When Mark Pope assembled his roster for the 2024-25 season, he placed a significant emphasis on perimeter shooting. His confidence in his team’s ability to light it up from deep proved to be well-founded, as the Wildcats made history by setting a new school record for most three-pointers in a single season.
The previous record had stood strong for more than three decades, with the 1992-93 Kentucky team holding the mark at 340 three-pointers made over the course of 34 games. However, the 2024-25 squad surpassed that total by the slimmest of margins, connecting on 341 long-range shots throughout the season. While the difference may be just one shot, the significance of this achievement is undeniable, cementing this team’s place in Kentucky’s storied basketball history.
A major contributor to this record-breaking season was Koby Brea, who led the Wildcats with an impressive 93 three-pointers. His consistency and ability to stretch the floor made him a pivotal offensive weapon. Jaxson Robinson also played a key role, knocking down 62 triples, while Ansley Almonor added 39, Lamont Butler chipped in 27, and Otega Oweh contributed 27 as well. In total, an astonishing 12 different Wildcats drained at least one three-pointer during the season, showcasing the team’s collective ability to shoot from deep.
