Darrell Floyd

School: Furman (SoCon member 1936-Present)

Sport: Men's Basketball

Years Competed: 1954-56

Relevant Statistics

- Scored 2,281 career points in three seasons, averaging 32.5 career points per game 
- Led the SoCon and NCAA nationally in scoring in 1954-55 (35.9 ppg) and 1955-56 (33.8 ppg)  
- Scored more than 50 points in a game five times and 40+ points in a game 15 times in his career
- Recorded three of the top seven scoring games in SoCon history
- Career-high 67 points vs. Morehead State on January 22, 1955
- Scored 62 points vs. The Citadel on January 14, 1956
- Scored 56 points vs. Clemson on February 24, 1955
- 946 points scored in 1955-56 rank 3rd in SoCon history behind Frank Selvy (1,209, 1953-54) and Seth Curry (974, 2008-09)

Team Record(s)/Finishes

Led Paladins to a 49-35 mark over three seasons
1953-54: 20-9/ 6-1 SoCon
1954-55: 17-10 / 6-4 SoCon
1955-56: 12-16 / 7-7 SoCon

Conference Honors/Awards

- Two-time SoCon Player of the Year
- Two-time SoCon All-Tournament selection
- Two-time All-SoCon selection
- SoCon 75th and 100th Anniversary Team

National Honors/Awards

- Two-time All-America selection
- Two-time South Carolina Player of the Year

Professional Career

- Drafted in the 3rd round (18th overall pick) by the St. Louis Hawks of the NBA

Other Notable Information

- One of four Furman players to have his jersey retired 
- Furman Athletics Hall of Fame inaugural member   
- South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame
- North Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame
- Wingate Hall of Fame (Junior College)
- Served in the U.S. Army