Timothy Pollard

Timothy Pollard is an American former basketball player. He is best known for being a prolific three-point field goal shooter while playing for Mississippi Valley State University between 1986–87 and 1987–88. Pollard was a two-time NCAA Division I three-point field goals made per game leader in each of his two seasons playing for the Delta Devils.[1] As a junior, he made 4.71 per game, and then as a senior he made 4.43 per game.[1] Pollard, a 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) shooting guard, is a native of Clarksdale, Mississippi and played his first two seasons of college basketball at the junior college level.[2][3] His 4.71 makes per game were a Division I record for juniors until Terrence Woods of Florida A&M broke it in 2003 by hitting 4.96 per game.[4]

Timothy Pollard
Personal information
BornClarksdale, Mississippi
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Career information
College
NBA draft1988 / Undrafted
PositionShooting guard

In one December 1986 game against Illinois, Pollard made 8 of 17 three-point attempts, all in the second half, en route to a game-high 30 points.[3] His eight three-pointers made set a then-Assembly Hall record.[3]

References

  1. "2012 Men's Basketball Media Guide" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. 2012. Retrieved April 12, 2013.
  2. "Timothy Pollard". College Hoopedia. Retrieved April 12, 2013.
  3. Young, Linda (December 6, 1987). "Illini Enjoy A Laugher Against Mississippi Valley St". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 12, 2013.
  4. "FAMU's Terrence Woods Sets NCAA Mark for Juniors in Three-Pointers". Onnidan Online. March 22, 2003. Retrieved April 12, 2013.
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