| •Early Professional Basketball Single-Game Scoring Records |
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| 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 |
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| 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: |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |