The Unexpected Scoring King of UCLA Basketball: Don Maclean

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Don Maclean, UCLA basketball scoring leader. McCree played for UCLA from 1989 to 1992 and scored 2,608 points, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most points scored by a UCLA player in school history.

UCLA. A school synonymous with basketball royalty. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Bill Walton - these are all legends in basketball history. But when it comes to the Bruins' all-time scoring leader, the answer may surprise you. It's not Kareem. Instead, it's Don McClean.

McClean, a 6-foot-10 forward who played from 1989 to 1992, quietly racked up a staggering 2,608 points that eluded even the mighty Karim (2,325). While his NBA career wasn't as glamorous, averaging 10.9 points per game in nine seasons, his legacy at UCLA shines through.

He wasn't the flashiest scorer, but Maclin was a consistent scorer, averaging 17.4 points per game during his Bruin career. He even holds the UCLA record for most points scored in a single game by a freshman (44).

While McLean's name may not be as awe-inspiring as Kareem's, his accomplishments are no less impressive. A dominant scorer in his own right, he led UCLA to the NCAA Tournament his senior year.

UCLA's scoring leader:

Don McLean (2,608 points)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (2,325 points)
(tie) Jason Kapono and Reggie Miller (2095 points each)
Bryce Alford (1922 points)
Toby Bailey (1,846 points)
Bruins Scoring Record Bonus:

Most points in a single game: 61 by Lou Alcindor (1967)
Highest single-season scoring: Lew Alcindor (1967) 870 points
Highest NCAA scoring average: Reggie Miller (1986, 27.8 ppg)
Most three-pointers in a game: Most three-pointers in a game: Jason Kapono (2003)
Most field goals in a game: 26 by Lew Alcindor (1967)
So while Kareem may have been the undisputed "GOAT" of UCLA basketball, Don McLean's name deserves to be juxtaposed with the legends. A scoring machine in his own right, his record at UCLA is a testament to his talent and dedication.

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