The NCAA Division I men's basketball record for most consecutive free throws made is 85, set by Darnell Archey of Butler University. This record streak occurred over the course of two seasons, spanning from February 15, 2001, to January 18, 2003.
So you can see that while 34 straight is outstanding, it's nowhere near the all-time marks. And while records are made to be broken, as I've noted in previous posts, Street's original record didn't stop at 34 because he missed. It stopped because he was killed in a tragic automobile accident. So noboby knows how much further Street's record might have extended . . . maybe he would have missed his next one . . . maybe he'd have extended it to 50 or 60 or 70. And that's why this record is unique. That's why I will always believe JBo did the right thing by sharing the record rather than breaking it.
I fully expect Tavion Banks to try to break the Iowa record, and if he does break it, I'll respect that, absolutely. But at the same time, not all records are equal. The context, the tragic extenuating circumstances in which the Iowa FT record stands sets it apart. JBo recognized all that, and he did what he did. I'll always admire and respect his decision.
- D-I Career Record: 85 — Darnell Archey, Butler (2001–2003).
- D-I Season Record: 73 — Gary Buchanan, Villanova (2000–2001).
- D-I Game Record: 24 — Arlen Clark, Oklahoma State (1959).
- All-Time NCAA Record (All Divisions): 95 — Jack Davidson, Wabash (DIII).
So you can see that while 34 straight is outstanding, it's nowhere near the all-time marks. And while records are made to be broken, as I've noted in previous posts, Street's original record didn't stop at 34 because he missed. It stopped because he was killed in a tragic automobile accident. So noboby knows how much further Street's record might have extended . . . maybe he would have missed his next one . . . maybe he'd have extended it to 50 or 60 or 70. And that's why this record is unique. That's why I will always believe JBo did the right thing by sharing the record rather than breaking it.
I fully expect Tavion Banks to try to break the Iowa record, and if he does break it, I'll respect that, absolutely. But at the same time, not all records are equal. The context, the tragic extenuating circumstances in which the Iowa FT record stands sets it apart. JBo recognized all that, and he did what he did. I'll always admire and respect his decision.
