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In basketball, a block (short for blocked shot) occurs when a defender deflects or stops a field goal attempt without committing a foul. [1] The top 25 highest blocks totals in NCAA Division I men's basketball history are listed below. The NCAA did not split into its current divisions format until August 1973. [2]
The block title was first recognized in the 1985–86 season when statistics on blocks were first compiled by the NCAA. [2] David Robinson of Navy holds the all-time NCAA Division I record single-season total blocks record (207) which was set during 1985–86, coincidentally the first season that the NCAA kept track of blocked shots.
The 1985–86 season was the first that statistics on blocks were first compiled by the NCAA. [2] The highest single game block total by one player in NCAA Division I men's basketball history is 16, set by Mickell Gladness of Alabama A&M on February 24, 2007 against Texas Southern.
Steals and blocks were not officially added as NCAA statistics until the 1986–87 season. As a result, the NCAA only officially recognizes tournament triple-doubles recorded from 1987 onward. [3] Gary Grant, Michigan — 24 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists vs. North Carolina, East Regional second round, March 14, 1987 [4]
^a Brittney Griner's 736 career blocks is recognized as the all-time NCAA record, men's or women's. [10] Hall of Famer Anne Donovan , who played for Old Dominion from 1979 to 1983, recorded 801 blocks while playing in the AIAW ; therefore, her total is not recognized as an NCAA achievement.
Official NCAA records date only to the 1937–38 season, the start of what it calls the "modern era" of basketball. That season was the first after the center jump after each made basket was abolished. Weekly recording of scoring leaders started in 1947–48. Rebounding and assists were added in the 1950–51 season.
Blocked shots and steals became official men's statistics in 1985–86. In women's basketball, assists became an official Division I statistic in 1985–86, with blocks and steals following in 1987–88. Both the men's and women's lists include only triple-doubles that are officially recognized by the NCAA.
The UConn Huskies men's basketball statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the UConn Huskies men's basketball program in various categories, [1] including points, three-pointers, assists, blocks, rebounds, and steals. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders.