Darrell Griffith reportedly turned down an offer to forego college and sign with the ABA's Kentucky Colonels.
12 Facts About Darrell Griffith
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Darrell Griffith decided to attend his hometown school, the University of Louisville, much to the delight of local fans.
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Darrell Griffith didn't disappoint, delivering the school's first-ever NCAA men's basketball championship in 1980.
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Darrell Griffith totaled 825 points in his senior season, setting a school record.
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Darrell Griffith left college as Louisville's all-time leading scorer with 2,333 points in his career.
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Darrell Griffith accepted the challenge, averaging 20.6 points per game in his first season and earning the NBA's Rookie of the Year award.
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Individually, Darrell Griffith transformed his offensive game, adding long-distance shooting skills to his aerial acrobatics.
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Darrell Griffith led the league in three-point shooting and set an NBA record for most three-pointers made in a single season.
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Darrell Griffith averaged a career-high 22.6 points per game, and broke his own league record by sinking 92 three-point shots.
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Darrell Griffith continued his high-flying ways, representing the Jazz in the 1984 and 1985 NBA Slam Dunk Contests.
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Darrell Griffith's playing time gradually decreased until his retirement in 1991.
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Darrell Griffith is a special assistant to the President of the University of Louisville.