Lamar Wilkerson is making waves in the Big Ten, surpassing Indiana legend Steve Alford for the most three-pointers in a single conference season. On Friday, in a tough 93-64 loss to Purdue, Wilkerson nailed two threes, bringing his season total to 55 and eclipsing Alford's long-standing record from 1987.
The three-point line has been a game-changer since its introduction in the 1986-87 season. Alford set the bar high back then with 107 threes at a remarkable 53 percent shooting accuracy, a record that still stands in Indiana's history books. But Wilkerson, with his sharpshooting prowess, is carving his own legacy.
Here's a look at the top Indiana players for three-pointers in Big Ten play:
- 55 - Lamar Wilkerson, 2026
- 54 - Steve Alford, 1987
- 52 - Jay Edwards, 1988
- 51 - Yogi Ferrell, 2014
- 48 - Luke Goode, 2025
- 48 - Jay Edwards, 1989
Wilkerson transferred from Sam Houston State and has made an immediate impact. He set an Assembly Hall record with a 44-point game, including 10 threes against Penn State, another school record. With 571 points and 88 threes this season, he's closing in on Alford's overall record of 107 threes.
With four regular-season games left, plus the Big Ten Tournament and potential postseason play, Wilkerson has a chance to etch his name even deeper into Indiana lore.
He's currently 30th on Indiana's single-season scoring list, with plenty of room to climb. Here's a glimpse at Indiana's top single-season scorers:
- 785 - Calbert Cheaney, 1992-93
- 752 - Scott May, 1975-76
- 749 - Steve Alford, 1986-87
- 734 - Calbert Cheaney, 1990-91
- 729 - Alan Henderson, 1994-95
Wilkerson's journey this season is one to watch, as he continues to light up the scoreboard and chase history.