Keegan Murray sets rookie record for 3-pointers made / News - Basketnews.com

Keegan Murray hit his 188th 3-pointer to take the single-season rookie crown from Donovan Mitchell, shooting 40.7% along the way.

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With Paolo Banchero having put the Kia Rookie Ladder in a virtual headlock from nearly opening night, there has been limited time in the spotlight for what's developed into a strong rookie class.

Points this season

50%121,0Points made:121,0Accuracy:49,6%Place in standings:1Record max:176Record min:95Best scorer:De'Aaron FoxTeamNBAStatisticsSchedule

But 2022No. 4 overall pickKeegan Murray wrested momentary control on Wednesday, sinking his 188th 3-pointer of the season (462 3PA; 40.7%) to seal the single-season rookie record for most makes from long distance.

Donovan Mitchell, then playing for the Jazz, set the record at 187 in 2017-18.

Murray becomes the third player to top 180 triples and is the only player to stay over 40% from range on more than 400 attempts.

Saddiq Bey (’21-22: 175-460; 38.0%) and Rudy Fernandez (’08-09: 159-398; 39.9%) are the two closest on that front.

Murray averages 11.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game over 74 appearances.

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