-League) at Marshfield, Wisc.
   38 pts. Stan Patrick, Chicago American Gears, n.d.
   40 pts. Bob Carpenter, Oshkosh All-Stars (W 77-45) Cleveland Allen Transfers, 2/9/1946 (14 FG/12-13 FT)
   41 pts. George Mikan, Minneapolis Lakers (W 75-73) Rochester Royals, 1/18/1948
   42 pts. George Mikan, Minneapolis Lakers v. Tri-Cities, 1948
B.A.A.
   37 pts. Joe Fulks, Philadelphia Warriors (W 76-68) Chicago Stags, 12/3/1946
   40 pts. Dom “Dino” Martin, Providence Steamrollers (W 91-68) Cleveland Rebels, 1/9/1947
   41 pts. Joe Fulks, Philadelphia Warriors (W 104-74) Toronto Huskies, 1/14/1947
   47 pts. Carl Braun, New York Knicks (W 114-85) Providence Steamrollers, 12/7/1947
   47 pts. George Mikan, Minneapolis Lakers (L 100-104O.T.) Chicago Stags, 12/4/1948
   47 pts. Joe Fulks, Philadelphia Warriors (W 94-90) at Providence Steam Rollers, 12/18/1948 2,631
   48 pts. George Mikan, Minneapolis Lakers v. Washington Capitols, 12/1948
   63 pts. Joe Fulks, Philadelphia Warriors (W 108-87) Indianapolis Jets, 2/10/1949
N.P.B.L.
   12 pts. Ken Rollins, Louisville Alumnites at St. Paul Lights, 11/1/1950
   37 pts. Bob Brannum, Sheboygan Redskins v. Louisville Alumnites, 11/2/1950
   45 pts. Bob Brannum, Sheboygan Redskins v. Kansas City Hi-Spots, 12/28/1950
   64 pts. Milt Schoon, Denver Refiners (W 99-72) v. Kansas City Hi-Spots, 1/21/1951
N.B.A.
   61 pts. George Mikan, Minneapolis Lakers (W 91-812 O.T.) Rochester Royals, 1/20/1952
   64 pts. Elgin Baylor, Minneapolis Lakers (W 136-115) v. Boston Celtics, 11/8/1959
   71 pts. Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers v. New York Knicks, 11/15/1960
   78 pts. Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors v. New York Knicks, 12/9/1961
  100 pts. Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (W 169-147) v. New York Knicks, 3/2/1962, at Hershey, Pa. 4,124
Season Openening Game Individual Scoring Records:
   56 pts. Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors, 1962
   54 pts. Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, 1989
   52 pts. Elgin Baylor, Minneapolis Lakers, 1959
   50 pts. Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, 1986
   48 pts. Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors, 1961
N.B.A. All-Star Game Single-Game Scoring Record:
   42 pts. Wilt Chamberlain, East 150-130 West, 1/16/1962
N.B.A. Career Scoring Records:
38,387 pts. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
36,928 pts. Karl Malone
32,292 pts. Michael Jordan
31,419 pts. Wilt Chamberlain
27,313 pts. Elvin Hayes
26,710 pts. Oscar Robertson
23,149 pts. Elgin Baylor
20,880 pts. Bob Pettit
A.B.L. (1925-1931, 1933-1953)
   29 pts. Tony Kappan, Troy Celtics, 12/9/1945
   42 pts. Don Savage, Elmira Colonels (W 94-37) Manchester Guardians, 3/8/1952
   46 pts. Ray Felix, Manchester British Americans (W 93-83) at Wilkes-Barre Barrons, 3/29/1953 Championship Playoffs, (win best of 3, 2 games to 0) (7'0") Last game played in A.B.L.
The above is official records, for some reason the following was omitted:
   58 pts. Bill Chanecka, Wilkes-Barre Barons v. Brooklyn Gothams, 1948-49 (fouled out w/7:30 left.)
A.B.L. (1960s)
   35 pts. Kelly Coleman, Chicago Majors at Los Angeles Jets, 10/30/1961
   35 pts. Roger Taylor, Cleveland Pipers 110-105 at Kansas City Steers, 11/6/1961
   35 pts. Bill Bridges, Kansas City Steers 121-101 Hawaii Chiefs, 11/10/1961
   38 pts. Rossie Johnson, Cleveland Pipers at Los Angeles Jets, 11/14/1961
   38 pts. Connie Hawkins, Pittsburgh Rens 87-88 v. Cleveland Pipers, at Washington, 11/18/1961
   41 pts. Dan Swartz, Los Angeles Jets 141-119 at Chicago Majors, 11/21/1961
   42 pts. Johnny Cox, Cleveland Pipers (W 107-102) at Pittsburgh Rens, 12/10/1961
   49 pts. Connie Hawkins, Pittsburgh Rens 117-132 at Cleveland Pipers, 12/23/1961
   51 pts. Roger Kaiser, New York Tapers, 12/1961 ?
   54 pts. Connie Hawkins, Pittsburgh Rens (L 108-110) v. Cleveland Pipers, 1/15/1962 (1st g: KC Stars 122-96 NY Tapers) 3,482
   55 pts. Bill Bridges, Kansas City Steers (W 125-103) Oakland Oaks, 12/9/1962
A.B.A.
   33 pts. Andy Anderson, Oakland Oaks v. Amaheim Amigos, Oct. 13, 1967
   39 pts. Willis Thomas, Denver Rockets 110-105 Anaheim Amigos, Oct. 15, 1967
   41 pts. Dan Anderson, New Jersey Americans 107-110 Pittsburgh Pipers, Oct. 23, 1967 3,089
   42 pts. Steve Chubin, Anaheim Amigos 127-128 at Kentucky Colonels, Oct. 24, 1967 2,601
   49 pts. Levern Tart, Oakland Oaks 123-126 at Anaheim Amigos, Oct. 31, 1967
   52 pts. Larry Jones, Denver Rockets (W 126-108) v. Oakland Oaks, 11/28/1967 3,206
   54 pts. Louie Dampier, Kentucky Colonels (W 119-106) v. Indiana Pacers, 3/22/1968 at Louisville 2,778
   57 pts. Connie Hawkins, Minnesota Pipers (W 110-101) at New York Nets, 11/27/1968 1,342
   59 pts. Spencer Haywood, Denver Rockets (W 152-106) v. Los Angeles Stars, 5/20/19704/25?
   62 pts. Stew Johnson, Pittsburgh Condors (W 143-129) v. Miami Floridians, 3/6/1971 2,378
   63 pts. Zelmo Beatty, Utah Stars (W 149-140) v. Pittsburgh Condors, 2/21/1972 9,023
   67 pts. Larry Miller, Carolina Cougars (W 139-125) v. Memphis Pros, 3/18/1972 4,900
A.B.A. All-Star Game Single-Game Scoring Record:
   30 pts. Larry Jones, West 128-98 East, 1/24/1970

 

Minor League
E.B.L. • E.B.A. • C.B.A.# 2 One-Game Scoring Records
Eastern Professional Basketball League (E.B.L.) (Name change to E.B.A. following 1969-70 season)
Regular Season
   69 pts. Wally Choice, Trenton Colonials (L 144-176) Sunbury Mercuries, 3/3/1962
   68 pts. Roman “Big Daddy” Turmon, Allentown Jets v. Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons, 1/18/1961
(20-27 FT, 24 FG, 25 in 3rd) Rockne Hall 2,000    Hal Lear scored 57 pts. for Madisons in same game.
   67 pts. Tom Stith, Allentown Jets v. Johnstown CJ's, 12/18/1965 (20-40 FG, 27-35 FT)
   66 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons (W 153-1504 O.T.s) at Sunbury Mercuries, 3/2/1957 (23 FT/20 FG)
   64 pts. Bill Spivey, Wilkes-Barre Barons (W 117-91) v. Baltimore Bullets, 3/24/1959
   63 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons at Williamsport Billies, 2/23/1957 (23 FG/17 FT; Game later deleted due to illegal trade after deadline.)
   63 pts. Larry Hennessey, Wilkes-Barre Barons (W 120-108) Wilmington Jets, 1/1/1958
   62 pts. Bill Spivey, Wilkes-Barre Barons (W 143-124) Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons, 4/20/1958 Game 3 of best of 3 Tie-Breaker Playoff for 1st place
   59 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons v. Wilkes-Barre Barons, 1/19/1957 (27 FG/6 FT)
   58 pts. Cleveland “Swish” McKinney, Scranton Miners at Sunbury Mercuries, 12/16/1967
   57 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons at Allentown Jets, 1/18/1961 (25 FGs)
Roman Turmon scored 68 pts. for Jets in same game.
   56 pts. Willie Somerset, Johnstown CJ's at Wilkes-Barre Barons, 3/5/1966 (19 FG, 6 3s, 12 FT)
   56 pts. Cleveland “Swish” McKinney, Scranton Miners (W 144-133) Hartford Capitols, Dec. 1967
   56 pts. Cleveland “Swish” McKinney, Binghamton Flyers v. Sunbury Mercuries, 3/10/1968
   56 pts. George Lehmann, Trenton Colonials (L 154-167O.T.) Wilmington Blue Bombers, 1/25/1969 (18 FGs, 5 threes, 15-15 FTs) at Charles Boehm Gymnasium
Wilmington's Waite Bellamy scored 55 pts. in same 1/25/1969 game
   55 pts. Bill Spivey, Baltimore Bullets (W 114-102) at Allentown Jets, 1/24/1959 (21 FG, 13 FT) at Rockne Hall, Allentown 2,350
   55 pts. Tom Stith, Wilkes-Barre Barons, 1963
   55 pts. Cleveland “Swish” McKinney, Binghamton Flyers (W 150-142) Trenton Colonials, 1/27/1968 at Catholic Central HS, Binghamton (24-50 FG, 7-7 FT)
   55 pts. Waite Bellamy, Wilmington Blue Bombers (W 167-154O.T.) at Trenton Colonials, 1/25/1969 (22-27 FGs, 11 FT)
Trenton's George Lehmann scored 56 pts. in same 1/25/1969 game.
   54 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons v. Williamsport Billies, 2/22/1957 (22 FG/10 FT; Game deleted due to post-deadline trade infraction.)
   54 pts. Cleveland “Swish” McKinney, Scranton Miners (W 144-133) Hartford Capitols, 12/9/1967
   54 pts. Julius McCoy, Sunbury Mercuries (W 145-136) Wilmington Blue Bombers, 1/20/1968 (20 FG, 14-19 FT)
   54 pts. Cleveland “Swish” McKinney, Binghamton Flyers at Sunbury Mercuries, 3/2/1968
   53 pts. Cleveland “Swish” McKinney, Binghamton Flyers v. Trenton Colonials, 2/17/1968
   53 pts. Lonnie Lynn, Springfield Hall of Famers (L 136-149) at Trenton Colonials, 11/30/1968 (19 FGs, 15 FTs)
   52 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons at Scranton Miners, 3/3/1957
   52 pts. Dennis Cuff, Johnstown CJ's v. Harrisburg Patriots, 2/20/1966 (22-39 FG, 8-11 FT)
   51 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons at Wilkes-Barre Barons, 12/9/1956 (20 FG/11 FT)
   51 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons v. Scranton Miners, 3/9/1957 (18 FG/15 FT)
   51 pts. Cleveland “Swish” McKinney, Binghamton Flyers v. Asbury Park Boardwalkers, 1/21/1968
   50 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons at Scranton Miners, 1/27/1957 (19 FG/12 FT)
   50 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons v. Sunbury Mercuries, 2/9/1957 (22 FG/6 FT)
   50 pts. Art Heyman, Hartford Caps (W 155-134) Harrisburg Patriots, 1/14/1967 (19 FG/1 three/11 FT/12 assists/TV)
   50 pts. Waite Bellamy, Wilmington Blue Bombers (W 152-128) Springfield Hall of Famers, 12/1/1968 at Butova Gymnasium, Springfield (18 FGs, 14 FTs)
   50 pts. Bruce Spraggins, New Haven Elms (L 135-145) at Wilmington Blue Bombers, 2/23/1969 (16 FG/18 FT)
   49 pts. Larry Hennessey, Wilkes-Barre Barons, Mar. 1958
   49 pts. Wally Choice, Trenton Colonials (W 132-122) Wiliamsport Billies, 3/4/1962 (118 pts. in 2 games/days)
   49 pts. Bill Spivey, Scranton Miners (W 128-126) v. Allentown Jets, 4/9/1965
   49 pts. Cleveland “Swish” McKinney, Binghamton Flyers (W 153-148) Allentown Jets, 2/10/1968 (20-47 FG, 7-9 FT, 2 3s)
   48 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton Madisons (W 139-132) Wilkes-Barre Barons, 12/11/1960 (32 in 2nd half)
   48 pts. Bill Spivey, Baltimore Bullets (W 132-107) v. Allentown Jets, 4/9/1961
   47 pts. Julius McCoy, Sunbury Mercuries (W 142-139) Bridgeport Flyers, 11/25/1967 141-39? 12/16?
   46 pts. Stan “Whitey” Von Neida, Lancaster Red Roses (W 91-59) Hazleton Mountaineers, 2/2/1947 (19-29 FG, 8-10 FT)
Playoffs
   64 pts. Bill Spivey, Wilkes-Barre Barons (W 143-124) v. Easton Madisons, 4/20/1958 Championship Game at Scranton, att: 746
   56 pts. Art Heyman, Hartford Capitals (W 174-170O.T.) Trenton Colonials, 3/11/1967 1st game, 1st round, g. 1 of doubleheader att: 1,000
   52 pts. Waite Bellamy, Wilmington Blue Bombers (W 143-110) Scranton Miners, 4/2/1967 Championship Game (5th Game of Best of 5)
   48 pts. Bill Spivey, Wilkes-Barre Barons (W 119-107) v. Easton Madisons, 4/12/1958 (final round)
   48 pts. Art Heyman, Hartford Capitals (W 133-123) Trenton Colonels, 3/16/1967 (Clinching Game 3, 1st round) (29 pts. in 1st ¼; 13 assists)
   47 pts. Bill Spivey, Wilkes-Barre Barons (W 113-106) at Scranton Miners, 4/18/1959 (Championship, Win 3 games to 1)
Eastern Basketball Association (E.B.A.) (Name change to 2nd C.B.A. after 1977-78)
Regular Season
   72 pts. Charlie Criss, Scranton Apollos (W 133-1312 O.T.s) v. Hazleton Bullets, 1/25/1976 (27-58 FGs, no 3s, 18-20 FT)
   64 pts. Charley Wallace, Trenton Pat Pavers (L 130-146) at Delaware Blue Bombers, 4/7/1971 (26 FG/3 threes/9-13 FT) at St. Mark's HS Gym, Wilmington att: 225
   63 pts. Charlie Criss, Scranton Apollos (W 146-1432 O.T.s) at Hartford Downtowners, 12/18/1976 (22-39 FG, “...most from over 25 feet..."&$148;) at Bulkeley High
   59 pts. Glen Williams, Brooklyn Dodgers at Providence Shooting Stars, 4/1/1978
   58 pts. Paul McCracken, Wilkes-Barre Barons v. Jersey Shore Bullets, 3/19/1978
   54 pts. Glen Williams, Brooklyn Dodgers (L 145-174) at Lancaster Red Roses, 3/26/1978
   51 pts. John Brisker, Cherry Hill Rookies, 1/27/1974
   51 pts. Ken Rood, Long Island Ducks (W 140-135) Lancaster Red Roses, 4/1/1978 (16 in 4th) at Walt Whitman High School
   50 pts. Charlie Criss, Cherry Hill Pros (W 119-115O.T.) Allentown Jets, 2/16/1975 (12 pts. in OT, 18 pts. in 4th qtr.; 5'8") at Penney HS, East Hartford att: 300
   50 pts. John Baum, Hazleton Bullets at Syracuse Centennials, 1/2/1977
   50 pts. Coniel Norman, Lancaster Red Roses (W 174-145) Brooklyn Dodgers, 3/26/1978
   48 pts. Ken Boyd, Quincy Chiefs v. Providence Shooting Stars, 1/22/1978 (20 FG, 1 three, 7 FT)
   47 pts. Luther Rackley, Cherry Hill Rookies, 1973-74
   47 pts. Glen Williams, Brooklyn Dodgers at Jersey Shore Bullets, 4/2/1978 (17 FG)
Playoffs
   55 pts. Coniel Norman, Lancaster Red Roses (W 139-132) at Wilkes-Barre Barons, 4/29/1978
   54 pts. Charlie Criss, Scranton Apollos at Allentown Jets, 4/16/1977
Continental Basketball Association #2 (minor lg.)
(incomplete listings)
   66 pts. Jack “Jacky” Dorsey, Maine Lumberjacks ( O.T.) v Atlantic City Hi Rollers, Mar. 14, 1982 (at Wildwood?)
   63 pts. Ron Valentine, Montana Golden Nuggets v. Alberta Dusters, 12/23/1981
   63 pts. Don Collins, Baltimore Lightning (W 126-115) Detroit Spirits, 1/21/1986
   61 pts. Ron Davis, Anchorage Northern Lights v Maine Lumberjacks, 3/1/1982
   61 pts. Ron Davis, Anchorage Northern Lights at Alberta Dusters, 3/8/1982
   60 pts. Ron Davis, Anchorage Northern Lights v Maine Lumberjacks, 3/25/1979
   58 pts. Phil Brown, Wilkes-Barre Barons v Mohawk Valley Thunderbirds, 1/28/1979
   58 pts. Kevin Williams, Tampa Bay Thrillers at Baltimore Lightning, 3/16/1986
   58 pts. Tommy Davis, Pensacola Tornados v Topeka Sizzlers, 1/19/1988
   57 pts. Ron Davis, Anchorage Northern Lights at Montana Golden Nuggets, 3/10/1982
   56 pts. Tommy Davis, Pensacola Tornados v Topeka Sizzlers, 12/19/1987
   55 pts. Sylvester Cuyler, Lancaster Red Roses v Allentown Jets, 3/11/1979
   55 pts. Joe Dawson, Bay State Bombardiers at Toronto Tornados, 3/4/1984
   55 pts. Dwayne McClain, Rockford Lightning at Rochester Flyers, 2/24/1989
   55 pts. Michael Ansley, Birmingham Bandits at Bakersfield Jammers, 11/30/1991
To see the complete C.B.A. list down to 50 & below, go to the Continental Basketball League High-Scorers page!
C.B.A. Playoffs Single-Game Scoring Records
   60 pts. Tico Brown, Detroit Spirits (W 136-1282 O.T.s) at Montana Golden Nuggets, Mar. 29, 1983
Brown's 60 was in Championship Game at Great Falls (Game 5, Championship Series)
   59 pts. Kevin Williams, Tampa Bay Thrillers at Albany Patroons, Mar. 27, 1986
   54 pts. Ron Davis, Anchorage Northern Lights v Wolkes-Barre Barons, Apr. 9, 1979
   52 pts. Fred Cofield, Rockford Lightning ( 4 O.T.s) v Wyoming Wildcatters, Apr. 12, 1988
Cofield scored only 2 pts. in 1st half.
   51 pts. Brook Steppe, Baltimore Lightning at Bay State Bombardiers, Mar. 25, 1986 at Pittsfield
   50 pts. Tico Brown, Detroit Spirits v. Rochester Zeniths, Mar. 21, 1983

 

Other U.S. Basketball Leagues (Minor Lg. • Sem-Pro • Pro-Am) One-Game Scoring Records
Anthracite Basketball League (Pennsylvania) (semi-pro)
  135 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers (W 228-47) Lithuanian Club (Shamokin), Jan. 1974 (62 FG, 11-19 FT) 236-47?
  100 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers (W 194-35) Independent Fire Company (Shamokin), 1973-74
   82 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers, 1973-74
   79 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers, 1974
   60 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers, 1973-74
   57 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers, 1973-74
   51 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers, 1973-74
   50 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers, 1973-74
   48 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers, 1973-74
   47 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers, 1973-74
A.A. League (New England)
(semi-pro)
   48 pts. Dale O'Connell, Berwick American Legion v. South Portland Town Team, Jan. 1948
American Basketball Association (A.B.A.) (minor league)
   53 pts. Darwin Carter, Maywood Buzz (L 152-160) Orange County Gladiators, 1/26/2008 (7 assists)
   52 pts. Antoine Sims, Buffalo Rapids (W 136-90) Boston Frenzy, 2/3/2006 (12 3s)
   52 pts. Tony Weeden, Quebec Kebekwa (Kebs) (W 132-110) Manchester Millrats, 11/18/2007
   52 pts. J.R. Reese, Maywood Buzz (L 115-122) Orange County Gladiators, 12/17/2007 (16-23 FG, 10-13 threes, 10-10 FT, 7 st., 5 a.)
   51 pts. Milan Pepper, St. Louis Stunners (L 99-116) at Peoria Kings, 2/10/2007 (16-34 FG/15-18 FT) at RiverPlex
   51 pts. Larry “Bone Crusher” Williams, Hollywood Fame (L 123-129) at Minnesota Ripknees, 2/18/2007 at St. Paul
   51 pts. Mike Parker, Bellingham Slam (W 141-102) Fresno Heatwave, 2/28/2007 at Whatcom Pavilion
   51 pts. Lamar Gayle, Mayfield Buzz, Mar. 2007
   50 pts. Lamar Gayle, Orange County Buzz (W 126-122) at Fresno Heat Wave, 12/22/2005 (11 reb, 3 assists)
   50 pts. Lamar Gayle, Orange County Buzz, 2005-06 (2nd time)
   50 pts. Coleco Buie, Pittsburgh Xplosion (W 122-113) at Kentucky Colonels, 1/15/2006
   50 pts. Robin “Sik Wit It” Kennedy, Maywood Buzz, 2006-07?
   49 pts. Eric Sandrin, Bellevue Blackhawks v. Portland Reign, 12/30/2004
   49 pts. Lavell Brown, Bellevue Blackhawks (W 119-92) Long Beach Jam, 1/14/2005
   49 pts. Josh Cooperwood, Nashville Rhythm (W 150-98) Georgia Reigning Knights, 2/26/2005
   49 pts. Nick Boyd, Jersey Express (W 117-99) First State Fusion, 12/16/2007 (6'9"; 13 reb.) at Drew Univ.
   48 pts. Kareem Reid, Arkansas RiverCatz (W 142-118) South Alabama Bounce, 1/24/2007 (12 assists)
   48 pts. Fred Hooks, Monterey-Veneno-Poison (L 109-118) at Texas Tycoons, 2/11/2007 at Dallas (11 reb./4 a/5 bl/5 st)
   47 pts. Jimmie Booker, Los Angeles Stars (W 153-152) at Hermosillo Seris (Mexico), 1/22/2004
   47 pts. Toby Smith, Knoxville Noise (W 131-121) Tennessee Mud Frogs, 12/12/2006 (23 pts. in 4th qtr./10 reb./2 bl.)
   47 pts. Coco Coefield, Toledo Royal Knights (L 138-152) Buffalo Silverbacks, 1/13/2007
A.B.A. Great Eight Playoffs
   50 pts. Tommy Mitchell, Montreal Royal (L 140-146O.T.) Manchester Millrats, 3/28/2008 quarterfinals
   47 pts. Caleb Gervin, Bellingham Slam (L 119-138) San José Skyrockets, 3/24/2006 (1st Round (¼ Finals), at Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, N.Y.) (18-36 FG)
A.B.A. Teams in Summer Tournaments
Boston Premiere Summer Pro Exposure League Boston, Mass.
   52 pts. Scott Hazelton, Cape Cod Frenzy (A.B.A.) (W 158-155O.T.) Meerkats, 7/19/2007
   51 pts. Dwight Brewington, Cape Cod Frenzy (A.B.A.) (W 149-142O.T.) Meerkats, 7/12/2007 (6'5")
   48 pts. Dwight Brewington, Cape Cod Frenzy (A.B.A.) (W 152-117) Renegades, 7/13/2007 (6'5"; 99 pts. in two straight games.)
   48 pts. Dwight Brewington, Cape Cod Frenzy (A.B.A.) (W 142-124) “Champions”, 7/14/2007 (146 pts. in 3 games) at Massachusetts College of Arts
Border Basketball League (semi-pro ?)
   90 pts. Charlie Pester, Kingston Bourdeau Heaters (Ont.) (W 166-82) LaFargeville of N.Y., 3/16/1960 at Kingston, Ontario
California Independent Basketball: Stockton Invitational Tournament
   54 pts. Bobby Lee, Stockton Amblers (W 123-33) Riverview, 2/29/1948 (28 pts. in 3rd qtr., 34 in 2nd half) consolation bracket
Connecticut State Basketball League (C.B.A.) (semi-pro)
   89 pts. Florindo “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Savoys (W 131-125O.T.) Manchester Red Embers, 3/8/1959 (35 FGs•19 FT•5'6"•tying basket in reg.•14 in OT)
   67 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Miller-Pinto All-Stars (L 97-117) at Marco Polo All-Stars (East Hartford), 3/5/1961
   63 pts. Bill Spivey, Ansonia Norwoods (L 105-107) Milford Chiefs, 3/14/1960 (30 FGs•3 FT) (Chiefs' Hal Lear 40 pts.)
   61 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Savoys (L 87-94) Marco Polo Explorers (East Hartford Chiefs), Jan. 1959
   57 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Savoys (L 90-116) Ansonia Norwoods, 1/4/1959 (22 FGs•13 FT)
Ansonia's Bill Spivey scored 54 points in same 1/4/59 game.
   57 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Miller-Pinto All-Stars v. Marco Polo Explorers, 1960-61
   54 pts. Bill Spivey, Ansonia Norwoods (W 115-90) Bridgeport Savoys, 1/4/1959 (25 FGs•4FT) 116-90?
The Savoys' Porky Vieira scored 57 points in same 1/4/59 game.
   54 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Savoys (L 99-129) Manchester Red Embers, 2/8/1959 (21 FG)
   53 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Porky Vieira & His All-Stars (W 126-117O.T.) at Marco Polo Explorers (East Hartford), 1/29/1960
   53 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Miller-Pinto All-Stars (L 97-113) at Electric Boat A.A. (New London), 11/30/1960 (33 pts. in 1st half)
   52 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Miller-Pinto All-Stars (L 81-96) Marco Polo Explorers, 12/11/1960 at East Hartford High Gym, att: 500 (1st g. of doubleheader: New Haven Hornets 94-83 New London Electric Boat)
   48 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Savoys (L 93-108) New Haven Columbus Bears, 1/11/1959
   48 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Porky Vieira's All-Stars (L 95-97) Milford Chiefs, 11/28/1959 at Rockville High Gym
   47 pts. Jack Molinas, Greenwich Rams (L 90-98) Columbus Bears (New Haven), 12/7/1958 (6'6")
New England Semi-Pro Exhibition Games (& Independent Teams Games)
   62 pts. Jack “The Shot” Foley, New England All-Stars (W 121-110) Western Bus Line, 4/9/1962 at Northampton, Mass.
   59 pts. Jack “The Shot” Foley, Groton Coast Guard Training Station (L 112-121) Marco Polo Explorers, 11/15/1962 (24 FG)
   53 pts. Wes Bialosuknia, Wes Bialosuknia's UConn All-Stars (L 108-109) Plainville All-Stars, 4/2/1967
   50 pts. Jack “The Shot” Foley, New England All-Stars (L 97-120) Marco Polo Explorers, 1961-62
   50 pts. Jack “The Shot” Foley, New England All-Stars (W 103-95) Marco Polo Explorers, 4/15/1962 at East Hartford HS Gym
   49 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Porky Vieira's All-Stars (L 79-81) Goose Tatum's Harlem Stars, 12/18/1959 at East Hartford High att: 830 (Charity Game)
   48 pts. Jack “The Shot” Foley, New England All-Stars, Apr. 1962
   47 pts. Wilt Chamberlain, Wilt's All-Stars (W 105-101) Milford Chiefs (C.B.A.), 4/3/1960 at Bridgeport
Connecticut Invitational Tournament
at Brass Recreation Center, Bridgeport
   59 pts. Frank “Porky” Vieira, Savoy A.A. (Bridgeport) (L 81-86) Bridgeport Sports Center, 3/23/1959 consolation game
   48 pts. Frank “Porky” Vieira, Savoy A.A. (Bridgeport) (L 88-101) Columbus Bears (New Haven), 3/19/1959 (18 FGs•12 FT)
Raybestos Tournament at Stratford
   77 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Highlanders (L 108-116O.T.) Marco Polo Explorers (East Hartford Chiefs), 1/31/1959 Consolation Game (29 FG)
   62 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Highlanders, 1957-58
Hemophilia Basketball Tournament Scoring Record Sequence
   45 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Highland A.A. v. Raybestos Brake Liners, Jan. 1958
   57 pts. Frank “Porky” Vieira, Highlander A.A. (L 90-100) East Hartford Marco Polo Explorers, 1/28/1958 Championship at Stratford High
Continental Basketball Association #1 (minor lg.) [Not later CBA]
   55 pts. Justus Thigpen, Flint Pros v. Rockford Travelers, Dec. 1972 (3 others 50 or more, not found)
   50 pts. George Gervin, Pontiac Chapparals, 1972-73 {tentative listing}
   47 pts. Paul Ruffner, Chicagoland Travelers (L 136-160) at Peoria Chiefs, 3/6/1971 (6'10"•20 FGs•7 FT)
Eastern Basketball Alliance (minor league)
   48 pts. Steve Worthy, Mercer Maraiders v. York City Cyclones, 1/11/1998
   52 pts. Isaac Morgan, Reading Firedogs (L 128-149) v. Brooklyn Bounce, 2/7/1998
   67 pts. Dave Jannuzzi, Harrisburg Horizon v. North Philadelphia Firedogs, 3/15/2003
Global Basketball Association (minor league)
Single Game Record Holders
   46 pts. Michael Morrison, Raleigh Bullfrogs, 12/18/1991
   54 pts. Alfrederick Hughes, Louisville Shooters (W 132-122) Pensacola HotShots, 2/9/1992
Florida Semi-Pro Team
   77 pts. W.D. “Red” Stroud, Florida Statesmen, 1966-68
International Basketball League (Alberta-Montana) Single-Game Scoring Record (I.B.L.) (semi-pro)
   55 pts. Wes Rice, Magrath Rockets (W 121-56) Sunburst Veterans, 1/24/1951
International Basketball League Single-Game Scoring Record Holders (minor league)
Single Game High Scoring Record Holders
   45 pts. Tim Hardaway, Waterloo Kings (L 129-131O.T.) Des Moines Heat, 4/18/2005
   45 pts. Brandon Moore, Windy City Dawgs (W 132-128) Waterloo Kings, 5/14/2005
   51 pts. Jason Edwin, Akron Lightning (W 155-149) MacComb County Mustangs, 6/10/2005
   51 pts. Alejandro Thomas, San José Ballers (W 153-133) Oakland Slammers, 6/10/2005 (Later than Edwin's 51)
   57 pts. Lincoln Smith, Portland Chinooks (W 160-145) at Central Oregon Hotshots, 6/17/2005
   61 pts. Ryan Skinner, Salem Stampede (W 144-143O.T.) at Oakland Slammers, 6/3/2006
   68 pts. Antone Jarrell, Salem Stampede (W 178-157) Central Oregon Hotshots, 6/23/2007
Single Game High Scorers
   68 pts. Antone Jarrell, Salem Stampede (W 178-157) Central Oregon Hotshots, 6/23/2007
   61 pts. Ryan Skinner, Salem Stampede (W 144-143O.T.) at Oakland Slammers, 6/3/2006 (Winning FTs w/5 sec. left.)
   59 pts. Jovan Harris, Tri Valley Titans (W 183-1792 O.T.s) Salem Stampede, 5/18/2007
Brother Franco Harris scored 39 pts. in same game for total of 98 pts. for brothers. Salem's Blake Walker scored 49 pts. in same 5/18/07 game.
   59 pts. Tyree Jones, Chico Force (L 159-161O.T.) Santa Barbara Breakers, 6/17/2007
   59 pts. David Lucas, Portland Chinooks (W 178-147) Central Oregon Hotshots, 6/22/2007
Hotshots' Paul Hafford scored 47 pts. in same 6/22/07 game.
   58 pts. Justin Murray, Snohomish County Explosion (W 147-129) at Tacoma Jazz, 6/13/2008 (35 pts. in 1st half•18-26 FGs•8-11 threes•14-16 FT•14 reb.•3 a.)
   57 pts. Lincoln Smith, Portland Chinooks (W 160-145) at Central Oregon Hotshots, 6/17/2005
   57 pts. Phil Givens, Los Angeles Lightning (W 140-124) Arizona Flame, 6/21/2008 (21/5/27/3)
   56 pts. Fred Vinson, Santa Barbara Breakers (W 161-149O.T.) Eugene Chargers, 6/2/2007 (14-21 threes; 13 pts. in OT.)
   56 pts. Terry Horton, Chicago Heights Soldiers (L 157-167) Lewis County Raptors, 6/21/2007
   55 pts. Ashley Champion, Central Oregon Hotshots (W 170-122) Vancouver Volcanoes, 6/24/2005 (10 3s, 17 reb.)
   54 pts. Fred Vinson, Santa Barbara Breakers (W 161-149O.T.) Eugene Chargers, 6/2/2007 (14-21 threes, 13 in OT, tying 3-pointer at end of reg. to tie.)
   54 pts. Anthony Kyle, Chicago Heights Soldiers (L 176-194) Central Oregon Hotshots, 6/17/2007
   53 pts. Eric Dow, Colorado Crossover (L 143-152) Eugene Chargers, 6/25/2006 (17 reb./10 as.) at Colorado Christian Univ.
   53 pts. Fred Vinson, Santa Barbara Breakers (W 181-149O.T.) Eugene Chargers, 6/2/2007 (three to tie in reg. w/:03 to go; 14-21 threes)
   52 pts. Ajamu Gaines, West Virginia Wild (W-L) Elkhart Express, 5/20/2006
   51 pts. Jason Edwin, Akron Lightning (W 155-149) MacComb County Mustangs, 6/10/2005
   51 pts. Alejandro Thomas, San José Ballers (W 153-133) Oakland Slammers, 6/10/2005 (3 hrs. later than Edwin's 51)
   51 pts. Ashley Champion, Central Oregon Hotshots (W 170-122) Vancouver Volcanoes, Jul. 2005 att: 550
   51 pts. David Lucas, Portland Chinooks (W 139-108) Chico Force, 4/20/2007
   50 pts. Kenny Tate, Tacoma Thunder (W 155-150O.T.) Salem Stampede, 5/13/2006
   50 pts. Eric Fiegi, Salem Stampede (L 126-133O.T.) Seattle Mountaineers, 5/19/2006 Salem Armory, att: 350
   50 pts. Terry Horton, Oregon All-Stars (L 171-175) Las Vegas Stars, 6/30/2007
   49 pts. Jared Bledsoe, Holland Blast (L 150-160) at Elkhart Express, 7/15/2006 Championship Tournament Semi-Final at North Side Gym 2,100 (14-24 FG/8-13 3s/13-13 FT)
   49 pts. Charlie Davis, Arizona (L 143-156) Colorado Crossover, 5/11/2007
   49 pts. Blake Walker, Salem Stampede (L 179-1832 O.T.s) Tri Valley Titans, 5/18/2007
Titans' Jovan Harris scored 59 pts. in same 5/18/07 game.
   49 pts. Howard Jones, Lansing Capitals (L 120-196) Holland Blast, 6/23/2007
   49 pts. Kenny Langhorne, Grand Rapids Flight (L 129-131) at Vancouver Volcanoes, 6/31/2008 (10 reb.)
   49 pts. Royce Parran, Gary Steelheads (W 138-113) at Holland Blast, 6/20/2008 (11 threes)
   48 pts. Kenny Tate, Portland Chinooks, 2005
   48 pts. Brad Lechtenberg, Vancouver Volcanoes (Wash.) v. Holland Blast, 4/9/2006
   48 pts. Cory Coe, Lansing Capitals (L 140-146) Grand Rapids Flight, 5/11/2006
   48 pts. Ajamu Gaines, West Virginia Wild (W 112-102) Ohio All-Stars, 5/13/2006
   47 pts. Eric Fiegi, Salem Stampeders (W 153-140) Central Oregon Hotshots, 3/24/2006 at Bend Summitt High (16 in 3rd ¼; 27 in 2nd ½; 17-19 FG)
   47 pts. Roderick Stevenson, Cedar Valley Jaguars (W 128-126) Lake County Lakers, 6/23/2006
   47 pts. Estaban Weaver, Marysville Meteors (W 140-122) Grand Rapids Flight, 3/25/2007
   47 pts. Paul Hafford, Central Oregon Hotshots (L 147-178) at Portland Chinooks, 6/22/2007
Portland's David Lucas scored 59 pts. in same 6/22/07 game.
   46 pts. Chris Gonzales, Chico Force (L 129-130O.T.) Tri-City Ballers, 6/22/2006
   46 pts. Roderick Stevenson, Cedar Valley Jaguars (W 149-137) Lake County Lakers, 6/24/2006 (93 pts. in 2 days/games)
   46 pts. Jared Bledsoe, Holland Blast (W 133-131) at Lake County Lakers, 7/7/2006
   46 pts. Lemar Gayle, Seattle Mountaineers (W 118-113) Santa Barbara Breakers, 4/14/2007 (19-29 FGs)
   46 pts. DaJuan Tate, Las Vegas Stars (W 206-128) Phoenix Flame, 6/22/2007
   46 pts. Fred Vinson, Santa Barbara Breakers (W 133-117) Vancouver Volcanoes, 6/22/2007 (15 threes) 1,471
Exhibition Games
   51 pts. David Lucas, Potland Chinooks (I.B.L.) (W 172-165) Southern Oregon All-Stars, 5/21/2008
Illinois Independent Semi-Pro
   47 pts. Bob Metcalf, Wheeling Blackhawks (W 116-87) Cary (Ill.), 12/12/1955
Independent Basketball Tournament (Ohio) (semi-pro)
   49 pts. Howard Nourse, Conrad's Blazers (W 130-124) Bluffton, 3/31/1967 at Parkway Gym, Rockford (Sponsored by Parkway Booster's Club.)
Independent Basketball Tournament (Massachusetts)
   59 pts. Gerry Shaw, Boston Bruins, 1957-61
Iowa Independent Basketball
   49 pts. Jack Bottorff, Northboro Demons (W 83-41) Blanchard Independents, 2/24/1947 (player-coach, also HS team's coach)
   48 pts. Jack Carr, Ames Merchants (W 148-94) Jefferson, 2/16/1967 at Cooper
Southwest Iowa Independent Basketball Tournament at Minden
   46 pts. Jerry Schaffer, Defiance (L 74-94) Omaha Lannings, 1/11/1953 (aft.) (semi-finals)
Iowa-Dakota League
   51 pts. Ken Janvrin, Akron town team (Ia.) (W 96-70) Elk Point, 3/11/1960 (28 in 1st half)
Jaycee Semi-Pro Basketball Tournament Scoring Records at St. George, South Carolina
   63 pts. Frank Selvy, Holly Hill (S.C.) (W 129-92) Charleston Beachcombers, 3/12/1954 Class AA Semi-Finals
   58 pts. Neal Gordon, Holly Hill (S.C.), 3/11/1954
Knox-Lincoln Semi-Pro League (Maine) Scoring Records (minor league)
   52 pts. George Gould, Waldoboro (Ralph's Chevrolet) (W 104-97) v. Rockland (Halls Construction), Nov. 1973 (22 FG, 8 FT)
Maine Independent Semi-Pro Scoring Records
   48 pts. Dale O'Connel, Berwick American Legion, 1/11/1948
Massachusetts Independent Semi-Pro
   57 pts. Charles “Slim” Samko, Norton Grinders (Abrasives) (Worcester) v. Taftville Five, c. 1938
   50 pts. “Jumpin'” Willie Green, Pittsfield Imperials (W 122-121) at Adams Turners, 2/2/1964 (23 Fgs•4 FT)
   49 pts. Glenn Bissell, Lenox Merchants (W-L) Atlantic City Coasters, Jan. 1953
Michigan Semi-Pro
Fraternal Order of Police Basketball Tournament at Gladstone, Upper Peninsula
   52 pts. Ed Benson, Powers Leo's Mobil (W 109-103O.T.) Escanaba Red, White and Blue, 2/24/1980 (Class B)
New England Basketball Association (N.E.B.A.)
   61 pts. John Wendelken, Worcester Champs (W 154-145) East Hartford Explorers, 2/23/1969 (22 FGs, 17 FT)
   58 pts. Frank “Moose” Stronczek, Plainville Merchants (W 147-129) Bridgeport Savoys, 3/17/1968 (24-34 FG•10 FT)
   56 pts. Jimmy Farrell, East Hartford Explorers v. Bridgeport, 3/10/1968 (6'5")
   56 pts. John Wendelkin, Worcester Pros v. East Hartford Explorers, Jan. 1969
   53 pts. Dave Bike, Terryville Oasis Club, 1966-67
   52 pts. John Wendelken, Worcester Champs (W 182-112) Boston, 1969-70 (played just 2½ periods)
   50 pts. Willie Jones, Terryville Oasis Club (W 112-87) Providence, 3/6/1966 (23 FG)
   49 pts. Wayne Lawrence, Ware Foundry (W 127-106) East Hartford Marco Polos, 2/8/1964 127-108?
   49 pts. John Wendelken, Worcester Champs (W 159-129) New Britain, 1969-70
   49 pts. Bob Jenkins, Hartford Generals (L 116-126) Bridgeport-Trumbull Travelers, 1/20/1980
   48 pts. Dave Pugh, Smith & Son of Springfield (W 138-129) Willimantic Nassiff Pros, 3/4/1979 at Willimantic Y.M.C.A.
   47 pts. Jimmy Farrell, East Hartford Explorers (W-L) Meriden Titans, Feb. 1967
   47 pts. “Topsy” DelGobbo, East Hartford Explorers at Newport (R.I.), Feb. 1968
   47 pts. Garvin Isaacs, Bridgeport Paramounts v. East Hartford Explorers, Mar. 1968
   47 pts. “Swish” McKinney, Bristol Regents (L 120-141) at East Hartford Explorers, 1/31/1971
Exhibition Games
   52 pts. Ernie DiGregorio, Ernie DiGregorio & his All-Stars (W 127-120) East Hartford Explorers (N.E.B.A.), 4/8/1973 at University of Hartford
   49 pts. Russ Tyler, East Hartford Explorers (NEBA) (W 115-102) Osborn State Farm, 12/20/1972 at Enfield, Ct.
   48 pts. Elvin Hayes, Elvin Hayes' Texas All-Stars (W 130-117) at East Hartford Explorers (N.E.B.A.), 3/30/1968 (28 reb.) att: 950
   48 pts. Paul “Topsy” DelGobbo, East Hartford Explorers v. the Fabulous Magicians, 1969-70 at Boston Garden
Inter-State League (New England semi-pro)
   53 pts. Ronnie Watson, Fitchburg V.F.W. (W 123-82) Pepperell Green Waves, 2/25/1951 (24 FGs•5 FT•43 pts. in 2nd half) at Turner Hall, Fitchburg
New York State Professional Basketball League (N.Y.S.P.B.L.)
Exhibition Games
   59 pts. Elvin Hayes, Elvin Hayes' Stars of Texas (W 136-125) Schenctady Schaefer Brewers, 3/29/1968 at Troy High (26-36 FG; 14 blocks; 31 reb.)
   51 pts. Phil Schoff, Schenectady Schaefer Brewers (W 127-115) East Hartford Explorers (N.E.B.A.), 3/26/1972
New York State Independent Semi-Pro Basketball
   52 pts. Larry Sheffield, Bumstead Camaros (Troy) (W 164-161) Plainvile Merchants (Ct.-New England Association), 1/6/1968 (20 FG•12 FT) at Catholic Central Gym, Troy
Industrial (Niagara Falls, N.Y.)
   61 pts. Sal Maglie, Union Carbide, Feb. 1942 [Research in Niagara Falls Gazette showed this was no league game, may be wrong.]
Tri-Hospital League (Utica)
   51 pts. Dick Hiffa, State School (W 122-65) Scholl's Hotel, Jan. 1952
North American Basketball League (N.A.B.L.) Single-Game Scoring Record Holders Progression (minor league)
   53 pts. Porter Merriweather, Chicago Bombers (L 125-128) at Lansing Capitols, 2/11/1967
   59 pts. Art Crump, Battle Creek Braves v. Pontiac, 12/2/1967 (26 FGs)
North American Basketball League (N.A.B.L.) Single-Game Scoring Records (minor league)
   59 pts. Art Crump, Battle Creek Braves v. Pontiac, 12/2/1967 (26 FGs)
   53 pts. Porter Merriweather, Chicago Bombers (L 125-128) at Lansing Capitols, 2/11/1967
   49 pts. Fred Lewis, Battle Creek Braves, Jan. 1967 (6'0")
   49 pts. Guy Manning, Battle Creek Braves (L 138-143) at Holland Carvers, 2/11/1967 (20 FGs, 9 FT) at the Holland Civic Center
   48 pts. Bob James, Benton Harbor Sailors v. Grand Rapids Tackers, c. 1965 Battle Creek Braves if 1966
   48 pts. Fred Lewis, Battle Creek Braves, Jan. 1967
Ohio Independent Semi-Pro
   49 pts. Jack Sallee, Springfield Cats (W 89-83) at Hillsboro Clowns, 2/4/1956 (20 FGs•9 FT) Polio Beneft Game at Hillsboro HS Gym
   47 pts. Ronald Rockhold, Hillsboro Clowns (W 107-50) Sabina, 12/4/1954 (Also 19 pts. in 82-62 win v. Fayetteville for 66 for double-header)
Southwestern Ohio Basketball League (semi-pro)
   55 pts. Ronald Rockhold, Hillsboro Clowns (W 110-68) Sabina, 11/29/1956 at Clinton County Air Base
Pacific Coast Professional Basketball League (P.C.P.B.L.) Single-Game Scoring Record Holders Progression (minor league)
   38 pts. Gale Bishop, Bellingham Fircrests (W 77-71) Yakima Ramblers, 2/11/1947 (17 FGs; 36 pts. in next game.)
   41 pts. Gale Bishop, Bellingham Fircrests (W 108-67) at Portland Indians, 1/4/1948 (15 FG, 11-17 FT, 26 in 2nd half, 16 in 3rd qtr.) at Portland Armory (aft.)
   42 pts. Noble Jorgensen, Portland Indians (W 86-76) Bellingham Fircrests, 2/21/1948 (16 FG, 10 FT) at Portland Armory 1,500
   43 pts. Ken Hays, Bellingham Fircrests v. Portland Indians, 3/15/1948
Pennsylvania Independent Semi-Pro
   64 pts. Dick Groat, Philadelphia Jets (W 116-87) at Cumberland Old Germans (“Hermans”), 1/30/1955 (28-40 FGs•8-10 FT•20 pts. in 3rd qtr.) Stes. Peter & Paul Gym att: 430
   51 pts. Dick Groat, Philadelphia Jets (L 88-106) at Cumberland Old Germans (“Hermans”), 2/9/1955 (18-35 FGs•15-17 FT) Stes. Peter & Paul Gym att: 404
Groat scored 27 pts. in afternoon game for Sklar's Stars (W 114-76) Buffalo Bisons, at Turner Area, Washington, D.C. for 78 pts. on day.
   50 pts. Raymond Fleck, Huntingdon Sons of the Legion (W 115-19) Huntingdon “Five Little Indians”, 1/6/1940 (25 FGs•0-4 FT) at State Armory
   50 pts. Paul Holesa, Mount Union Indies (W 93-68) Shippensburg Alumni, 2/12/1953 (31 FGs•8-10 FT)
Southwest Basketball League Single-Game Scoring Records (minor league)
   48 pts. Ahlon Lewis, Sugarland Sharks (W 140-1352 O.T.s) v. Round Rock Jaguars, 2/5/2000 at Fort Bend Baptist Academy
Texas Professional Basketball League (T.P.B.L.)
   62 pts. Orlando Banks, Abilene Force, 2004
   50 pts. Caron Steven, San Angelo Chaparrals (L 129-175) at Lake Jackson Lakers, 1/26/2008 at Brazoswood High, Clute
   47 pts. Tracy Braziel, San Angelo Chaparrals (W-L) San Antonio Stars, 3/10/2007
(Lowell, Mass.) Town Basketball League (semi-pro)
   62 pts. Roger Damphousse,Pioneers (W 121-91) Chelmsford, 3/4/1963 (29 FGs•38 pts. in 2nd half, 24 in 4th qtr.)
   56 pts. Roger Damphousse, Lawrence (W 116-114) Concord, 3/8/1964 Playoff Semi-finals, best of 5, win 3 g. to 0. at the Bartlett, att: 400
   50 pts. Roger Damphousse, Lawrence Merchants (L 104-128) Scola's, 1/10/1965 (18 FG/14 FT) at Leominster
Tri-State Independent Basketball Tournament Record at Evansville, Indiana
   56 pts. Boyd O'Neal, Southern Illinois All-Stars (W 137-69) Soib's Market, 3/30/1966 (23 Fgs, 10 FT) (Sponsor: Jim Brewner's College Inn)
unidentified Semi-Pro basketball (semi-pro)
   59 pts. Duane White, unknown Las Vegas team, 1949 tournament (Nevada)
   51 pts. James H. Behrens, team? v. Wyman Athletic Club, 1922-32 pos. in Maryland
U.S.B.L. (minor league)
   65 pts. Byron Strickland, Jersey Jammers (L 142-175) Springfield Fame, 8/18/1986
   63 pts. Don Collins, Tampa Bay Flash v Jersey Jammers, 8/9/1986
   55 pts. Norris Coleman, Jacksonville Hooters v Philadelphia Aces, 6/13/1988
   54 pts. Steve Gilbert, Jacksonville Shooters v Memphis Fire, 6/28/1995
   51 pts. Stewart Granger, Wildwood Aces v Jersey Jammers, 7/16/1986
   51 pts. Lewis Lloyd, Philadelphia Spirit v Palm Beach Stingrays, 7/22/1988
   49 pts. Cedric Henderson, Jacksonville Hooters 155-127 at Long Island Knights, at SUNY-Stony Brook, 6/20/1988
   49 pts. Dennis Edwards, Florida Sharks (L 110-119) Jacksonville Barracudas, 6/8/1997
   49 pts. Devin Brown, Kansas Cagerz (W 139-1382 O.T.s) Adirondack Wildcats, 6/28/2002 USBL Tournament Semi-Finals at Enid, Okla. 47?
   49 pts. Bingo Merriex, Texas Rim Rockers (L 130-148) Oklahoma Storm, 5/16/2003
   47 pts. Duane Simpkins, Kansas Cagerz (W 139-1382 O.T.s) Adirondack Wildcats, 6/28/2002 USBL Tournament Semi-Finals at Mark Price Arena, Enid, Ok.
   47 pts. Lenny Cooke, Brooklyn Kings (W 126-120) Brevard Blue Ducks, 6/19/2003 at L.I.U. Schwartz Center
Walla Walla Invitational Independent Basketball Tournament (semi-pro)
   47 pts. Norris Brown, Twin Cities Merchants/Pasco Merchants, 12/26/1964
West Virginia Independent Semi-Pro Basketvall
   50 pts. “Big” Bob Davis, Gotham Gold Strips (W 119-112) Charleston Reds' Alumni, 1/12/1950 (6'8") at Eleanor
Central Wisconsin (semi-pro)
   53 pts. Bernie Tyjeski, Pittsville City (W 98-81) Rapids Travelers, 1/6/1955
   47 pts. Dave Vander Meulen, Ft. Atkinson Blackhawks (W 286-105) at Prairie du Sac, 1/5/1964 1/6? 208-105?
Eastern Wisconsin Amateur League
   66 pts. Fritz Reil, Elkhart Lake (W 132-57) at Chilton AC's, 2/19/1965 2/20?
   52 pts. Dom Lemke, Stockbridge, 1958
   48 pts. Ed Shimon, Reedsville, 1950
   48 pts. Fritz Reil, Kiel (W 130-79) Plymouth, 11/26/1961
   47 pts. Carl Ibe, Howards Grove (L 81-86) Potter, 1/22/1953 (19 FGs)
St. John's Men's Basketball Tournament Menasha, Wisconsin
   48 pts. Steve Maselter, Pool Doctor's/Walsh Masonry (W 111-75) Stone Toad 2, 2/17/2006 (3rd round)
Milwaukee Major AAA (City) League (Wisconsin)
   57 pts. Dick Mackey (Lake Forest College), Artistics (W 82-25) Piaszczek, 2/19/1940 (26 FG, 5 FT; may also have scored 60 pts.)
World Basketball League (W.B.L.) (minor league)
   53 pts. Anthony Jones, Las Vegas Silver Streaks v. Vancouver Nighthawks, 8/26/1988 (102 pts. in 2 games.)
   49 pts. Jimmy Waller, Las Vegas Silver Streak v. Vancouver Nighthawls, 8/25/1988
World Basketball Association (W.B.A.) (minor league)
   5_ pts. Mike Dean, Floyd County Rage, Spring/Summer 2007
   5_ pts. Mike Dean, Floyd County Rage, Spring/Summer 2007 unknown amounts, two games
   50 pts. Toby Smith, Atlanta Hardhats (W 136-1332 O.T.s) at Gwinnett Ravia-Rebels, 5/14/2007 (6'10"; 10 reb., 10 as.) at Buchanan Technical
   48 pts. MaJic Dorsey, Mayas-USA (W 138-135) Floyd County Rage, 5/17/2007 (6'1", 7 reb./6 a./3 st.) at Rome, Ga.
   48 pts. Wayne Arnold, Buford Majic (W 114-89) Tri-State Crusaders, 5/31/2008
   47 pts. Myron Allen, Little Rock Angels (W 117-116) at Gulf Coast Bandits, 5/30/2005

 

Canada Semi-Pro Basketball Records
Alberta-Montana Basketball League Scoring Record:
   55 pts. Wes Rice, Magrath Rockets (W 121-56) Sunburst Veterans, 1/25/1951
National Basketball League (N.B.L.) Scoring Record:
   47 pts. Alfrederick Hughes, Montreal Dragons (L 129-142) at Cape Breton Breakers, 5/12/1993

 

Professional Post-Season Single-Game Scoring Record Holders
A.B.L. Playoffs (1960s)
   30 pts. Jack Adams, Cleveland Pipers (L 104-120) v. Kansas City Steers, 1/14/1962 (mid-season playoffs)
   42 pts. Dan Swartz, New York Tapers (W 125-116) v. Hawaiian Chiefs, 3/29/1962 (2nd round at Pittsburgh; 2nd g: SF 107-103 Pitt 3,453
A.B.A. Playoffs
   52 pts. Rick Barry, Washington Capitols (L 119-143) at Denver Rockets, 4/28/1970
   53 pts. Roger Brown, Indiana Pacers (W 142-120) at Los Angeles Stars, 5/20/1970 (Finals) 7,027
   53 pts. Julius Erving, Virginia Squires (W 118-113) at Miami Floridians, 4/4/1972 (Div. Semi, Game 3) 2,965
N.B.L. Playoffs
   47 pts. George Mikan, Chicago American Gears, 1947
B.A.A. Playoffs
   47 pts. George Mikan, Minneapolis Lakers, 1949
N.B.A. Playoffs
   47 pts. George Mikan, Minneapolis Lakers (L 78-88) v. Rochester Royals, 3/29/1952 (Game 1, Western Div. Finals)
   50 pts. Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics (W 111-1054 O.T.) v. Syracuse Nationals, 3/21/1953 (Game 2,1st rd.) 11,058
   50 pts. Bob Pettit, St. Louis Hawks (W 110-109) v. Boston Celtics, 4/12/1958 (Game 6, finals) 10,218
   53 pts. Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (W 132-112) v. Syracuse Nationals, 3/14/1960 (semi-finals) 9,428
   56 pts. Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (W 121-104) v. Syracuse Nationals, 3/22/1962 (Game 5, semis) 7,829
   61 pts. Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (W 126-121) at Boston Celtics, 4/14/1962 (Game 5, finals) 13,309
   63 pts. Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (L 131-135)2 O.T.) at Boston Celtics, 4/20/1986 (Game 2, 1st rd.) 14,890
Professional Final Round Single-Game Scoring Record Holders
A.B.L. Finals (1960s)
   36 pts. Bill Bridges, Kansas City Steers (W 126-115) v. Cleveland Pipers, 4/1/1962 (Game 1)
A.B.A. Finals
   53 pts. Roger Brown, Indiana Pacers (W 142-120) at Los Angeles Stars, 5/20/1970
B.A.A. Finals
   37 pts. Joe Fulks, Philadelphia Warriors (W 84-71) v. Chicago Stags, 4/16/1947 (Game 1) 7,918
(Fulks had 29 in the 2nd half)
   42 pts. George Mikan, Minneapolis Lakers (W 88-84) v. Washington Capitols, 4/4/1949 (Game 1) 8,210
N.B.A. Finals
   40 pts. George Mikan, Minneapolis Lakers (W 110-95) v. Syracuse Nationals, 4/23/1950 (Game 6) 9,812
   50 pts. Bob Pettit, St. Louis Hawks (W 110-109) v. Boston Celtics, 4/12/1958 (Game 6) 10,218
   61 pts. Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (W 126-121) at Boston Celtics, 4/14/1962 (Game 5) 13,309

See the Team by Team Single-Game Scoring Record Holders for all N.B.A. & A.B.A. teams!
See the Team by Team Single-Game Scoring Records for the P.B.L.A. & N.P.B.L.
See the A.B.L. Team by Team Single-Game Scoring Records

Pro (N.B.A.) All-Star Exhibition Charity Games:
Mid-Summer Night's Magic Game at Inglewood
   49 pts. Michael Jordan, White (W 187-176) v. Blue, 8/7/1989
Benefit All-Star Game at Detroit
   52 pts. Dominique Wilkins, N.B.A. All-Stars (L 181-184) v. Detroit Pistons, 8/11/1989
Charity Game (last game at) Chicago Stadium
   52 pts. Michael Jordan, 9/9/1994
Professional Exhibition Basketball Games:
(very partial data)
   68 pts. Reece “Goose” Tatum, Harlem Magicians (W 111-104) New York Olympians, 3/6/1956 at San Diego 4,011
   65 pts. LaMont “Showboat” Robinson, Harlem Road Kings (W 105-74) Cleveland Streetball Legends, 7/24/2004 at tri-C Metro Campus, Cleveland
   59 pts. Reece “Goose” Tatum, Harlem Magicians (W 107-82) New York Olympians, 3/9/1956 at Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium 8,700
   59 pts. “Goose” Tatum, Harlem Stars, 1958-59? at Butler Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
   59 pts. Elvin Hayes, Elvin Hayes' Stars of Texas (W 136-125) Schenectady Schaefer Brewers, 3/29/1968
Brewers' Barry Kramer scored 34 pts.
   57 pts. Reece “Goose” Tatum, Harlem Globetrotters, 1947-48 at Chicago Stadium
   57 pts. “Goose” Tatum, Harlem Magicians (W 97-91) New York Olympians, 3/5/1956 at Ranch HS, Las Vegas
   56 pts. “Goose” Tatum, Harlem Magicians (W 88-84) New York Olympians, 2/27/1956 (32 in 1st half) at Highland's Gym, Albuquerque, N.M. 3,000
   56 pts. “Goose” Tatum, Harlem Stars (W 104-94) New York Olympians, 12/20/1957 at Morris Harvey Fieldhouse, Barboursville, W.Va. 1,000
   55 pts. “Goose” Tatum, Harlem Globetrotters, Dec. 1947 (27 FG) at Chicago Stadium
   55 pts. “Goose” Tatum, Harlem Globetrotters v. College All-Stars, 1952 at Chicago Stadium
   54 pts. “Goose” Tatum, Harlem Magicians (W 92-82) Kentucky Colonels, 12/19/1956 (25 FGs) at Holland, Mich. Civic Center 1,500
   53 pts. Jimmy Walker, Walker's All-Stars (W 133-96) WICE Dribblers, 4/24/1967 (26 FGs•2 FT) (benefit game) at Newport, R.I. att: 800
   52 pts. Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, Harlem Globetrotters (W 64-63) College All-Stars, 4/11/1950 at San Francisco 13,234 (largest sports attendance on Pacific Coast at time)
   52 pts. Henry Carey, WICE Dribblers (L 96-133) Walker's All-Stars, 4/24/1967 (35 pts. in 2nd half•23 FGs•11FT)
   52 pts. Rick Barry, Press-Radio All-Stars (L 95-113) Jameson's Sporting Goods, 12/7/1967 Charity Game at Salpointe HS, Tucscon, Arizona
   51 pts. Marquis Haynes, Harlem Globetrotters, 1954-55
   51 pts. “Goose” Tatum, Harlem Magicians (W 79-71) New York Olympians, 11/24/1955 at Des Moines 7,000
   51 pts. Bill Spivey, New York Olympians (L 91-97) Harlem Magicians, 3/5/1956 at Ranch HS, Las Vegas
   51 pts. Paul Blair, Baltimore Orioles baseball team (W 98-52) North East HS (Md.), 2/9/1972
   51 pts. Mike Perez, Barre Men's Industrial Basketball League (Vt.) stars (W 138-112) Vermont Ravens Football Team (semi-pro), 4/11/2008
   50 pts. “Goose” Tatum, Harlem Magicians (W) v. New York Olympians, 12/14/1955 at Portalnd, Maine 2,500
   50 pts. Bill Spivey, New York Olympians (L 81-94) Harlem Magicians, 4/6/1956 at Tacoma Armory
   50 pts. “Goose” Tatum, Harlem Road Kings (W 87-59) New York Olympians, 1/9/1965 at Houston
   50 pts. LaMont “Showboat” Robinson, Harlem Road Kings v. Keystone All-Stars, 11/13/2007 at Keystone High School
   49 pts. “Goose” Tatum, Harlem Magicians (W 89-80) New York Olympians, 10/26/1955 (24 FGs•1 FT) Roosevelt Fieldhouse, Mason City, Iowa 1,400
   49 pts. “Goose” Tatum, Harlem Magicians (W 89-81) New York Olympians, 12/26/1955 at Fayetteville, N.C. 2,200
   48 pts. “Goose” Tatum, Harlem Magicians (W 79-73) New York Olympians, 3/12/1956 at Long Beach Municipal Auditorium (Cal.) 3,400
   48 pts. ____ Scott, Famous Magicians (W 101-84) Teacher All-Stars, 2/12/1969 at Bruce HS, Cumberland, Md. (Ken Scott or Al “Do Funny” Scott)
   47 pts. George Mikan, Minneapolis Lakers (N.B.A.) (W 72-68) Harlem Globetrotters, 2/23/1951 Chicago Stadium 16,983
   47 pts. Bob Wegner, House of David (W 89-77) Harlem Aces, 3/22/1951 (6'7") at Bradford High, Bradford, Pa.
   47 pts. Bill Spivey, New York Olympians (L 104-111) Harlem Magicians, 3/6/1956 at San Diego 4,011
   47 pts. “Goose” Tatum, Harlem Magicians (W 87-82) Kentucky Colonels, 12/10/1956 at Trinity Field House, Hartford 2,100